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Prominence

It does have some hard puzzles at times but I feel that this game does a great job when it comes to uncovering a very good story and you will surely appreciate the way everything turns out.
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84%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, replayability
85% User Score Based on 135 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Prominence is a single player casual puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Digital Media Workshop and was released on November 6, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

After living for generations as persecuted refugees, the Letarri people set their sights on a far-off planet as a promising new home. But when the interstellar mission to colonize the new world goes terribly awry, the fate of their people falls into the hands of a lone adventurer. Now it's up to you to unravel the mystery of what happened. Can you save them and their mission, or is it already too …

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 135 reviews
story55 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Engaging storyline with intriguing twists that keeps players invested.
  • Well-crafted puzzles that are logical and integrated into the game's narrative.
  • High-quality graphics and sound design that enhance the immersive experience.
  • Clunky and frustrating controls, particularly with mouse movement and interaction hotspots.
  • Some puzzles and items are poorly signposted, leading to tedious pixel-hunting.
  • Technical issues such as crashes and long loading times detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and well-executed, while others describe it as average or lacking depth. Many appreciate the intriguing sci-fi narrative and the gradual unfolding of the plot through logs and recordings, though some feel it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of character interaction. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point for fans of the genre, despite technical shortcomings and familiar tropes.

    • “The story is solid and with the different endings you can come back and experience it again :)”
    • “The story itself is quite engaging from the very beginning, and there are plenty of info nuggets around the ship to get a broader idea of how everything came to be.”
    • “Prominence has an engaging storyline, quality voice acting and good plot development.”
    • “Not enough of a story to keep me interested, at least in the first few hours.”
    • “The plot was your average and somewhat 'ho-hum' as a usual sabotage plot is when used over and over.”
    • “There's very little story, no characters to interact with, visually dull, and most of the time you are clueless trying to figure out what the next step is in fixing this broken down place.”
  • graphics
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming 3D design and attention to detail, while others find them dated and lacking in advanced features. Many appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles, though some note issues with resolution and graphical settings. Overall, the visuals are described as decent to good, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and narrative, despite some technical shortcomings.

    • “Great ship design, very charming 3D graphics, and most importantly, a narrative that draws you through its entirety.”
    • “Crisp, clear graphics, some amazingly so.”
    • “The chipped yellow paint on the ladder in the elevator shaft, the natural beauty of the hydroponics lab with the large open window looking into space, the large brown CO2 tanks, and the awkward round thing that turns them on... the entire game has so much detail in the artwork - I don't know how the designers knew how to make it seem so real.”
    • “Graphics do feel dated in some instances, but this game is from 2015.”
    • “It looks really good and ran solid on my 1080p laptop, but the options menu is basically non-existent with no graphic settings at all.”
    • “That said, though, graphics are very dated.”
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its strong integration with the story and sound design. While some lament that the music is limited to the menu, others highlight its memorable and haunting qualities that contribute significantly to the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack and ambient tracks are considered a standout feature, effectively setting the mood and complementing the game's visuals.

    • “The voice acting, which is crucial for the story, is strong, as is the original soundtrack.”
    • “This game is a real treat; the atmosphere is fantastic even with no other NPCs around the ship. The music and sound design really set the mood, and the backstory scattered around is interesting and engaging.”
    • “From the ship design to the characters you learn about during this game to the haunting music score, everything was so well thought out. This will be one of those games I will return to and play again just for the pure joy of it.”
    • “Music-7”
    • “[*] sounds and music”
    • “The graphics are clear and crispy, the music and sounds not too intrusive but rather complementing the atmosphere.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a blend of enhanced old-school mechanics set in a 3D science fiction environment, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure games. While the puzzles are generally logical and the movement allows for 360-degree exploration, some players found the item-finding mechanics frustrating and the ending somewhat rushed compared to the midgame. Overall, the game offers a seamless experience with clear goals, though it may require some adjustment to its unique mechanics.

    • “It's an enhanced version of the mechanics of those older games in a science fiction setting.”
    • “Puzzles are not too hard usually and they make sense; the only small con is the game mechanic which takes some getting used to. It's similar to a 2D point-and-click game, but the environment itself is fully 3D, allowing you to look around and explore.”
    • “Seamless gameplay with clear goals while also allowing the player to roam freely - definitely no hand-holding!”
    • “The gameplay for prominence is partially old school in its movement as you click forward and the scene moves but allows 360 degree viewing.”
    • “It's well-written and adds a lot to the experience, because the in-game mechanics are so bad.”
    • “The developer also did not make any of the items easily spotable, which is evident from the fact that it took 35 minutes of the game to find the first item I needed, and to be honest that mechanic, the finding of items and tools, doesn't get any better.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful and haunting qualities, effectively capturing the loneliness of space through clean graphics, immersive sound design, and an intriguing storyline. Players appreciate the engaging environment and the balance of light to moderate puzzles, which enhance the overall experience without detracting from the atmospheric immersion. Overall, the game offers a captivating and atmospheric journey that resonates with fans of sci-fi adventures.

    • “Great atmosphere, clean models, and interesting environment, intriguing storyline.”
    • “This game is a real treat; the atmosphere is fantastic even with no other NPCs around the ship. The music and sound design really set the mood, and the backstory scattered around is interesting and engaging.”
    • “The atmosphere is perfect; it is beautiful and haunting; the loneliness of space is palpable.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the branching storylines that encourage multiple playthroughs, others find it frustrating as it requires loading earlier saves to explore different outcomes. Overall, many agree that the game lacks significant replay value, though it remains enjoyable.

    • “The branching story adds extra replay value, allowing players to explore different outcomes.”
    • “I usually prefer games with high replay value.”
    • “While the game has many strengths, it could benefit from more replayability.”
    • “The only strike against the game is that it doesn't really have replayability.”
    • “Not very replayable, but still well-spent money.”
    • “The branching story is a bit annoying to me as it means I have to load an earlier save to see the rest of the game, but for some, that's extra replay value and is a plus.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, citing monotonous puzzles and the repetitive exploration of uninspired environments as significant drawbacks, leading some to abandon the game early.

    • “The tedious moving through bland space-rooms looking for clickable objects caused me to bail after an hour.”
    • “Grinding feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
    • “The repetitive tasks required to progress made the experience feel monotonous and unengaging.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is mixed, with some players reporting occasional freezes and crashes, particularly when completing AI instructions too quickly. However, others have experienced a smooth gameplay experience with no bugs or glitches, suggesting that recent updates may have resolved earlier issues.

    • “I've encountered no bugs, no glitches, and no crashes, so the issues that contributed to the negative reviews have apparently been fixed.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions, making for a seamless experience.”
    • “I've played for hours without a single crash, which is a testament to the game's stability.”
    • “The game does have some bugs; occasional freezes, a couple of crashes, and I notice you can sometimes run into problems if you complete instructions given by the AI too quickly.”
    • “I've encountered no bugs, no glitches, and no crashes, so the ones that have contributed to the negative reviews have apparently been fixed.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that while the game offers some emotional insight into its narrative, the overall emotional range, particularly in voice acting and key moments, is perceived as weak.

    • “It provided emotional insight into the mystery of how things came to be the way they are today.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is noted to be somewhat inconsistent, with moments that feel clichéd or overly sentimental.

    • “The character development also got a little hokey at times.”
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Prominence is a casual puzzle game with science fiction theme.

Prominence is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Prominence.

Prominence was released on November 6, 2015.

Prominence was developed by Digital Media Workshop.

Prominence has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Prominence is a single player game.

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