Postponed

About

"Postponed" is a narrative-driven adventure game that explores the concept of time and its impact on life's decisions. Players follow a protagonist and their companions as they navigate through a world where time has stopped, making every action and decision crucial. The game encourages introspection and highlights the consequences of delaying important choices, ultimately emphasizing the value of seizing the moment.

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential with interesting mechanics and a unique atmosphere.
The art style and visual effects are impressive, contributing to an engaging experience.
Boss fights are enjoyable and provide a satisfying challenge, especially with the variety of abilities available.

The gameplay and story need significant improvement, as many elements feel underdeveloped.
Navigation can be confusing due to a lack of a mini-map, making it easy to get lost.
The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some praising the potential of its mechanics while others criticize their lack of polish and impact. Many reviewers noted the absence of exploration and a compelling story, leading to a frustrating experience, particularly with the first boss. However, there is optimism that these issues can be addressed in future updates, as the game is still in demo form.
- “Re-working simple mechanics and presenting them differently is a very successful design move. Although there are mechanics and animations that require a lot of polish, this is a demo, so I think it can be fixed.”
- “It has a longer gameplay than most games I buy for money.”
- “All gameplay mechanics feel unpolished, there's zero exploration, the story doesn't exist, the first boss is terrible, and I stopped wasting my time on it in the middle of level 2.”
- “I think it would offer a better gameplay experience if it increases environmental interaction.”
- “It was a bit bad that such nice feeling mechanics had so little effect on the gameplay, but it's not a situation that can't be fixed; I added it to my wishlist and I'm waiting for a full release.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's story has been described as lacking depth and clarity, with some players feeling confused by the dialogue and overall narrative. While there are elements that show potential and intrigue, particularly in the prologue, many reviewers believe the story needs significant improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “I think there is room for improvement, but the storyline makes me feel that the game has potential.”
- “I absolutely loved the prologue game, which consists of 3 different areas and 1 main house where the story takes place.”
- “Although it plays most of the story, it manages to make you wonder about the rest of the story.”
- “The gameplay needs to be fleshed out a little more, as well as the story.”
- “I love such tiny touches in this kind of game, but I couldn't connect these dialogues to a story; I'm very confused about what the game is telling.”
- “All gameplay mechanics feel unpolished, there's zero exploration, the story doesn't exist, the first boss is terrible, and I stopped wasting my time on it in the middle of level 2.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag, with some players feeling it lacks the darker tones and intensity reminiscent of the Max Payne series, while others appreciate its diverse characteristics and artistic design. There are calls for enhancements, such as a more pronounced visual impact during critical moments, but overall, the atmosphere evokes a range of emotions and familiarity for some players.
- “The atmosphere of the game awakens different feelings, so I think the Max Payne vibe is already felt everywhere, which makes the game more familiar.”
- “The atmosphere of the sections has very different characteristics from each other, showcasing the talent of the art design.”
- “The atmosphere could be a little bit darker, and I think maybe a little bit more redness could be added to the glass shattering effect, because I didn't realize I was dead.”
- “I don't even get all the Max Payne references in the reviews; there is literally nothing Max Payne about this, not the atmosphere, nor any gameplay mechanic, nor the dialogue.”
- “Actually, I feel like there will be a bullet hell atmosphere in the game, but for some reason it didn't happen; anyway, it's worth a try.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's art style and visual effects have received positive feedback, with comparisons made to Max Payne for its high-quality graphics and engaging design elements, such as the impressive bridge effect in the office setting.
- “I really liked the art style of the game, especially the visual effects; I loved the bridge effect in the office.”
- “It is like Max Payne, but from the third person and with high-quality graphics.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users report experiencing significant FPS drops even when meeting the minimum system requirements, indicating that the game's current optimization is lacking. However, there is hope for improvement through future optimization updates.
- “I have an entry-level computer and I meet the minimum requirements, but I still experienced a lot of FPS drops in the game, which was a bit frustrating. However, I believe this can be resolved with an optimization update.”
- “I have an entry-level computer and I meet the minimum requirements, but I still experienced a lot of FPS drops in the game, which was quite frustrating. However, I believe this can be addressed with an optimization update.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended specifications. Optimization is desperately needed to improve performance.”
- “Even with a high-end setup, I encountered significant lag and stuttering. The lack of proper optimization is disappointing.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted to be somewhat buggy and not optimally polished, but it still offers an enjoyable experience.
- “A bit buggy and not the best optimized, but still fun.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”