Lab 7: Cold Nights
- May 6, 2020
- CaveDave
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- The game offers an enjoyable and addictive gameplay loop with a challenging survival aspect.
- The developer is highly responsive to player feedback and actively patches bugs, enhancing the overall experience.
- Despite its simple mechanics, the game provides a level of complexity that keeps players engaged.
- The absence of a co-op mode is a significant drawback, especially for a survival game.
- The game can feel grindy and repetitive, particularly in later levels with overwhelming enemy hordes.
- There are several bugs and awkward controls that can disrupt gameplay, such as hitbox issues and character animations.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet engaging mechanics that create a complex and addictive loop, drawing players in despite initial expectations. The game features a "rogue lite" style that encourages repeated attempts and progression, with a strong emphasis on following tutorials to fully grasp its systems. Overall, players find the gameplay rewarding and compelling, leading to a satisfying experience.
“I found Lab 7 to be a 'rogue-lite' style game with an addictive gameplay loop that keeps me coming back after each failure.”
“Even though it has really simple mechanics, there is still a sort of complexity to them.”
“About the gameplay: when you wake up for the first time (in-game), you should definitely follow the tutorial carefully and study the provided aid (in the game menu).”
“Once you've overcome this obstacle, the actual gameplay begins.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game excessively grindy and repetitive, particularly in later levels where they face numerous bullet sponge enemies, leading to resource depletion and a tedious gameplay experience.
“The game is extremely grindy and repetitive, with the later levels just throwing so many bullet sponge enemies your way that you go through your whole ammunition to get to a fuse box.”
“Grinding feels like a chore rather than a rewarding experience, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The amount of time required to level up is excessive, leading to a tedious experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its atmospheric graphics and detailed room designs, although some turrets lack complexity.
“The graphics create an incredibly atmospheric experience, with each room filled with intricate details that enhance immersion.”
“The atmosphere is captivating, drawing players into a world where even the simplest elements, like turrets, contribute to the overall aesthetic.”
“Every corner of the game is designed to evoke a strong sense of atmosphere, making exploration a truly engaging experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their atmospheric quality and detailed room designs, although some elements, like the turrets, are noted to be quite simplistic.
“The graphics are atmospheric, with beautifully detailed rooms, although some turrets are kept quite simple.”
“The visual design is stunning, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the game world.”
“The art style is vibrant and unique, making every scene a visual treat.”
“The graphics are atmospheric, but while the rooms are detailed, some turrets are overly simplistic.”
“The character models look outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“The environments feel bland and repetitive, lacking the visual variety that would enhance the overall experience.”
