Port of Call

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Port of Call is a single player action game. It was developed by Underdog Games and was released on August 28, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Imagine waking up on a small dock with no recollection of who you are or how you got there. The first person you find is a grumpy, old man who enlists you to work on his ferry boat which seems to have materialized behind you. But not all is as it seems on this strange ship, and the people you meet may know more about your past than they let on.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a compelling and interesting story that unfolds in a satisfying manner.
It has a distinct art style that blends ghostly and comic book elements, enhancing the overall experience.
As a free game, it offers a short yet engaging experience that can be completed in under 30 minutes.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and glitches that disrupt gameplay.
Graphics and sound design are considered weak and poorly executed.
The lack of save functionality can be frustrating, making it difficult for players to continue after interruptions.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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7%
The game features a very short and simple story that is beautifully executed with a unique art style blending ghostly and comic book elements. While the narrative is interesting and offers multiple endings, some reviewers feel it could be just as effective as a written story or short film. Overall, it provides a fun and engaging experience for its free price and brief playtime.
- “A very short game with a simple story, beautifully executed with a distinct art style halfway between ghostly and comic book.”
- “Interesting story, played two times to see both endings.”
- “The story was interesting for what it was, and it was fun for such a short experience.”
- “For this particular story, I feel that a written story or short film would be equally effective.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The graphics of the game are described as having a unique art style that blends ghostly and comic book elements, contributing to its emotional impact despite the overall simplicity. However, some users find the graphics to be weak, although adjusting settings can improve performance. Overall, the visuals are quirky and add to the game's charm, even if they may not be technically impressive.
- “A very short game with a simple story, beautifully executed with a distinct art style halfway between ghostly and comic book.”
- “Port of Call is a short and semi-emotional game you can play and beat in under half an hour. Quirky graphics, but nonetheless a good play.”
- “Edit: changed the settings to highest graphics, it stopped crashing.”
- “The graphics are pretty weak.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from notable stability issues, including glitches that detract from the overall experience, suggesting a lack of thorough development and attention to detail.
- “The sound design is quickly thrown together and the game has glitches that could've been fixed if the developers took some time out of their day.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is noted to be quite limited, with users expressing a lack of depth and variety in the mechanics.
- “The gameplay elements are pretty limited here.”