INFLUXIS

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INFLUXIS is a single player action game. It was developed by BaleYc Studios and was released on September 1, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A sci-fi underwater survival and exploration game

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a unique atmosphere, making exploration enjoyable.
It has a lot of potential as an early access title, with many players excited to see future updates and improvements.
The crafting and survival mechanics are engaging, providing a sense of challenge and discovery.

The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it unplayable for many users on decent hardware.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with controls and resource management.
Many players feel the game is too similar to Subnautica, lacking originality and depth in its current state.

optimization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
68%
21%
The game's optimization is currently a significant issue, with many players reporting poor performance across various hardware setups, often struggling to achieve playable frame rates even on low settings. While the graphics show promise, the overall experience is marred by stuttering and glitches, leading to widespread calls for urgent optimization improvements. Players are hopeful for upcoming updates that may address these performance problems, but as it stands, the game is not recommended for those seeking a smooth experience.
- “A big update is planned to release soon and should fix a lot of the optimization problems. I'm excited to see where this game goes.”
- “I think optimization should be top priority until it can run at 60fps on most machines.”
- “I can see some potential that the game might get popular once the developers have started to put more content in it along with optimization.”
- “The game is poorly optimized right now, but that's what other reviews have already said.”
- “It looks like a promising Subnautica-like game, graphics are good by what it looks like, but the game is extremely unoptimized (especially in comparison to Subnautica). I tried playing this game at low settings with an RX 580 and an i3 10100F + 16 gigabytes of DDR4 RAM, and I failed to achieve 30 FPS despite the fact I was playing at the lowest settings. I tried to reduce the quality even more by setting the game to 720p and still no 30 FPS yet.”
- “Horribly optimized, please fix it.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and visual aesthetics as beautiful and promising, while others criticize the poor optimization leading to low frame rates even on high-end hardware. Many players express a desire for more graphical customization options to improve performance, as the current settings make the game unplayable for those with lower-end PCs. Overall, while the visuals show potential, significant optimization issues hinder the gaming experience.
- “The game has a great art style, a promising premise for an unconvoluted story, and most importantly, it's got soul to it, as the 'passion' part of this passion project shows!”
- “Visually it's a pretty game, with bright clean aesthetics and a varied palette.”
- “The graphics really surprised me.”
- “It's the worst optimized game I have ever played. I get 25 fps on the lowest graphics settings, and I have an RTX 4070 and an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X.”
- “I can play most games at at least 30-60 fps, and I even run Subnautica at a solid 120 fps on max graphics, but this game makes my frame rate drop to a solid 15-20 fps on low.”
- “I give it a 2/10 because there are no settings to change the graphics, and it wasn't moving smoothly on my PC.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The gameplay of the game has been compared unfavorably to Subnautica, with many users noting it feels like a lesser clone with similar mechanics but poorer execution. While some players appreciate aspects like crafting and resource gathering, they criticize the overall experience for being limited and occasionally frustrating, particularly regarding survival elements like hunger and energy management. Overall, the game shows potential but is currently marred by issues that detract from the enjoyment of its exploration and crafting systems.
- “The mechanics - this game shares a lot in common with Subnautica, which can only mean it has a lot of good in it.”
- “Very fun game with good graphics and mechanics, not too much grinding, and a good story and lore.”
- “The gameplay is momentarily limited to exploration, but the atmosphere is soothing and it's a relaxing experience (until you inevitably face death from hunger).”
- “It's a super bad Subnautica clone with worse graphics and gameplay.”
- “This might end up with half-assed mechanics replicated from Subnautica.”
- “After 10 minutes of dead silent gameplay to be greeted with a ding when I found a new resource had me appalled as I thought the sound just bugged out.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game centers around the protagonist, Andrew, who was once part of the Genesis ship's crew, with players tasked to uncover the fate of the Icarus crew. While the narrative is currently described as barebones and lacking depth, it shows potential for development, drawing comparisons to Subnautica's effective storytelling. Many players express a desire for a more engaging plot to enhance the exploration experience, as the world feels empty without a clear narrative progression.
- “The game has a great art style, a promising premise for an unconvoluted story, and most importantly, it's got soul to it, as the 'passion' part of this passion project shows!”
- “This game has a very good beginning and I like the story that it has to tell even though I only played it for a while.”
- “I give it 6/10 because the plot is interesting and it can grow from there.”
- “However, Below Zero's story was just too much and detracted from the main purpose of the game: exploring an alien ecosystem.”
- “Considering how big the world is, it feels very empty without any proper story, and there's no way to tell if you're progressing through the game except in the realm of crafting new materials.”
- “None of this is made clear at all in the story.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezing issues, particularly during loading screens. Many players express frustration over the game's performance, especially given its high system requirements, and note that these technical problems detract from an otherwise enjoyable experience. While some find the gameplay fun, the overall stability issues hinder the game's potential.
- “Unfortunately, it's kind of a mess; very buggy.”
- “Now when I try to open the game, it freezes on the loading screen after the menu and will not bring up the game. I loved playing it and was so excited to find another game like Subnautica, but it's disappointing that it won't work again. Hopefully, this can be fixed because I love the game.”
- “After that, it goes to the loading screen where it appears to be loading, and I can move my mouse as it loads, but after approximately 5 to 10 minutes, the whole computer freezes.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful visuals and soothing, immersive qualities, contributing to a relaxing exploration experience. However, some players feel it lacks certain unearthly traits that could enhance its uniqueness, such as varied gravity and atmospheric effects. Overall, the effort put into the biomes and creatures significantly enriches the game's ambiance.
- “The biomes are beautiful as well as the creatures; they have been given so much effort, I can just tell, and it really adds to the atmosphere smoothly.”
- “The atmosphere is beautiful and welcoming.”
- “The gameplay is momentarily limited to exploration, but the atmosphere is soothing and it's a relaxing experience (until you inevitably face death from hunger).”
- “The biomes are beautiful, as well as the creatures; they have been given so much effort, and it really adds to the atmosphere smoothly.”
- “Un-earth-like traits, such as stronger/weaker gravity, thicker/thinner atmosphere, different-colored sun, different-colored sunsets, and atmospheric diffraction, etc.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many praising it as fantastic and one of the best soundtracks they've encountered. However, some users noted that the default music volume is excessively loud compared to other game sounds, which can be distracting. Overall, while the music is well-received, adjustments to its volume may be necessary for a better balance.
- “So far visually, for an alpha, the game is stunning. I'm in love with the character models, and I also love the music.”
- “The music was fantastic!”
- “One of the greatest soundtracks I've ever heard.”
- “The default music volume is way louder than the rest of the game, especially the computer.”
- “Voice acting / music / sound”
- “Still, the music's decent.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the character development aspect could benefit from a more streamlined and simpler character design, particularly in the inventory screen, suggesting that current designs may be overly complex or cluttered.
- “The inventory screen needs a simpler character design.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game evokes strong feelings, with some players expressing a deep sense of conflict and sadness when critiquing it, indicating that the game resonates on a personal level.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's humor, highlighting its blend of funny and eerie elements, such as quirky animals and alien devices, which contribute to a unique and engaging atmosphere. The creativity displayed by the single developer is particularly noted, suggesting potential for further growth in this aspect.
- “I really look forward to seeing this game grow - there are brightly lit regions, dark caverns, funny and eerie animals, alien devices, and sites... an amazing feat for a single developer!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game features minimal grinding, allowing them to enjoy the engaging story and lore without excessive repetition, complemented by good graphics and mechanics.