Noosphere
- July 23, 2021
- KOEX studio
Get on Steam"Noosphere" is a first-person psychological horror puzzle game about Vincent Martin, who survived a car accident but now shares his body with another entity. Using the "Noosphere" machine, Vincent explores his subconscious to confront and understand this ghostly presence. The game features challenging puzzles, a personality-focused theme, and story-driven gameplay with mysteries to uncover.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and surreal atmosphere that keeps players engaged and intrigued.
- Puzzles are challenging and rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment upon completion.
- It's a solid indie horror experience with interesting mechanics and decent pacing.
- The game is rough around the edges, with glitches and control issues that can hinder gameplay.
- Graphics and voice acting are subpar, leading to a less immersive experience.
- The story can be confusing and lacks clear development, making it hard to follow at times.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as intriguing and set in a surreal world, though it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of coherence towards the end. While some players found the narrative engaging and complemented by unique puzzles, others criticized it for poor development and voice acting. Overall, the story has potential but is marred by inconsistencies and rough execution.
“It is mainly a walking simulator and has an interesting story along with a surreal world and some decent pacing.”
“Rough around the edges but still an enjoyable horror experience with good but challenging puzzles to solve combined with an interesting and unique story!”
“There are many locations in which the whole story takes place, planned transitions between places, there are screamers and unexpected moments; to be honest, I squealed like a little girl.”
“The story is a little bit all over the place, and loses the run of itself towards the end, but I was kept engaged by the gameplay if nothing else.”
“Such a horrible game; no story development and bad voice acting. The game looks like it was destined for 2000.”
“If so, why make story-based games?”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players noting a unique and indescribable feeling that enhances the overall experience. The combination of nice graphics and easy controls contributes to this immersive ambiance, making it a standout feature.
“I felt something that I couldn't describe; I have never felt that feeling, atmosphere, and mood before.”
“Nice atmosphere.”
“Nice graphics, easy controls, unique atmosphere.”
“I felt something that I couldn't describe, and I have never experienced such feelings, atmosphere, and mood before.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the visuals and unique atmosphere, others criticize them as poor, citing issues like getting stuck on walls and objects. Overall, the graphics seem to be a point of contention among users, with a divide between those who find them appealing and those who do not.
“I have not yet beaten the game, but so far the story seems pretty cool and the graphics are good.”
“Nice graphics, easy control, unique atmosphere.”
“The graphics are subpar, and I often find myself getting stuck on walls and objects on the floor, which forces me to jump constantly.”
“Not a great game at all; the graphics are disappointing.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and features interesting mechanics, complemented by impressive environment design, which helps maintain player interest despite a somewhat disjointed story.
“It's a solid horror game with interesting mechanics and some incredible environment design.”
“The story is a little bit all over the place and loses its way towards the end, but I was kept engaged by the gameplay, if nothing else.”
“The story is a little bit all over the place and loses its focus towards the end, but I was kept engaged by the gameplay, if nothing else.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its very funny abstract scenery, blending cartoonish horror elements with a subconscious sci-fi theme, creating a unique and entertaining experience.
“The game features very funny abstract scenery with a cartoonish horror vibe and a subconscious sci-fi twist.”
“The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment a delightful surprise.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd situations the characters found themselves in.”
