MENOS: PSI-SHATTER
- May 31, 2021
- Jack Goddard
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Reviews
- The game features a cool concept with fun psychic abilities that allow players to throw enemies around, adding a unique twist to the gameplay.
- The minimalist graphics and sound design contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, making the game visually appealing despite its indie roots.
- The gameplay is engaging and offers a satisfying challenge, reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami, with a mix of shooting and puzzle elements.
- The game suffers from bugs and a lack of polish, including issues with enemy hitboxes and AI that can feel overly aggressive and unpredictable.
- Levels often lack variety and can feel repetitive, with many environments being similar and not offering much in terms of destructible elements.
- The story is minimal and not well-developed, with only snippets provided between levels, which may leave players wanting more narrative depth.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring fun ragdoll mechanics and challenging levels that encourage replayability. However, players feel that the mechanics are underutilized due to limited environmental interactions and a desire for more destructible elements. While the experience is satisfying, there are calls for additional content and improvements, especially as the developer shifts focus to a sequel.
“I didn't find any specific part of the game to be really memorable, but its deliberately flat aesthetic, surprisingly good sound design and animations, and of course the gameplay itself, made for a short and sweet experience.”
“This is a lot of fun to play with the ragdoll mechanics, which occasionally lead to me coming back to the game again after completion.”
“Gameplay is cool and the levels are satisfyingly difficult.”
“However, the mechanic is underused, as there isn't a lot in the environment that you can interact with to kill the enemies in creative ways.”
“Some of the bugs I have encountered were fixed, although gameplay improvements and future content probably won't come as the developer is working on a sequel (which looks promising though).”
“I think it's worth a buy for the gameplay alone, but I do believe it needs some gore and more destructible environments; this game has promise!”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as basic and fragmented, presented in snippets between levels, which some players find surreal. While the voice acting is praised for its quality, many feel that the narrative is minimal, with only occasional dialogue to enhance the experience. Overall, the story lacks depth, making it feel almost non-existent to some players.
“Interesting story and the voice acting is really good.”
“It's a basic story which is told in snippets between levels; the tag 'surreal' is fitting for this aspect of the game.”
“The story is almost non-existent; you get a few lines of dialogue every few levels.”
“We have actual voice actors for the story, decent quality ones too!”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a solid minimalist design that features a cool, cold matrix-office aesthetic. While not particularly memorable, the flat aesthetic is complemented by good sound design and animations, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“Solid game, great minimalist graphics.”
“I didn't find any specific part of the game to be really memorable, but its deliberately flat aesthetic, surprisingly good sound design and animations, and of course the gameplay itself, made for a short and sweet experience.”
“Cool cold matrix-office aesthetic.”
