PHOSPHENIA
- March 28, 2024
- David Harkness
Get on Steam"Phosphenia" is a 3D platformer game featuring a little child anxious about growing up. Players navigate through 9 unique levels with fast-paced platforming, while enjoying a dynamic additive music system that enhances the gaming experience. This short-form game captures the emotional journey of a child's fear of growing up in a creative and engaging way.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Colorful and fun platforming experience with a unique aesthetic.
- Engaging gameplay with interesting environments and a dream-like feel.
- Short and sweet, making it easy to pick up and play quickly.
- Main character design is poorly executed and feels clumsy.
- Some technical issues, such as text cutting off on certain screen resolutions.
- Movement can feel a bit janky at times, affecting overall gameplay fluidity.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their cute and stylistic aesthetic, reminiscent of titles like Psychonauts, which enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the interesting art style and epic settings, contributing to a visually engaging and enjoyable atmosphere.
“The art style was very reminiscent of Psychonauts, which I could appreciate, and the story was interesting but not overbearing.”
“This is a short, sweet, stylistic game with an epic setting in the graphics menu.”
“Very interesting aesthetic and storytelling.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story features a compelling and traumatic backstory that adds depth to the narrative, complemented by an engaging aesthetic reminiscent of Psychonauts. While the storytelling is intriguing, it maintains a balance that prevents it from becoming overwhelming.
“The art style was very reminiscent of Psychonauts, which I could appreciate, and the story was interesting but not overbearing.”
“Very interesting aesthetic and storytelling.”
“The story is filled with a traumatic backstory that feels forced and unoriginal.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
“The plot twists are predictable and do not add any real excitement to the story.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fun mechanics and engaging environments, which enhance the overall player experience.
“Fun gameplay and interesting environments.”
