Momento Temporis: Light from the Deep
- October 27, 2016
- Burning Ice Games
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Momento Temporis: Light from the Deep," players control Hania, a young girl on a journey to uncover the truth about her past in a perilous, magical world. The game features exploration, survival, and puzzle-solving, with abilities and magic learnable along the way. Combat and exploration are rewarded with hidden treasures and the discovery of new areas. The game encourages players to make their own choices and chart their own path.
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Reviews
- Unique and creative Metroidvania that rewards exploration and discovery of secret rooms.
- Satisfying mechanics and nice pixel art style, with a good challenge that keeps players engaged.
- Developer is responsive and actively supports the game, addressing bugs and player concerns promptly.
- Game feels unfinished and misrepresented as complete, leading to frustration among players.
- Poor map design and combat mechanics create an unfair difficulty experience.
- Lack of clear indicators for items and areas leads to confusion and detracts from the exploration experience.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is marred by frustrating difficulty spikes and ineffective melee mechanics, leading to a disappointing experience despite some satisfying mechanics and appealing art. While the core idea shows promise, the execution falls short due to issues like cheap deaths and perceived dishonesty in design.
“The mechanics are satisfying and the art is nice.”
“Decent mechanics, solid execution, a good idea behind it all.”
“Cheap deaths, an annoying difficulty curve, and a horrible melee mechanic turn this game from what seems like a promising title into a big disappointment!”
“The controls feel unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions during gameplay.”
“The level design is repetitive and lacks creativity, leading to a monotonous experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-executed, particularly for fans of the pixel art style, showcasing a strong aesthetic appeal.
“If you are into the pixel art style, it is well done.”
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
“The art direction is exceptional, creating a visually immersive experience that captivates players.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to create an immersive experience.”
