Project Pulsation

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Project Pulsation is a single player shooter game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by VGstudio and was released on December 14, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Project Pulsation," explore a abandoned research station where the Complex corporation conducted gruesome experiments, resulting in deadly alien beings known as Shadows. Attempt to survive encounters with security systems, mutants, and ghosts as you search for a hidden artifact. Be cautious of low oxygen levels, lack of ammunition, and treacherous anomalies in this eerie, puzzle-filled adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 234 reviews

emotional12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

This game evokes strong emotions and provides a unique, chaotic experience that feels both healing and delightful.
Players find it surprisingly engaging, often losing track of time and feeling a deep emotional connection to the gameplay.
The game is praised for its charm and humor, making it a comforting escape that many enjoy despite its oddities.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
Many players find the mechanics confusing and the lack of clear objectives or plot leaves them feeling lost.
Graphics and sound design are often criticized as subpar, detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.

emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, often experiencing a mix of laughter and tears. Many describe it as an "emotional damage simulator," highlighting its ability to create deep emotional investment and attachment, despite its seemingly cursed appearance. Overall, the game effectively engages players on an emotional level, leaving them both entertained and affected.
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
- “But I'm invested emotionally.”
- “This game cured my boredom and caused emotional damage.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game's story is criticized for being poorly explained and lacking depth, with some players finding it frustratingly obscured by visual effects. While there is a moral about perseverance, many feel that the narrative fails to engage or motivate them to continue playing. Overall, the storytelling aspect is seen as a significant weakness.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The story is barely explained.”
- “Unreal Engine 4 or not, the game has ugly textures and effects, and it is too dark for you to see. There's nothing, I repeat nothing, that makes you want to continue once you're an hour or so in the story.”
- “The problem is that the textures are usually quite ugly and the game frequently changes your vision - while this is part of the story, it is annoying to see things blurry around yourself for several minutes.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality and immersive design, effectively enhancing the atmosphere of dread in the space station setting. However, some users noted limitations in graphics options and control customization, with mixed opinions on the overall visual fidelity, particularly for an indie title.
- “The graphics and sound design are top-notch, creating a sense of dread and uncertainty as players explore the dark corridors of the space station.”
- “The game features outstanding ultra-HD graphics, an immersive experience, and a fast-paced combat system that makes you feel alive.”
- “With a suitably eerie, machinery-in-deep-space style rumble to accompany the stunning visuals.”
- “You cannot rebind your keys and graphics options are limited.”
- “Bad graphics”
- “Oh, and just in passing, did I mention that you can't remap the controls, and I saw no visible sign that any of my attempts to change the graphics quality actually made a lick of difference?”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The gameplay of Project Pulsation features engaging puzzles that enhance variety, but it is marred by significant mechanical errors and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Players have reported frustrating moments, such as being unable to progress due to a forgotten button, and while some bugs provide comic relief, the overall execution is considered poor.
- “One of the standout features of Project Pulsation is the inclusion of puzzles, which add a welcome element of variety to the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay stops 10 minutes into the game due to a forgotten elevator-platform button... and not being able to jump down manually, except by somehow managing to glitch.”
- “There are too many mechanical errors.”
- “This feels like the new Reckonings (different game) cousins... it's just bad in almost every way possible. The bugs don't destroy the game; they actually add a couple of laughs, but the gameplay itself and the textures are just god awful!”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly hindered by numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users report issues such as UI freezes and unexpected character deaths, contributing to an overall perception of the game as poorly optimized and unreliable.
- “Unfortunately, this game is let down not only by its slow pacing, but also by a number of bugs, glitches, and crashes.”
- “Not my kind of game... a bit too vague and buggy for me.”
- “I could go on and list many other mistakes, glitches, and bugs (not to mention the many typos in the English text), but there's no need, to be honest.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players note that grinding in the game can be extremely time-consuming, often requiring significant investment to achieve desired results, particularly for trading card collection. Some see value in the grind, especially if willing to spend a small amount, but it may feel like a second job for others.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “If you are desperate to do some trading card grinding, then for half a euro, this game can be of some value.”
- “Disclaimer: game time is farming time for cards.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is described as both soothing and reminiscent of a fever dream, providing a relaxing experience for players. However, the soundtrack is criticized for its generic sound effects and noticeable looping, indicating a lack of effort in editing.
- “Like a fever dream with good music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Sound effects are generic, and while there's an acceptable soundtrack, you can always hear when the track ends and restarts, indicating that not much work went into the editing.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's optimization is generally considered adequate, requiring a decent computer for smooth performance, with recommended specifications aligning well with modern gaming rigs.
- “In terms of performance, the game requires a decent computer to run smoothly, but the recommended specifications are reasonable for a modern gaming rig.”
- “The optimization is lacking; I frequently experience frame drops and stuttering even on high-end hardware.”
- “Despite meeting the recommended specs, the game often feels sluggish and unresponsive, indicating poor optimization.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky mechanics, such as the ability to slide around even after dying, leading to amusing scenarios like viewing the game world upside-down when hitting certain checkpoints. This playful approach adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay experience.
- “The funny thing is that when you're dead, you can still move (more like slide), and if you hit the laser again, it adds another 90 degrees. So when the checkpoint system kicks in, you see everything upside-down.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever puns and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with absurd situations and witty dialogue that make every moment enjoyable.”