Pleiades: A Subversion Saga Game

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A sci-fi, horror, thriller, mystery and conspiracy fps.

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Play Modes

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

Pleiades: A Subversion Saga Game screenshot

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story11 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting and engaging story with solid voice acting and a great soundtrack that immerses players in its well-crafted world.
There are many enjoyable easter eggs and details scattered throughout the game, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging exploration.
Despite some mechanical limitations, the game successfully delivers a unique atmosphere and a satisfying narrative, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of sci-fi and mystery.

The game suffers from bugs and cheesy cutscenes, which can detract from the overall immersion.
Gameplay can feel repetitive, with a heavy emphasis on walking and finding codes rather than engaging combat or complex puzzles.
Some players may find the mechanics lack innovation and the enemies unchallenging, leading to a less thrilling experience.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is rich and immersive, drawing players in with detailed lore and engaging narrative elements that encourage exploration and discovery. Players appreciate the unique voice acting and well-paced dialogue, which enhance the storytelling experience, while the inclusion of vital clues in notes adds depth to the gameplay. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy a strong narrative focus and are willing to engage with its storytelling mechanics.
- “Where the game makes up for the lack of mechanics innovation is in the rich story.”
- “The attention to detail given to every aspect of the game, story, and world makes me think everything was intentional.”
- “If you enjoy games focused around a bit of mystery and heavy storytelling, this is the game for you.”
- “But if you don't like reading, or don't like that type of storytelling addition, then this probably isn't the game for you.”
- “The game focuses on the story and gives you a handful of mechanics that aren't extraordinary but do the job and fit well.”
- “I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it if you are intrigued by the UFO topic, enjoy exploring and reading, like to game but aren't in dire need of a massive challenge and you'd rather just experience the story.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The gameplay is described as functional but not groundbreaking, with a focus on exploration using various light sources across diverse levels. While the mechanics are not particularly innovative, they effectively support the game's rich narrative, which is its standout feature. Overall, players find enjoyment in the gameplay despite its lack of revolutionary mechanics.
- “The mechanics work well, and I very much enjoyed running around using my different light sources to explore the very unique and diverse levels.”
- “The game focuses on the story and gives you a handful of mechanics that aren't extraordinary but do the job and fit well.”
- “The game doesn't really do anything revolutionary in the mechanics department.”
- “The gameplay focuses on the story and gives you a handful of mechanics that aren't extraordinary but do the job and fit well.”
- “And last but not least, the gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mix of intentional corniness and genuinely funny moments, often eliciting laughter from players. While some cut-scenes shine with breathtaking visuals and comedic elements, others may fall flat, but overall, the humor is a notable and enjoyable aspect of the experience.
- “Sometimes, I caught myself laughing out loud as I read the hilarious woes of a note's author.”
- “Sometimes the acting is a little corny, but given the rest of the humor peppered throughout the game, I really think that was on purpose. Haha.”
- “Cut-scenes are at times breathtaking, sometimes hilarious, and other times a little lackluster.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring vivid visuals and detailed art direction that enhance the immersive experience, despite being somewhat dated and not on par with AAA titles. Players appreciate the good scares and the overall aesthetic, which effectively conveys the feeling of being stranded on a mysterious island.
- “The graphics are pretty damn good; a little dated and certainly not AAA status, but I enjoyed the art direction, and a lot of the world has a lot of detail.”
- “Good scares and awesome visuals.”
- “Very affordable, easy to play, vivid graphics that make you feel like you're stranded on the shores of a mysterious island.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, complemented by solid voice acting and a well-crafted soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “I really enjoyed the rest of the sounds and audio in the game, including the music.”
- “Solid voice acting and a great soundtrack that immerses you in this well-crafted world.”