inMomentum
- October 30, 2011
- Digital Arrow
Get on SteamInMomentum is a Science Fiction Platformer game that combines racing and puzzle elements, built using Unreal® Engine 3. Players can compete in single-player modes Free Run and Time Trial, or in multiplayer modes Powerup Race and Race. The game features 12 levels with 4 difficulty modes, level modifiers, and power-ups, with achievements and online highscore lists to challenge players. Its distinctive visual style, focusing on colors and shapes, creates a unique experience for players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- inMomentum offers a unique and enjoyable speedrunning experience with a focus on momentum and wall-jumping mechanics.
- The game features a vibrant art style and an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- Players who enjoy fast-paced platforming and challenging gameplay will find inMomentum to be a rewarding and addictive title.
- The controls can be awkward and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially for new players.
- The game lacks substantial content, with only a limited number of levels and modes, making it feel repetitive over time.
- Multiplayer functionality is essentially non-existent, which diminishes the competitive aspect that the game aims to provide.
- music20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting the "god tier" soundtrack reminiscent of "Ori and the Blind Forest." While the soundtrack is often described as atmospheric and immersive, some users noted that the sound effects can be uninspired and the visual elements may occasionally overwhelm the experience. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, creating a soothing and engaging backdrop for gameplay.
“God tier soundtrack, made by the same guy who did the soundtrack for Ori and the Blind Forest.”
“The soundtrack for this game completes the level of amazingness that this game visually offers.”
“I was especially impressed by the excellent soundtrack that matches well with the action without resorting to a pounding bass line.”
“You will hear the occasional beeps and bloops every once in a while, but that is all besides the continuous uninspired music.”
“Bunny hop simulator with chillout soundtrack.”
“Music is decent, variety in puzzles... my only complaint is the colors can get overwhelming at times.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the clean and bright visuals and unique art style, while others find them average or unremarkable. Many users appreciate the aesthetic choices, likening them to titles like "Mirror's Edge," but some criticize the graphics for not compensating for gameplay issues. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for some, but not universally acclaimed.
“Levels are beautiful and the graphics are very fine.”
“Great soundtrack and awesome graphics.”
“Amazing visuals and very good gameplay.”
“The minimalistic aesthetics are not nearly enough to salvage the tedious gameplay loop and clunky controls.”
“They've made some strange graphical choices.”
“Poor controls, bad perspective, and graphics that are just so-so.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the smooth mechanics and satisfying fast-paced action, particularly in wall-jumping and momentum-based movement. However, others criticize the controls as clunky and the overall gameplay loop as tedious, feeling that the minimalistic aesthetics do not compensate for the lack of depth and variety in content. While the core mechanics are solid, many feel the game falls short of its potential, leaving a sense of disappointment.
“The game mechanics are built heavily around momentum and wall-jumping, which is most of what you do to chain throughout the levels in order to perfect your run times.”
“Overall really well made, with satisfying fast-paced gameplay, fun to kill a few hours with.”
“The core mechanics feel solid and are satisfying.”
“The minimalistic aesthetics are not nearly enough to salvage the tedious gameplay loop and clunky controls.”
“The single player content (just speedrunning the game trying to get to the top of the leaderboards or trying to farm the achievements) also doesn't seem too interesting to me, although I like both of those things in games where the core gameplay resonates with me more deeply.”
“In a game where the gameplay is uniquely about jumping and running around, if you built a physics engine that makes you feel as heavy and agile as an elephant, you did it wrong.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game "Inmomentum" lacks a narrative or introduction, leaving players without context for their gliding and orb-collecting activities.
“Inmomentum does not have any story or introduction as to why you are gliding and floating around on platforms collecting orbs and doing time trials.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with minimalistic aesthetics failing to compensate for the repetitive gameplay and clunky controls.
“The minimalistic aesthetics are not nearly enough to salvage the tedious gameplay loop and clunky controls.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The repetitive tasks required for progression make the game feel more like a job than a source of entertainment.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is somewhat compromised by buggy netcode, which affects the multiplayer experience, and players note that the limited selection of courses detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“It's fun, and the multiplayer mode is interesting for racing with friends, though a lack of good courses is a hindrance, and the netcode is a little buggy.”
