Gravulse Experimental

About

Welcome to Gravulse, an innovative space curvature laboratory that tries to turn the laws of physics around, literally. Here you have to go through many test levels using various new technologies!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a unique concept that plays with gravity mechanics, making it visually appealing.
Many players find the puzzle design interesting and challenging, reminiscent of Portal, which can provide a fun experience for fans of the genre.
The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wider audience despite its flaws.

The game suffers from poor controls and frustrating physics, leading to a lack of precision in gameplay that can make it feel tedious.
Many players have noted the lack of a coherent story and the repetitive nature of some levels, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game has significant performance issues, including lag and unresponsive controls, which can make it difficult to enjoy.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
76%
14%
The gameplay has been described as a mix of engaging mechanics inspired by titles like Portal, featuring unique elements such as wall magnetism, but is marred by frustrating physics, poor design choices, and a lack of clear instructions. Players have noted issues with movement speed, camera disorientation, and a capped frame rate, which detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is fun and offers potential, many feel it is hindered by its execution and the absence of a cohesive narrative.
- “The gameplay itself is very much portal-inspired with a lot of the same or similar mechanics like cubes and light bridges, but also a lot of mechanics unique to the game, the main gimmick being you can magnetize to and walk on walls.”
- “Lots of mechanics copied from Portal, but also some new ones that are cool.”
- “I want to give this game a positive review because the gameplay itself is good, but it's ruined by the infuriatingly frustrating physics.”
- “Can't change keybinds, FPS capped to 60 in gameplay with no option to change that, random stutters, disorienting camera when flipping upside-down, movement is way too slow except if you try to bhop (so slow in fact that some jumps are almost impossible without bhopping) and some game mechanics don't get explained very well.”
- “All in all, it's a fun 3D platforming puzzle game that messes with gravity, but poorly introduces and teaches the player the game mechanics.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's story is largely absent, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a demo than a complete product, lacking any narrative depth or environmental storytelling. While the gameplay is praised for its challenging puzzles, the missed opportunity for a compelling story detracts from the overall experience, leaving players wanting more context and creativity in the narrative.
- “The developers clearly have the skill to create a decent puzzle game spiced with some platforming elements, so a bit more creativity, additional levels, and a story with decent narration could have resulted in something we could call a new Portal or a new Turing Test.”
- “However, the opportunity is missed; the concept behind this game could have been executed in a quality, story-enriched product.”
- “I would share the story behind this, like what kind of epic magnetic boots our hero is wearing, but unfortunately, the game doesn't have any story.”
- “This game is short and can be beaten in under an hour; given that and the survey at the end of the game, it is clear this is more of a demo for a potential sequel than a full complete game. Some sort of story would not go amiss.”
- “The only thing you can hope to enjoy in this game is puzzle solving, because the environmental storytelling simply does not exist in this game.”
- “At least no story is being presented during the first minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their appeal and art style, contributing positively to the visual experience. However, some players note that the visuals can obscure important information, and despite the good graphics, the overall gameplay does not meet expectations, highlighting a disconnect between aesthetics and gameplay quality.
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
- “The art style looks good, but it hides a lot of useful information.”
- “I edited the graphics and lowered the resolution using the ini file in localappdata, and the game was extremely dark for some reason.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with poorly designed levels that are difficult to navigate and puzzles that lack engagement. The slow pace and challenging physics sections contribute to a sense of monotony, making the experience feel more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay.
- “The levels are a bit tricky to read and tedious to navigate.”
- “Portal, but with terrible puzzles, tedious and slow as a turtle walking, which makes me fall asleep, along with frustrating physics and timing sections.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that while the current optimization may be acceptable for a demo, there is a clear need for performance improvements in future projects to enhance the overall experience.
- “This is, of course, fine for a demo, if that is even the case, but you should probably try to improve the performance in future projects.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs and performance issues that severely impacted my experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its subtlety and cleverness, often relying on situational comedy rather than overt jokes or characters delivering punchlines. Players appreciate the absence of a constant comedic presence, allowing for a more immersive experience that integrates humor naturally into the gameplay. Overall, the humor is well-received for its originality and ability to enhance the game's atmosphere without being intrusive.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, particularly at Level 25, where players report numerous bugs and inconsistent mechanics that hinder gameplay and create a frustrating experience.
- “Level 25 is a buggy, unfair experience, but the main issue is that none of the mechanics consistently work the way they are intended to.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience overall.”