Neptune Flux
- November 14, 2016
- Zoxide Games
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Neptune Flux" is a story-driven open world adventure game set in a sci-fi ocean abyss. As Sarah, an A.Q.U.A. employee, you'll investigate strange energy surges disturbing operations while exploring the seafloor, discovering hidden secrets and utilizing various tools to navigate the dark depths. Earn rewards and advancement through completing missions, recovering treasure, and reporting lost wreck sites.
Mac OS
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game offers an intriguing underwater exploration experience with a good story and atmosphere.
- Controls are intuitive and responsive, making navigation enjoyable, especially in VR.
- The game is relaxing and engaging, providing a satisfying experience for its price when on sale.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leaving them wanting more content.
- There are design flaws, such as a lack of clear instructions for controls and limited visibility, which can lead to frustration.
- The ending feels abrupt and unresolved, making it seem like an incomplete experience rather than a full game.
- story42 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story of Neptune Flux is characterized by an intriguing atmosphere and engaging exploration, set in a dystopian underwater world filled with ancient artifacts. However, many players feel that the narrative is underdeveloped and ends abruptly, leaving them wanting more content and depth. While the voice acting and music enhance the experience, the limited gameplay duration and lack of progression in the storyline have led to requests for additional content to fully realize its potential.
“The story starts out full of mystery as you find these ancient artifacts and underwater wrecks.”
“The story, the music, and the in-game world come together to create an intriguing and enjoyable playing experience.”
“For me, this was a very atmospheric game, good story and excellent execution of the concept.”
“I went looking for stuff for the mission they sent me on and seemed to end up in parts of the game that were unsolvable at that point in time because I hadn't been able to find what I was sent out to look for, but with no indication of what it was you were missing.”
“The game ends when it should start, because the 2 hours of playing feel like the tutorial or intro into the real story.”
“This is unfortunate, because I was really getting into the story, but when I reached the end, all I could say to myself was, 'Is that it?' I thought that I had done something wrong instead of actually finishing the game.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received for its exploration elements, professional dialogue, and strong atmosphere, though some players find the lack of real physics and mechanical interactions disappointing. While the mechanics are considered solid, issues with the upgrade system—such as the inability to track owned upgrades—detract from the experience, making some upgrades feel ineffective and unnecessarily prolonging gameplay. Overall, the game is praised for its design but could benefit from improvements in certain mechanics.
“The length to price ratio aside, it's a well-made exploration game with professional dialogue, great atmosphere, and perfect mechanics.”
“Disappointingly, there isn't any animation of a mechanical arm coming out of your sub to manipulate anything.”
“A few things could be improved, such as the minisub upgrades - one could spend money repeatedly on an upgrade already owned, as there is no equipment indicator - and subject upgrades appear to have minimal effect on the gameplay.”
“Personally, I prefer the lack of real physics in the interests of better gameplay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as good, with some users appreciating the visual appeal while exploring various points of interest. However, there is a consensus that the graphics are somewhat low-tech, which may detract from the overall experience.
“An interesting concept, good graphics.”
“The graphics were also pretty nice, and I really enjoyed exploring the different points of interest.”
“The graphics are somewhat low-tech and the game is quite short at just over an hour.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by its immersive underwater setting and strong narrative elements. Reviewers highlight the professional dialogue and excellent execution, contributing to a compelling exploration experience in a dystopian future. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating and atmospheric environment.
“Neptune Flux is an atmospheric underwater story-driven exploration game in a dystopian future.”
“For me, this was a very atmospheric game, good story and excellent execution of the concept.”
“It's a well-made exploration game with professional dialogue, great atmosphere, and perfect mechanics.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, as players feel that once the mystery is solved, there is little incentive to play again.
“I don't think there's any replayability to this game, once the mystery is solved.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, seamlessly integrating with the story and in-game world to create an engaging atmosphere.
“The story, the music, and the in-game world come together to create an intriguing and enjoyable playing experience.”
