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.
Reviews
- Engaging story and atmosphere that immerses players in an underwater mystery adventure.
- Intuitive controls and responsive gameplay, especially when using a gamepad.
- Relaxing exploration experience with light puzzles that can be enjoyable once the order is figured out.
- The game is very short, typically completed in under two hours, leaving players wanting more content.
- Limited visibility and unclear quest guidance can lead to frustration during exploration.
- Lack of variety in upgrades and locations, making the gameplay feel repetitive and underdeveloped.
- story21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as intriguing and atmospheric, set in a dystopian underwater world filled with ancient artifacts and mysteries. While players appreciate the engaging narrative and quality voice acting, many feel that the story is underdeveloped and ends abruptly, leaving them wanting more content and depth. Overall, the potential for a richer storyline is recognized, with hopes for future expansions to enhance the experience.
“The story starts out full of mystery as you find these ancient artifacts and underwater wrecks.”
“Great story and voice acting.”
“The story, the music, and the in-game world come together to create an intriguing and enjoyable playing experience.”
“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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received for its exploration elements, professional dialogue, and solid mechanics, though some users express disappointment over the lack of interactive features, such as a mechanical arm. While the absence of real physics is preferred by some for smoother gameplay, issues like unclear upgrade indicators and minimal impact from subject upgrades detract from the overall experience.
“Personally, I prefer the lack of real physics in the interests of better gameplay.”
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with some users noting their appeal and the enjoyment of exploring various environments. However, a few comments suggest that the graphics may feel somewhat low-tech, especially considering the game's short duration of just over an hour.
“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 feel outdated compared to other games in the genre.”
“The visual design lacks detail and fails to create an immersive experience.”
“Character models look bland and the environments are uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by its professional dialogue and immersive underwater setting in a dystopian future. Reviewers highlight the strong storytelling and excellent execution, contributing to a captivating exploration experience.
“The length to price ratio aside, it's a well-made exploration game with professional dialogue, great atmosphere, and perfect mechanics.”
“Neptune Flux is an atmospheric underwater story-driven exploration game set in a dystopian future.”
“For me, this was a very atmospheric game with a good story and excellent execution of the concept.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks 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, there's nothing left to explore.”
“After completing the game, I felt no urge to play it again since the story doesn't change.”
“The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying this game feel pointless.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its ability to enhance the storytelling and immerse players in the in-game world, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“The story, the music, and the in-game world come together to create an intriguing and enjoyable playing experience.”
