Plastomorphosis
- August 2, 2024
- vidygames
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Plastomorphosis" is a single-player Horror Shooter game with high-quality graphics and a dense atmosphere. As an evacuated citizen, you arrive in Modern-City, where you must undergo screening for residual dark energy radiation. The game offers an immersive and surreal reality, inspired by retro survival horror titles, with a focus on exploration and survival.
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Reviews
- Plastomorphosis successfully captures the essence of classic survival horror games with its atmospheric design, engaging puzzles, and nostalgic gameplay mechanics.
- The game features a unique and intriguing plot, complemented by a well-developed universe and a variety of monsters and weapons, enhancing the overall experience.
- The developer's dedication is evident, especially with the inclusion of a walkthrough-guide, making the game accessible while still challenging for players.
- The game's pacing suffers in the later chapters, particularly in the final section, which is criticized for being tedious and poorly designed.
- Movement speed is notably slow, which can hinder gameplay and make navigation frustrating, especially in areas filled with hazards.
- Some puzzles are overly complex or poorly worded, leading to confusion and requiring external guides to solve, detracting from the overall immersion.
- story18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as intriguing yet fragmented, with a unique plot set in a well-developed universe reminiscent of classic survival horror titles. While some players appreciate the obscure and atmospheric narrative, others find it confusing and difficult to follow due to translation issues and a reliance on documents for exposition. Overall, the story offers interesting twists and references to genre classics, but may leave players wanting more clarity and resolution.
“A very high-quality and interesting game, created in the best traditions of games of this genre, but with its own well-developed universe, the likes of which I have not encountered before, its own unique plot with possible development in future parts.”
“The voice acting was good as well when it comes to telling the story.”
“Story-wise, while I won't give anything away, it was pretty obscure and confusing but in a way adds to the atmosphere the game is trying to present.”
“The story is very fragmented and confusing, as you know it from this genre, but the clues and fragments give you a lot of heartwarming references to Silent Hill, Parasite Eve, Clock Tower, and books like Brave New World and 1984.”
“The plot itself has some turns, but I don't think all of them have enough setup prior to make them feel as impactful as possible.”
“While I feel like I generally managed to follow the plot and got the gist of what was going on, a few translation issues and how generally, most of the info is fed to us through documents means it can be easy to lose track of things if you aren't making an effort to try and find out what's going on.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stylish and unique visual design, creating a captivating and often tense experience that evokes feelings of loneliness and foreboding. While the quality of the atmosphere may fluctuate across chapters, it remains a standout feature, enhanced by intriguing puzzles and a captivating plot. Overall, players appreciate the effort put into establishing a memorable and immersive atmosphere that resonates throughout the game.
“Great atmosphere, unique visual style that, although it might seem muddy at first, allowed for some truly stunning and psychedelic visuals.”
“Here, you'll find a world with an unparalleled atmosphere, a captivating plot, and intriguing puzzles.”
“I've only just gotten to the point where the enemies start appearing, but my word, hats off to the devs who worked on this game, because the atmosphere here is just wonderfully tense with a looming sense of foreboding evil not unlike the Silent Hill series!”
“Story-wise, while I won't give anything away, it was pretty obscure and confusing, but in a way, it adds to the atmosphere the game is trying to present.”
“The creators undoubtedly made an effort to establish this atmosphere in the game.”
“Visuals alone and the atmosphere make this game's price a steal.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are a blend of retro and modern styles, drawing inspiration from classic horror titles like Silent Hill and Resident Evil, while also incorporating a unique, psychedelic aesthetic. Users appreciate the atmospheric visuals, which create a dark and dystopian setting, though some note that the muddy appearance may take time to adjust to. Overall, the visuals are well-designed and effectively contribute to the game's creepy vibe, making it a nostalgic homage to old-school horror games.
“Great atmosphere, unique visual style that, although it might seem muddy at first, allowed for some truly stunning and psychedelic visuals.”
“Whilst the game clearly draws inspiration from games like Silent Hill, Fear Effect, and Resident Evil, it brings about its own unique universe and aesthetic that really created a dark, grimy, and dystopian setting.”
“The visuals are great and well designed, along with the atmosphere.”
“I knew going in that I was probably going to be tolerating the visuals a bit.”
“Aesthetically somewhere between Silent Hill and Signalis, though much less content story/lore-wise in comparison.”
“For someone who casually enjoys games, this spooky throwback nails the creepy vibes of Silent Hill and Resident Evil, even though the old-school graphics and traditional mechanics might take a bit of getting used to.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a balanced challenge that avoids unnecessary complexity, making it accessible for casual players. It effectively captures the essence of classic survival horror with fixed camera angles, tank controls, and resource management, while also featuring engaging puzzles. Despite some localization issues and occasional frustrations, fans of the genre are likely to appreciate the nostalgic experience reminiscent of titles like Silent Hill and Resident Evil.
“The game is not too drawn out and not too difficult, and this is its advantage, since some games artificially complicate and drag out the gameplay.”
“Gameplay is good and definitely provides the desired 'survival-horror' experience.”
“Game play wise it sticks to the core mechanics of the early 90s/00s survival horror genre with fixed camera angles, tank controls, limited ammo/health, and not trying to reinvent the wheel.”
“The art direction and music in this game are great, and despite issues with the localization and sometimes frustrating gameplay, I think survival horror fans will have a good time with this game.”
“Gameplay-wise, it sticks to the core mechanics of the early 90s/00s survival horror genre with fixed camera angles, tank controls, limited ammo/health, and not trying to reinvent the wheel.”
“As far as gameplay goes, what you see is what you get.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been highly praised, with comparisons to the iconic soundtrack of Silent Hill 2, evoking a similar somber and otherworldly atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the soundtrack, noting standout moments like the piano music in the trailer and early gameplay, which enhances the overall experience for survival horror fans.
“The art direction and music in this game are great, and despite issues with the localization and sometimes frustrating gameplay, I think survival horror fans will have a good time with this game.”
“Additionally, on a minor note, I enjoyed the piano music that played during the trailer and in the bathroom at the beginning. It really does a fantastic job evoking the somberly otherworldly vibe that Silent Hill's soundtrack had.”
“The music is truly on par with Silent Hill 2; it sounds like they could be unreleased tracks at times!”
“Silent Hill-like soundtrack”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in the last chapter, which features poor design choices such as confusing mazes, overwhelming hazards, and limited resources. The combat becomes monotonous and punishing, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The last chapter is very tedious; a lot of bad game design choices were made.”
“The fourth chapter puts you into a tedious, huge garden maze where it's confusing to know where to go. It has buzzsaw death traps on the floor, loads of large mud patches that slow you down, minimal healing supplies, and one gun that locks you into a slow loading animation.”
“The final chapter is littered with tedious combat, seemingly one-hit kill buzzsaws that are annoying to avoid and generally not fun compared to every other chapter.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a fragmented and confusing narrative that evokes nostalgia through references to classic titles like Silent Hill and Brave New World, creating a blend of warmth and intrigue amidst its complexity.
“The story is very fragmented and confusing, as you know it from this genre, but the clues and fragments provide many heartwarming references to Silent Hill, Parasite Eve, Clock Tower, and books like Brave New World and 1984.”
