Payload

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Hack into the retro-futuristic world of Payload! A 3D isometric puzzle-oriented game played on a cube. Its striking graphics and gripping narrative offer a noteworthy experience.

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Play Modes

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The core concept of the puzzle is engaging and offers a unique challenge as players navigate the cube's surface.
The game features pleasant music and a compelling dystopian story that resonates with adult players.
It provides a consistent progression in difficulty, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate clever puzzles.

The minimalistic design can be a mixed bag, with some visual elements feeling primitive and the 2D map lacking clarity.
The lack of mouse support and intuitive controls makes gameplay cumbersome, requiring players to use both hands on the keyboard.
The story becomes repetitive and loses its impact by mid-game, making it difficult for players to remain invested in the protagonist.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is set in a dystopian corporate environment, resonating particularly with adults familiar with corporate culture, and features intriguing characters and a mysterious narrative that unfolds as players progress through the puzzle game. While the plot starts strong and maintains a consistent connection to the gameplay, it may appeal more to a niche audience due to its complex themes and intellectual undertones. Overall, the story enhances the puzzle experience, providing a compelling backdrop to the challenges faced.
- “Wonderful puzzle game with consistent progression in difficulty, and a fun story to go with it.”
- “The story starts strong and will resonate with adults who have worked for corporations.”
- “But a puzzle game, especially if it's in this hardcore setting and has a story about some IT guy's job at a sci-fi corporation, targets maybe an audience with IQ 120+ (much like that of the students who made the game).”
- “Watch the story unfold as you reach the end to discover the truth behind the madness.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their striking and visually appealing retro aesthetics, complemented by a minimalistic interface and design. Reviewers highlight the engaging visuals that enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “There are complimentary adjectives almost for each substantive in the text, such as 'striking graphics' and 'gripping narrative'.”
- “Visually appealing retro aesthetics and graphics.”
- “Minimalistic interface and graphic design.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The minimalistic interface and graphic design leave much to be desired, resulting in a bland visual experience.”
- “While there are some striking graphics in certain areas, overall, the visuals fail to impress.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as pleasant, but players note that the limited number of tracks leads to repetitiveness over time.
- “The music is very pleasant, though there are too few tracks and it does get repetitive after a while.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game’s store listing, indicating that it effectively incorporates comedic elements that resonate with players.
- “By the way, I found the store listing funny.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the product is criticized for relying on superficial and vague adjectives, suggesting that it may only resonate with less discerning audiences, such as young children or casual mobile gamers.