Quantum Flux is an old school style rogue-like following the Artemis. A prototype vessel aiming to save humanity from destruction, to do so it must find a way through a difficult and hostile universe to create a new home for the human race.
The game can be enjoyable for a few playthroughs, offering moments of fun and excitement during random encounters.
It is accessible for deaf and hard of hearing players, as all content is presented in text.
Some random encounters can be humorous, adding a light-hearted element to the gameplay.
The game is plagued by numerous game-breaking bugs, including freezing and inability to progress, which can ruin the experience.
Combat mechanics are clunky and lack strategy, often resulting in frustrating gameplay.
There is a lack of depth and replay value, with many encounters feeling repetitive and predictable after a few sessions.
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being primitive and low-effort, with many reviewers noting that they resemble outdated designs from the 1990s. The overall presentation is considered average, with mismatched fonts and a large interface that suggests a poor port from mobile devices. Comparisons to classic games like Oregon Trail highlight the lack of visual quality, making the graphics a significant drawback for players.
“At least Oregon Trail had decent graphics for the time, and the revamps have maintained the aesthetic.”
“Graphics are okay, and overall presentation is average.”
“The game also has somewhat primitive graphics.”
“Quantum Flux is Oregon Trail in space, except with worse graphics.”
“The huge interface graphics and non-widescreen look of the game make it pretty obvious that this was ported from iPad or something like that.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's stability is frequently criticized for being buggy, leading to a flawed experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. Many users feel that without significant improvements in stability and combat mechanics, the game fails to justify a permanent place in their libraries.
“Buggy...”
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humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by occasional funny random encounters that can catch players off guard, adding a lighthearted element to the experience.
“Sometimes it has a funny random encounter.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story features a branching narrative where players are presented with several choices that significantly impact the outcome of their mission, emphasizing the consequences of their decisions.
“You are given a few choices and reap the consequences on your way to complete your mission.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking innovation, with many users noting that it does not offer anything particularly engaging compared to the classic Oregon Trail.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a lack of depth and replay value in the game, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing it.
“There doesn't seem to be any depth or replay value.”
“There doesn't seem to be any depth or replay value.”