Paradox Paradigm
- May 23, 2016
- Josh
Get on Steam"Paradox Paradigm" is a challenging puzzle-platformer game that features time travel as its unique mechanic. Players warp space and time, existing in two places simultaneously to solve intricate puzzles. The game is developed by solo-indie developer GamingVNetwork and runs at 45 FPS on their PC. Note that the game may trigger your PC's alarm due to its lack of a digital public signature, but there's no need to worry since it is still new and not yet recognized by major companies.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features shiny graphics and a clean sci-fi aesthetic that many players find appealing.
- The concept of time manipulation and the puzzles are considered clever and rewarding to solve.
- Some players appreciate the challenge and strategic elements of the gameplay, comparing it favorably to other puzzle games like Portal.
- The game suffers from significant lag and control issues, making it difficult to execute jumps and other actions.
- There is a lack of proper instructions or tutorials, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics.
- Many players noted the absence of options menus and save systems, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their shiny, clean sci-fi aesthetic, featuring impressive reflections and vibrant fluorescent lighting that enhance the overall visual experience. However, some users expressed frustration over the lack of customizable graphic settings, particularly motion blur, which can lead to motion sickness and gameplay confusion. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, technical issues detract from the experience.
“The graphics are really nice and the gameplay is fun.”
“The visuals: lots of reflections and a clean sci-fi look in combination with fluorescent lights and an upbeat track playing when time-travelling make up for ... a, uhhh ... well, good looking game.”
“Shiny graphics.”
“No way to change graphic settings (motion blur = motion sickness).”
“The platform I was on then switched to its 'off' graphic despite it being on, making me jump too early.”
“It also did the opposite where the other platform was on, yet didn't give me the graphic so I didn't know to jump.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around time manipulation and features decent mechanics, making it an engaging puzzle experience. However, players express a desire for clearer explanations of major gameplay elements, such as shooting mechanics, which can lead to confusion. Overall, the graphics are praised, and the gameplay is considered enjoyable.
“An interesting attempt to make a time-manipulation-based puzzle game, and the mechanics are actually fairly decent.”
“The graphics are really nice and the gameplay is fun.”
“I guess I just wish that the game would introduce a major gameplay element, like shooting on the floor, and explain briefly how it works.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the soundtrack obnoxious and repetitive, while others appreciate the dubstep tracks as a fitting and energizing addition. Overall, the inconsistency in quality and the lack of variety detracts from the gaming experience.
“The dubstep music was a perfect fit and pumped me up.”
“An obnoxious soundtrack, no proper explanation of the game, and it lags quite a bit.”
“Very repetitive music.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent visual glitches that detract from the overall experience.
“If that wasn't bad enough, there were some visual glitches as well.”
