MetaPhysical
- December 9, 2023
- Paper Promises Programming
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"MetaPhysical" is a horror action game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, including co-op and PvP. In this game, players can hunt down supernatural creatures or become one themselves. With a variety of items and missions, players must equip themselves and search for clues before confronting their otherworldly enemies. However, beware of bugs that may hinder gameplay. The game's description warns players to be vigilant of the hidden dangers in the metaphysical realm above our own physical world.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of ghost hunting and combat, allowing players to exorcise or eliminate entities in various creative ways.
- It has a strong community focus, with developers actively engaging with players for feedback and regularly updating the game with new content.
- Fans of the TV show 'Supernatural' will appreciate the numerous references and thematic elements that enhance the overall experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and gameplay experience.
- The early levels can feel grindy and frustrating, as players may struggle to unlock essential tools and abilities needed to effectively hunt ghosts.
- Graphics and animations are often criticized for being subpar, leading to a less immersive experience compared to more polished titles in the genre.
- gameplay33 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is praised for its unique mechanics and engaging loop, drawing comparisons to other ghost-hunting titles like Phasmophobia while introducing new objectives and classes that enhance replayability. Players appreciate the depth and variety of ghost types and tools, although some mechanics are noted as needing refinement and polish. Overall, while there are some bugs and issues, the interactive and satisfying gameplay experience makes it a worthwhile endeavor for fans of the genre.
“Gameplay-wise, it uses a lot of the same controls as Phasmophobia and largely follows the same gameplay loop, though with some added objectives that feel very 'supernatural'.”
“This game has some of the most unique mechanics I've seen in a ghost hunting game so far.”
“The gameplay loop is incredibly satisfying, and we can go from defeating ghosts in under a minute (usually banshees) to spending around 15 minutes on one ghost.”
“I can't however recommend this game because of the mechanics, the crashing, and the difficulty to understand and get through it knowing what you're supposed to be doing.”
“The quantity of ghost types and tools are there, but it falls drastically short in quality of scares, polish, and mechanics.”
“You can't switch between tools, and with the places being so dark that it turns your screen completely black just by turning off the flashlight, there really shouldn't be a 'lights don't work' mechanic.”
- stability18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, particularly in its tutorial and interface, which can make gameplay frustrating and inconsistent. While players acknowledge the potential and fun aspects of the game, many express disappointment over its stability, with frequent crashes and glitches detracting from the overall experience. However, there is optimism for future improvements, as the developers are responsive to player feedback.
“Mind the early access bugs, but having it in the library until it's bug-free will ensure you have a blast.”
“The game runs smoothly with minimal crashes, making for a stable and enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how the developers are actively addressing stability issues, which shows their commitment to improving the game.”
“The tutorial was really buggy and confusing and didn't explain much, and a lot of functions just didn't work.”
“It's largely unfinished, buggy, or broken.”
“It seems like it has really strong bones, but bugs and glitches made this unplayable for me.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as clunky, low-resolution, and buggy, often describing them as the weakest aspect of the experience. While some appreciate the charm and variety in the maps and lighting, others find the visuals too dark and cluttered, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite these graphical shortcomings, some players emphasize that the engaging gameplay can compensate for the visual flaws.
“Visually, this game is pretty simple as it falls into the standard Unity flip graphics; however, there is enough variety in the maps and lighting to keep it looking pretty good.”
“The maps and graphics are great and the gameplay is decently fleshed out.”
“Don't let the graphics fool you, this game offers you something quite different.”
“Absolutely awful graphics, and way too dark to start with.”
“The graphics are low res and cluttered.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is minimal, with players noting a lack of narrative depth despite the engaging mechanics of ghost hunting and exorcism. While the gameplay offers a sense of progression through missions and equipment upgrades, many users express a desire for a more developed storyline to enhance the supernatural theme. Overall, the focus remains on gameplay mechanics rather than a cohesive narrative.
“Maybe it would be possible to include some kind of story. I haven't seen a ghost hunting game like this, but the supernatural theme is already established.”
“It's similar to Phasmophobia, except after you identify the entity, you have the option to eliminate it via exorcism, salting and burning remains, silver bullet, etc. I like the sense of progression in earning money each mission, unlocking and buying new equipment, and saving up to buy a base of operations.”
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“Maybe it would be possible to include some kind of story. I didn't see a ghost hunting game like this, but the base on the supernatural is already given.”
“There is no story.”
“There was no indication that you had to bring your items back to the car to keep them. I lost items due to this and couldn't make any money back to buy more, essentially soft-locking myself because I couldn't gather any evidence in missions.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite pronounced, especially in the early levels where unlocking items can feel tedious. While some appreciate the grind as part of the ghost hunting experience, others note that it can be frustrating, particularly due to awkward controls and translation issues. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant but ultimately rewarding part of the gameplay.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The early levels are a bit grindy to unlock all the items (feels bad figuring out what a ghost is, but having no way to exorcise it).”
“It is a bit grindy, but I appreciate that in a ghost hunting game.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its quirky animations, unique achievements, and amusing emotes, creating a lighthearted contrast to its horror elements. Players appreciate the balance between terror and comedy, noting that the humor distinguishes it from more serious ghost hunting games. Overall, the humor adds an immersive and entertaining layer to the gameplay experience.
“I love the ton of unique achievements you can unlock and the funny dancing emotes in the game.”
“It's very immersive and balances terror with humor in a perfectly balanced way.”
“This game's sense of humor sets it apart from other ghost hunting games that are trying to be serious and scary-- you can fight back like a Winchester.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally criticized, with reports of awkward performance and inconsistent frame rates, averaging around 35 fps on lower-end PCs. While players find it enjoyable in co-op mode, there is a consensus that improvements are needed for smoother gameplay.
“I put some new settings to get higher performance; I don't have a particularly good PC, and this game runs averaging 35 FPS.”
“It's campy and awkward, and doesn't always run smoothly, but it's one of the funnest games I've played co-op in.”
“I believe there is a need to improve the performance to make the whole game run better.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues that make it unplayable at times.”
“Even on high-end hardware, the frame rates drop significantly, indicating poor optimization.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its extensive content, character progression, and engaging gameplay loop, providing a unique experience reminiscent of similar titles. Players appreciate the value for money, highlighting the abundance of unlocks and the overall depth that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“There is so much content, and also a progression system that I think makes it very replayable.”
“It's really not a lot of money for the content available right now and the replayability it has.”
“It's really not a lot of money for the content available right now, and it has replayability.”
“Plenty of replayability, unlocks, character progression, as well as a solid gameplay loop. Metaphysical delivers that Phasmo itch with its own quirky feel and style.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being excessively loud, detracting from the overall atmosphere, particularly in moments that lack effective background sounds or jumpscares. Users feel that the absence of appropriate audio elements diminishes the intended scare factor.
“The music defaulted to way too loud.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is generally praised for its immersive quality, particularly in the well-designed maps that enhance the ghost hunting experience. However, some users note that certain areas feel wide open and lack a compelling atmosphere, detracting from the overall engagement.
“Each map has a really good atmosphere, making it a great ghost hunting game in general.”
“The atmosphere is immersive and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The game's environment is beautifully crafted, creating a hauntingly captivating atmosphere.”
“Wide open space, little to no atmosphere.”
