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Project Grove: Prologue

58%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
music
75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

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Project Grove: Prologue is the beginning quest of first-person adventure puzzle game set in a magical wild forest during an industrial Steampunk era.Jump On Your Best Friend's HeadYour robot companion L-P1N, is your travel guide, best friend and placeable platform. Cross crevasses, dodge descending boulders and discover L-P1N's other hidden abilities. Jumping on your best friend's head has never b…

Project Grove: Prologue screenshot
Project Grove: Prologue screenshot
Project Grove: Prologue screenshot
Project Grove: Prologue screenshot
Project Grove: Prologue screenshot
Project Grove: Prologue screenshot
Project Grove: Prologue screenshot

75%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions

  • The game features a beautiful art style and engaging atmosphere, making exploration enjoyable.
  • The robot companion mechanic adds a fun layer to gameplay, allowing for creative puzzle-solving.
  • The humor and dialogue between characters provide a light-hearted tone that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including high fall damage and unresponsive controls.
  • Voice acting, particularly the use of text-to-speech for non-robot characters, detracts from immersion and comedic timing.
  • The tutorial and gameplay mechanics can feel rigid and poorly explained, leading to frustration during play.
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mix of enjoyable mechanics, such as the robot platforming and exploration, but is marred by janky physics and bugs that can disrupt the experience. While the open-level design and tutorial integration allow for learning and engagement, some players found sections of the demo frustrating due to unclear progression and technical issues. Overall, the game shows promise with its unique concepts and humor, but it requires further refinement to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The robot placing platform mechanic felt fun to maneuver with.”
    • “The mechanics and the story were also pretty cool as well as the aspect of being an alchemist.”
    • “The gameplay is fun; it consists mostly of walking around, exploring, and platforming at this point.”
    • “The game drops you into the open level pretty early on but also requires you to do exactly what it says in order to get proper tutorial popups and mechanics to magically unlock even though you already have the robot that does one of them.”
    • “Simply put, this title is broken from the start and the mechanics don't work properly.”
    • “The platforming is made even worse by the temperamental physics engine, which becomes relevant when we unlock our first metroidvania style traversal ability (the only one we get in the demo), which essentially turns the player model into a physics object that can be ragdolled around by some finicky vents.”
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is described as intriguing and atmospheric, set in a steampunk world where players take on the role of an alchemist on a quest to find a cure for a plague. While the prologue offers a glimpse into the narrative and gameplay mechanics, some reviewers feel that the storytelling is underdeveloped, presenting only a tease of the plot. Overall, players appreciate the potential of the story and look forward to its full realization in the complete game.

    • “Atmospheric, some nice platformer puzzles, interesting story, and really nice graphics!”
    • “The story concept is interesting, and I look forward to seeing it come to conclusion upon full release.”
    • “You play as Edric Tate, an aged alchemist on an important mission to find a cure for a plague called 'the Great Rot', that's spreading across 'the Empire' during its industrial revolution.”
    • “There is some intrigue hinted at, but again because everything is slow-paced and there's no real immediate threat, it comes across as a middle-of-the-road walking simulator with some background and story in an attempt to get you invested.”
    • “Unfortunately for the game, none of what I've mentioned is the worst part; the worst part is the storytelling.”
    • “The story gets merely teased in this prologue – as intended.”
  • humor
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; some players appreciate the goofy banter and dry British wit, finding it enjoyable and well-integrated into the gameplay. However, others criticize the writing for relying on ineffective jokes and fourth wall breaks that detract from immersion. Overall, while some find the humor charming and entertaining, others feel it falls flat.

    • “It was funny, it looked good and it was fun exploring and reading into the world.”
    • “I'm having a lot of fun so far - I'm trying to get the hang of the mechanics and controls but the visuals are nice and I appreciate the goofy humor.”
    • “I also liked the banter between the main character and his robot; it was a good level of humor!”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their appealing art style and atmospheric design, contributing to an engaging experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals, which complement the game's humor and storytelling, enhancing the overall enjoyment. The combination of nice graphics and lively environments, including unique elements like whales, adds depth to the gameplay.

    • “Atmospheric, some nice platformer puzzles, interesting story and really nice graphics!”
    • “Nicely done graphics.”
    • “The graphics were nice, and the atmosphere felt somewhat alive with the whales and weird.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in Project Grove is highly praised for its vibrant and immersive design, featuring stunning graphics that bring the science-fantasy and steampunk elements to life. Players appreciate the engaging environment filled with unique flora and fauna, as well as the dynamic presence of creatures like whales, which contribute to a lively and captivating experience.

    • “If you’re a fan of atmospheric science-fantasy worlds and steampunk, you’ll be delighted by the visuals of Project Grove!”
    • “Nice atmosphere with interesting flora and fauna.”
    • “The graphics are nice, and the atmosphere feels somewhat alive with the whales and unique creatures.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express concern over the lack of customizable music options in the game, noting that while there is a motion blur slider, there are no settings to adjust music or voice levels. This absence is seen as a significant oversight, especially as the game approaches its full release next year.

    • “There is a motion blur slider, but no music sliders, even though that's the first thing most people think about when making a game. Again, the full release isn't until next year, but that's a very concerning option to miss out on early.”
    • “So you can't increase the voice or decrease the music.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth performance that enhances the overall enjoyment, including its humorous dialogue.

    • “The game runs smoothly, and I enjoy the cheesy lines.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game performs; it maintains a steady frame rate without any noticeable lag.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no glitches encountered during gameplay.

    • “No glitches!”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
    • “I haven't experienced any bugs or issues during my playtime.”

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