Particulars

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Particulars is a game that combines arcade-action and puzzle gameplay, set in the world of subatomic particles based on actual physics. Players control a quark, navigating through levels representing the four fundamental forces. The story follows a young physicist, Alison, who confronts her past and seeks powerful revelations while exploring the subatomic world. The game features over 100 levels and a mix of puzzles and narrative.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging perspective on particle physics, making it both educational and fun.
The visuals and sound design are praised for their beauty and creativity, enhancing the overall experience.
The narrative, while sometimes disjointed, provides a heartfelt and emotional backdrop that resonates with players.

The gameplay can be frustrating due to its difficulty and lack of clear instructions, leading to feelings of randomness and chance rather than skill.
Many players found the story disconnected from the gameplay, making it hard to stay engaged.
Technical issues, such as long loading times and bugs, have hindered the experience for some users.

story
50 mentions
12 % positive mentions
82 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The story in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it convoluted and disconnected from the gameplay, while others appreciate its emotional depth and educational elements. Themes of social anxiety and personal struggles are explored, often through brief cutscenes and snippets that can feel erratic. Overall, while the narrative may not resonate with everyone, it adds a unique layer to the puzzle experience, making it worthwhile for those who engage with it.
- “Particulars is a beautiful, heartfelt, and very emotional story, set to a challenging yet wonderfully fun puzzle game.”
- “The story itself is given in snippets after each level, and after a set you get a short cutscene.”
- “This game ties to people's mentality and depression as well as making correlations with the subatomic world, which is one of the more fascinating things about this game, causing quite an interesting story.”
- “The story is harder to follow than it should be.”
- “Most of the story seemed to be a 'pity me' fest, leaving me uncaring for the character.”
- “The game play is ok, but I found that there was far too much focus on the story, which isn't that related to the gameplay.”
gameplay
41 mentions
17 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a unique blend of arcade-action and puzzle mechanics centered around subatomic particles, though it can be frustrating due to its complexity and occasional bugs. Many players find the gameplay disconnected from the story, which is often considered dull, yet the mechanics are praised for their originality and educational value. While some users appreciate the challenge and depth of the gameplay, others criticize the controls and level design, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
- “As for gameplay, it's rather enjoyable with only a few minor bugs (mostly UI related, occasionally particles will pass through things they shouldn't - quantum tunneling, perhaps? I kid, I kid).”
- “The gameplay is original and really makes a perfect representation of the story and all the strifes.”
- “Particulars is a game with a unique combination of arcade-action and puzzle gameplay, set in the mysterious world of subatomic particles.”
- “The gameplay itself was kind of tough to get used to at first, and as the levels became more complex, I ended up getting very frustrated.”
- “The complex and often confusing premise does little to help the gameplay feel less random and imprecise.”
- “As is, the repeating cutscenes and frustrating gameplay are so bad I simply can't recommend it.”
graphics
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their sleekness and solid design, with beautiful transitions and a lovely aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some reviewers noted a disconnect between the simplistic art style and the drawn comic style of the cutscenes, which felt out of place. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's engaging atmosphere, complemented by a nice soundtrack.
- “The visuals are sleek, the science behind it is rock solid, and the transitions are really beautiful.”
- “As always, I'll talk about the aesthetics first, which are particularly brilliant.”
- “Full release - all the small issues have been cleaned up, the game feels ultra smooth and its aesthetic has been improved.”
- “I cannot say the same for the art of the cutscenes, however, as I feel this drawn comic style is out of place in an environment of minimalistic vector aesthetics.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its touching and heartfelt story, which resonates deeply with players, akin to reading a compelling book. While the narrative can be somewhat confusing due to its non-linear timeline, it effectively captures the emotional journey of the protagonist, enhancing the overall experience alongside its engaging puzzle mechanics.
- “Touching story that felt much like reading a book.”
- “Particulars is a beautiful, heartfelt, and very emotional story, set to a challenging yet wonderfully fun puzzle game.”
- “You follow her emotional journey.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its lovely quality, enhancing the overall engagement of the narrative and puzzles. While some artwork may be incomplete, the combination of the soundtrack and visuals creates an enjoyable experience.
- “A narrative is interleaved with the puzzles; although some artwork is incomplete, I found it engaging, especially in combination with the lovely soundtrack.”
- “The music and the graphics are really nice.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its stability, featuring a polished presentation and a well-designed menu interface, with no reported bugs or glitches. However, individual preferences may vary, impacting overall enjoyment.