PROJECTIONS
- July 13, 2021
- Wolfgun
Get on SteamPROJECTIONS is a single-player Science Fiction Arcade game with excellent music, where you play as Vision, mastering Projection Combat and Perfect Dodges to reach Aranactha and understand the meaning of change. The game features procedurally generated dimensions and endless enemies, with its difficulty scaling according to your performance. Original art, animations, and music are showcased throughout the game.
Reviews
- The game features stunning visuals and an incredible soundtrack by Wolfgun, enhancing the overall experience.
- Projections offers a unique gameplay loop focused on dodging and scoring, rewarding players for skillful play without a traditional fail state.
- The game is highly replayable with procedurally generated levels and various playable concepts, each with distinct mechanics.
- The game lacks audio adjustment options, which can be a drawback for some players.
- Loading times between stages can be lengthy, potentially interrupting the flow of gameplay.
- The initial learning curve can be steep for newcomers, making it confusing without completing the training mode first.
- music36 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game, composed by wolfgun, is widely praised as an incredible and immersive soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight its catchy and energetic nature, describing it as a "banger" that complements the game's chill yet challenging atmosphere. Many fans appreciate the blend of new tracks and remixed favorites, making the soundtrack a significant draw for both gameplay and replayability.
“The art and music are just beautiful, which is not surprising considering Wolfgun's wealth of experience in those areas, and of which I have been a long-time fan.”
“Wolfgun's fantastic music scores a challenging arcade-style hack-and-slash that encourages you to push your scores higher and higher and keeps you up late at night cross-referencing old albums as you try deciphering the cryptic lore.”
“The OST is the other big highlight to mention and also a draw to keep playing the game for, or just listen to it on Wolfgun's Bandcamp.”
“Those familiar with Wolfgun's music prior will recognize a few select tracks remixed and given new life to fit this new strange universe they've wound up in, along with the plethora of all new songs created to accompany you on the journey to discover the truth.”
“Stunning and surreal visuals, tight action gameplay with combos and dodging clearly inspired by the likes of Bayonetta, captivating story presentation, and of course, a soundtrack that goes so, so, so hard.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and straightforward, featuring a unique blend of mechanics that challenge traditional hack-and-slash conventions, creating a compelling loop of increasing difficulty and skill mastery. Players can enjoy a rich combat experience with a focus on dodging and scoring, while the minimalist yet chaotic design remains readable even at high speeds. The game offers both casual play and depth for those seeking to master its mechanics, complemented by a captivating soundtrack and engaging story elements that enhance replayability.
“The most compelling aspect of this game is how the game mechanics and the philosophy behind them are shaking the conventions of the hack and slash/action games they borrow from.”
“This leads to a compelling gameplay loop where you coax the game into increasing the difficulty until you are balancing tenuously between increasing your score and avoiding letting it get too difficult for you to keep dodging successfully.”
“The unique mechanics I've mentioned are pretty core to the game that make it a lot more fun, and are very neat ideas that are definitely outside of the box for the better.”
“The gameplay is basically just attacking enemies and trying to perfect dodge their attacks.”
“Absolutely must do the training before jumping into the game; it's definitely unlike any game you've played before and you'll be very confused and missing out on a lot of unique mechanics unless you do training.”
“I did a whole playthrough and didn't figure out every mechanic and how to do every move (granted, I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed for these kinds of games despite my love for them).”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is intricately woven into the game's lore, exploring profound themes of existence and meaning, while also connecting to the developer's broader discography. Although it may appear straightforward at first, players discover a rich tapestry of secrets and connections through cutscenes and gameplay, leading to a captivating and surreal narrative experience. Overall, the story is described as high-concept and thought-provoking, leaving players reflecting on its deeper meanings long after playing.
“This is all wrapped in lore from Wolfgun's extended projections storyline that contemplates themes of existence, futility, and higher meaning.”
“You unlock these 'concepts' to play as with each subsequent run through of the game, which also progresses/unlocks cutscenes that tell you the story and lore of the world you're playing within. While rather straightforward and 'simple' on the surface, the story is rich with connections, secrets, and lore when you dig deeper into things between the cutscenes, gameplay, and some other works released by the creator.”
“I think this game has an incredible spirit to it; the story mode is quite interesting and high concept, and I find myself pondering the meaning (or meanings) of it weeks later.”
“The story was alright, although I think the game itself and its relationship with its developer's discography is the much more interesting tale.”
“There is a story that takes place explaining more of the lore that was started through his music.”
“And the story is the sort of deeply weird auteur stuff I wish I could write.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by stunning and surreal visuals that create an immersive experience, complemented by a captivating soundtrack. Despite their chaotic and minimalist design, the visuals remain distinct and readable, allowing players to easily identify enemy cues during fast-paced gameplay. Overall, the aesthetic is praised for enhancing the tight action gameplay and engaging story presentation.
“As strange and minimalist as the designs can be, and as chaotic as the sounds and visuals can get, it's all extremely readable no matter how fast the gameplay gets.”
“Visuals are extremely distinct and easy to figure out, and every single enemy has some kind of visual or clear auditory cue you can use to figure out when they're attacking, which is good because this is a score-based game.”
“Stunning and surreal visuals, tight action gameplay with combos and dodging clearly inspired by the likes of Bayonetta, captivating story presentation, and of course, a soundtrack that goes so, so, so hard.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack any real personality or uniqueness.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Projections offers a unique gameplay experience complemented by an engaging soundtrack, and players appreciate its replayability, which encourages skill improvement and score enhancement.
“Projections has a unique style of gameplay, a bopping soundtrack, and a good amount of replayability to improve on your skills and scores.”
