INIT.
- August 19, 2015
- Narrow Monolith
Get on SteamInit. is a single-player or local 2-player co-op action game featuring over 40 unique challenges. Players must change their perception to solve puzzles and uncover hidden areas. Special split-screen missions are available for co-op play, with an ethereal soundtrack and the option to modify constructs using 'Root Access'. The game delves into the mysterious Invertica system, revealing a global agenda.
Reviews
- The game provided a sense of joy and hope during a difficult time, helping the player to cope with personal struggles.
- The ambient audio is nice and relaxing, contributing to a calming experience.
- The concept of the game is intriguing and has potential for creativity.
- The controls are clunky and hard to manage, making gameplay frustrating.
- Many levels feel uninspired and simplistic, lacking real content or challenge.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including poor performance on various devices.
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally soothing and enjoyable, providing a relaxing experience for players. However, there are some concerns regarding the syncing and transitions between the menu and loading screens that need improvement.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“There is still some refining they need to do to the music syncing up and the transitions from the menu to the loading screen.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a minimal aesthetic that some players find appealing, but many feel it comes across as cheap, particularly as they progress through the game. While the loading screens suggest features like HUD upgrades and hacking mechanics, players report that these elements are not actually implemented, detracting from the overall visual experience. However, the ambient audio is noted as a positive aspect.
“The game starts off with a portal-style facility intro, and while the minimal aesthetic might catch your attention, the overall graphics feel rather cheap.”
“As your eyes adjust, you realize that the minimal aesthetic still has its charm, even if it doesn't fully deliver on the graphical front.”
“At least the ambient audio is nice and relaxing, providing a pleasant backdrop to the visuals.”
“The game starts off with a portal-style facility intro, and while the minimal aesthetic might catch your attention, every loading screen talks about upgrading your HUD or using prompts to hack into the level. However, as far as I could tell, none of these features are actually implemented.”
“As your eyes adjust, you realize that the minimal aesthetic still looks rather cheap. At least the ambient audio is nice and relaxing.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking creativity and engaging mechanics, with players expressing disappointment over uninspired levels that fail to deliver the fun and challenge expected from a puzzler.
“I was expecting a creative puzzler type game, but instead I just got a bunch of uninspired levels with no fun mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge or innovation.”
“Controls are clunky and make the experience frustrating rather than enjoyable.”
