On The Brink

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On The Brink is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Time and Trace Studios and was released on November 29, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Use Capri's gravity manipulation to slingshot across the universe as she embarks on a mission to liberate a forgotten dimension from the clutches of an all-powerful being. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and shatter space-time itself in this snappy sci-fi action platformer. What lies in the dimensions above our own? An original sci-fi narrative set in the far reaches of the universe following…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience that keeps players interested.
Voice acting and character development are well done and enhance the story.
The soundtrack and visual style are praised and contribute positively to the atmosphere.

Lack of clear tutorials and instructions makes learning the game difficult initially.
Performance issues such as long loading times, lag, and occasional bugs affect gameplay.
Some game mechanics are considered too punishing or confusing, with slow pacing and unintuitive elements.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and central to the game, drawing players in despite some cryptic elements and minor bugs. Its unique narrative keeps players invested, with twists that challenge initial assumptions, making the experience compelling and eagerly anticipated for future content.
- “I'm often not one for games with repetitive mechanics, however the game's story had me so entwined that I managed to keep going to find out more.”
- “The story is clearly central to the game, but it's pretty cryptic, at least as far as I've gotten.”
- “The way that the entire story you build around in your head is likely broken by the time you reach the end is very good.”
- “Despite this, I love how the story is forming, and I really hope for the new content to come out before we know it, and I'm excited as I should be!”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features challenging but well-defined mechanics that may feel repetitive at first, with a somewhat rough onboarding experience. However, the engaging story and gradual learning curve keep players invested and motivated to progress.
- “A tough game with well-defined mechanics.”
- “Onboarding is a bit rough, but once you learn the mechanics, rules, and momentum of the game, it isn't terribly difficult.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is highly praised for being beautiful and well-composed, enhancing the overall experience. Atsuto's soundtrack is noted as a standout element contributing positively to the game.
- “There was one part when I died, didn't know it yet, and was sitting on a black screen listening to pretty music.”
- “The soundtrack is very good, Atsuto did very well on it, and all other aspects are good.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable, though occasional bugs with the dash mechanic can occur. Despite some minor issues, it remains playable and enjoyable.