Purpose 1951
- April 4, 2024
- Tonguç Bodur
Get on Steam"Purpose 1951" is a walking simulator set in 1950s America, where you play as a down-on-his-luck retired doctor. The game offers a visually stunning experience, with Unreal Engine 5's Lumen and Virtual Shadow Maps technology. Immerse yourself in a captivating atmosphere, complemented by compelling narration and enchanting music, for a visual and auditory feast.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and well-designed environments that are visually appealing.
- The soundtrack is lovely and complements the atmosphere of the game effectively.
- The game is priced affordably, making it accessible for those interested in walking simulators.
- There are significant technical issues, including a major graphic glitch that can cause discomfort for players.
- The story and voice acting are often criticized for being flat and lacking emotional depth, making it hard to engage with the narrative.
- The game is very short, with many players feeling that it does not provide enough content to justify its price.
- story37 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in the game presents a mix of intriguing concepts and emotional depth, but many players found it lacking in execution, often describing it as preachy or shallow. While some appreciated the beautiful visuals and music that accompanied the narrative, the voice acting was frequently criticized for being emotionless, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling was seen as inconsistent, with potential that was not fully realized, leaving players wanting a more engaging and compelling narrative.
“Different storylines, sometimes preachy but often deep in scope.”
“If you're looking for a walking simulator with story depth and a fantastic soundtrack, you need look no further.”
“While you are walking through wonderful landscapes, a voice is telling his story.”
“The story must have been written as homework by a student; it's absolutely terrible.”
“The whole experience felt artificial and shallow, from level design to story.”
“The game play was extremely short with little interactivity, and the story ended right around the time it got somewhat compelling.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and lighting, particularly in city scenes, while others criticize graphic glitches and a lack of detail upon closer inspection. Although the overall aesthetic is appealing, with a vibrant color palette and pleasant backgrounds, there are concerns about performance issues and the use of third-party assets that detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, they are marred by technical problems and a perceived lack of depth.
“And, as always, beautiful graphics and pleasant background music.”
“It is a short but beautiful walking simulator game with good graphics and touching heart music.”
“Graphics that do not disappoint and the sound is also good, what is left out too much is the story which unfortunately in a game of this type should be decidedly engaging.”
“It is the fact that in the interlude of the second chapter ('2 years ago…') there is a massive graphic glitch with some PCs.”
“There is a solution (turning everything to low in the graphics), but this should be solved by the developer as soon as possible.”
“- quite soft looking and almost blurry graphics (even on ultra settings)”
- music17 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its beautiful and atmospheric qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the effective use of piano melodies that enhance the narrative's tone. While some found the soundtrack to be varied and fitting, others criticized certain aspects of the sound design and expressed mixed feelings about the overall audio experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the immersive experience of the game, particularly for fans of walking simulators.
“The music appropriately accentuates the tone and mood of the narrative.”
“Similarly, the soundtrack was perfect, and varied based on the moment in the game.”
“If you're looking for a walking simulator with story depth and a fantastic soundtrack, you need look no further.”
“Neither the 'story', nor the sound design (you cannot call that music) or the movement via keyboard is sophisticated.”
“Music/soundtrack: 2/10 bah.. (copyright)”
“Beautiful visuals and music, I personally didn't like the story and the voice acting that, in my opinion, was emotionless.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a straightforward walking simulator set in visually stunning environments, but the "find the box" mechanic feels out of place and reminiscent of older titles by the developer. Overall, the gameplay has received a low rating, indicating dissatisfaction among players.
“Gameplay is very straightforward, walking simulator through some stunningly beautiful locales.”
“Something I noticed that I thought was interesting gameplay-wise.”
“The 'find the box' mechanic feels very out of place and reminds me of the Nephise games and Tonguç Bodur's other older works.”
“Gameplay is very straightforward, resembling a walking simulator through some stunningly beautiful locales.”
“Gameplay: 2/10”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is often described as charming and intriguing, particularly in the first chapter, with comparisons made to the immersive qualities of "Dear Esther." Players appreciate the beautiful scenery and storytelling, enhanced by atmospheric music, making it a strong choice for fans of walking simulators.
“The atmosphere, especially of the first chapter, I found charming.”
“His atmosphere, scenery, and stories are always so very interesting and intriguing.”
“If you like walking simulators, beautiful scenery, storytelling with nice atmospheric music, well you've got it.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While Purpose 1951 features beautiful graphics and a touching soundtrack, it lacks the emotional depth found in similar games like Dear Esther, with some players finding the narration to be less impactful and at times cringe-worthy. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing experience but falls short in delivering a compelling emotional narrative.
“It is a short but beautiful walking simulator game with good graphics and touching heart music.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly with maxed-out visual settings even on older hardware, such as a five-year-old desktop PC.
“The game was well-optimized with visual settings maxed out, even on my 5-year-old desktop PC.”
