PHOSPHENIA

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PHOSPHENIA is a single player action game. It was developed by Nightwatch Studios and was released on March 28, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

Cute and stylistic 3D platformer with a dream-like aesthetic reminiscent of Psychonauts.
Short and enjoyable gameplay experience, making it easy to pick up and play.
Challenging platforming elements that provide a fun experience, especially for speedrunning.

Some technical issues, such as text cutting off on certain screen resolutions.
Clumsy character design and occasional jank in the movement of the environment.
Limited movement speed and lack of level resume feature detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their cute and stylistic aesthetic, drawing comparisons to the art style of Psychonauts. Reviewers appreciate the interesting visuals that complement the engaging storytelling, creating an overall appealing experience.
- “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.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a compelling and interesting story that is complemented by a unique art style reminiscent of Psychonauts. Reviewers appreciate the balance between the engaging narrative and its presentation, noting the presence of a traumatic backstory without it being 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 art style was very reminiscent of Psychonauts, which I could appreciate, and the story was interesting but not overbearing.”
- “The story is filled with a traumatic backstory that feels forced and unoriginal.”
- “The traumatic backstory fails to engage the player and feels overly dramatic.”
- “Despite the potential for a compelling narrative, the traumatic backstory falls flat.”