Project Morpheus: Prologue
- January 14, 2021
- Team Ranger
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamWelcome to Project: Morpheus, in this prologue packed with around 1-3 hours of content, you will reprise yourself as EAST, and play your way in this world where reality and dreams collide.Key Features Solve the mysteries, escape the nightmareEAST, a veteran who encountered an accident during a trip, woke up finding himself in a completely strange wilderness. Unravel mysteries as you venture into …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a captivating atmosphere reminiscent of classic survival horror titles like Resident Evil, with engaging puzzles and a unique inventory management system.
- Despite being in early development, the game showcases impressive graphics and immersive gameplay mechanics, including interesting item interactions and a compelling story.
- Players appreciate the blend of horror and psychological elements, along with the potential for a rich narrative and gameplay experience as the game progresses.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes, lag spikes, and clunky controls that detract from the overall experience.
- Many players find the inventory system overly complicated and frustrating, with items often getting stuck or not fitting properly, leading to a cumbersome gameplay experience.
- The game has translation issues and unclear instructions, which can confuse players, along with a lack of polish in graphics and animations that make it feel unfinished.
- graphics25 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals, lighting effects, and atmosphere, while others criticize character models and overall optimization, describing them as outdated or glitchy. Many users note that despite some appealing elements, the graphics can feel inconsistent and clunky, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while there are moments of impressive design, the game struggles with technical issues and lacks polish in certain areas.
“The graphics perform well enough; I've had no visual issues and I've run at a smooth and stable frame rate.”
“I love the fresh supernatural sci-fi vibe; the atmosphere looks really cool and it also has nice graphics.”
“I thought the game's graphics looked incredible even on my computer - the fog, the lighting effects, the skin textures, all of it.”
“Graphics are bad, character models are terrible, mechanics are clunky, gameplay feels very tedious and slow.”
“They also could use some work on the graphics when it comes to the zombie guys because they do look very cheesy.”
“Whole game textures didn't load and I played the game looking at horrible graphics in 'ultra' settings.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, showcasing unique mechanics and a solid survival horror vibe reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil, but marred by clunky controls and tedious pacing. While some players appreciate the smooth execution and innovative puzzle interactions, others criticize the graphics and certain mechanics, such as reloading, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game manages to engage players with its immersive atmosphere and effective sound design.
“The elements of a survival horror are here combined with very interesting mechanics.”
“The actual gameplay is smooth and no bugs were present during my time playing.”
“Excellent interactive gameplay.”
“Graphics are bad, character models are terrible, mechanics are clunky, gameplay feels very tedious and slow.”
“The only thing I really hated was the mechanics of reloading the gun.”
“Graphics are not enough, gameplay is far more important and I had no fun with it.”
- story19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and reminiscent of classic survival horror titles, while others criticize it for being clichéd and poorly executed. Many appreciate the potential of the narrative and its immersive qualities, though some feel it lacks depth and coherence, leading to a disconnect with the gameplay. Overall, the story shows promise but has significant room for improvement, leaving players eager to see how it develops in future updates.
“Sorta reminds me of an indie version of RE2make but with more mind-bending visuals and story.”
“I love this game, I am so excited to see where you two take the story.”
“I can't wait to see where they go with the story and this prologue has left me craving more.”
“The story is horrible and cliché; it's obvious what they are going for, and it's a terrible idea.”
“Even though they put a lot of time into cutscenes (but unfortunately not enough to make them good), they are still bad, and since the story fails really early, they are just a waste of time.”
“It's trying to be immersive, but it's just boring and tiring, especially since I wasn't really interested in the story, and I didn't really get any action since the beginning until I quit.”
- stability16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with the inventory system and hit detection, which can affect gameplay but are generally not game-breaking. Users note that while these issues can be distracting, they are manageable with quick reboots, and many express hope for improvements in a final version. Overall, the game is considered playable despite its stability concerns.
“The inventory system, while cool, is very buggy and items will constantly clip into each other and ping off out of the backpack while you're trying to sort the inventory.”
“The item I have come across this bug most with is the 9mm ammo box; after you have closed it, the box goes back into the inventory but phases through the backpack bottom or glitches into other items such as key cards which I keep in the bottom.”
“Just be aware that it will be a buggy experience.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, constant stutters, and overheating of hardware despite minimal graphical demands. While some users acknowledged improvements in mechanics and visuals, the overall consensus is that significant optimization is needed to enhance gameplay and performance.
“To be honest, if the bugs are fixed and the optimization is completed, this prologue itself could be sold for more than $6.”
“The visuals are impressive, and the optimizations on the mechanics are well done.”
“It can be more optimized.”
“This game almost cooked my GPU due to very poor optimization.”
“A demo of excellent ideas and presentation bogged down by terrible performance and some of the worst combat in the genre.”
“I did get constant stutters even though this game doesn't have much graphics-wise (meaning small areas), which indicates it's not optimized.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its strong resemblance to the Resident Evil horror series, effectively maintaining tension throughout. Reviewers appreciate the cool supernatural sci-fi vibe and good graphics, although some note that the enemy models are lackluster and less intimidating than their sound effects suggest. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a significant strength of the game.
“I loved the atmosphere, which is very similar to the Resident Evil horror series.”
“Overall, it has a good atmosphere and maintains decent tension despite the lackluster enemy models.”
“I love the fresh supernatural sci-fi vibe; the atmosphere looks really cool and it also has nice graphics.”
“The monsters do help shape the atmosphere, but they don't look as scary as their sound effects.”
“The environment feels empty and lacks the immersive details that would make it truly engaging.”
“The lighting is inconsistent, which detracts from the overall mood and tension of the game.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with a perfect soundtrack and effective voice acting that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that the music evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere. Overall, the sound design, including music and sound effects, is considered a strong point, aligning well with AAA game standards despite being developed by a small team.
“Perfect soundtrack, voice acting, and game mechanics.”
“Graphics, music, and sound effects are nice.”
“The graphics, music, story, and gameplay are all close to the standard of AAA games (close enough as a two-man dev team).”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel dull after a short while.”
“While the game has some interesting sound effects, the overall music score is forgettable and doesn't enhance the experience.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from immersion.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability despite its short length, with players appreciating the engaging storyline and overall quality. It serves as a solid prototype from a small development team, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“Great game, good replayability, great storyline, overall a great game.”
“It's a pretty short but somewhat replayable prototype of sorts for a 2-person dev team.”
“It's a pretty short but somewhat replayable prototype of sorts for a two-person dev team.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, exacerbated by poor graphics, subpar character models, and clunky mechanics, which collectively detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay feels very tedious and slow.”
“Grinding becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The mechanics are clunky, making the grinding experience frustrating.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be effective, particularly noting that it elicits laughter during initial encounters.
“It's funny the first time I saw that.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
