QUBIC
- November 17, 2016
- Rock Path Collective
QUBIC is a retro-like turn-based puzzle game in which your task is to solve the labyrinth, collect the stars to unlock next level, avoid enemies/traps and... SAVE YOUR QUBIC GREEN ASS! Key features: Different levels that will blow your brain!Mad retro-like 16bit pixel graphics!Fast turn-based game-play!Simple controls and cubic-like visual style.Prepare for DOUBLE-PENE... TROUBLE! Minimum system r…
Reviews
- Nice logic game with interesting puzzles.
- Retro art style reminiscent of 90's games, appealing to fans of that aesthetic.
- Fun gameplay with a variety of levels and fast turn-based mechanics.
- Terrible graphics and poor optimization, even on high-end systems.
- Lazily designed puzzles that can feel mindless and generic.
- Offensive content and cheesy writing detract from the overall experience.
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for being intentionally low-quality and blurry, despite the game not being graphically demanding. Many users express disappointment, feeling that the visuals lack clarity and sharpness, even on capable hardware.
“Really terrible graphics on laptop at full resolution with an i7 processor and 16 GB RAM.”
“The graphics are intentionally poor, which I assume the developer thought would give it a 'retro' look.”
“The graphics all seem blurry, and it's not a very graphically demanding game, so I don't understand why they couldn't just be crisp and sharp.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as exceptionally generic, which some reviewers consider its best feature despite the overall lack of quality. While the soundtrack does not detract from the gameplay, it fails to impress and is overshadowed by issues such as cheesy writing and bugs.
“And the music is... exceptionally generic, which I guess technically makes it the best part of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, as evidenced by excessive fan noise and high resource usage during gameplay, suggesting it may not run efficiently on many systems.
“Every time I ran the game, my computer sounded like it was on a runway about to take off, indicating it is likely poorly optimized.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it nearly unplayable during intense moments.”
“I experienced frequent crashes and long loading times, which suggests a lack of proper optimization.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The user expresses frustration over the absence of a demo for the game "Lost Story," indicating a strong desire to experience its narrative before committing to the full game.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a visually striking sharp screen effect, a variety of levels, and fast-paced turn-based mechanics that keep players engaged.
“It has an interesting sharp screen effect, a lot of different levels, and fast turn-based gameplay.”