Rendezvous: Shadows of the Past
- May 26, 2022
- Pendopo Creations
Get on SteamHe can't escape the memories that haunt him, and soon Setyo realizes he must return to Neo-Surabaya to save what's left of his family. Experience the upheaval of Setyo's mundane life in Bay City in this action-adventure prologue to Rendezvous.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and a unique cyberpunk setting in Indonesia, providing a refreshing take on the genre.
- The story is intriguing and has the potential to engage players, with interesting characters and a promising narrative.
- As a free prologue, it offers a decent introduction to the game mechanics and has replay value for achievement hunters.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with mouse navigation, crashes, and inconsistent autosave functionality.
- Gameplay mechanics, such as combat and stealth, feel clunky and unbalanced, detracting from the overall experience.
- The translation and dialogue presentation need improvement, as some text is poorly translated and the typing speed can be frustrating.
- story16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story of "Rendezvous: Shadows of the Past" is generally praised for its intriguing premise and depth, with many players finding it engaging and visually appealing. However, some reviewers noted inconsistencies and technical issues that could detract from the experience. Overall, the narrative is described as gripping, with potential for significant twists and character development as the game progresses.
“The story starts out very interesting and grips you from the start.”
“The story is set in a futuristic Indonesia and begins with a rather confronting choice our character has to make before you take control of him.”
“The story gets deeper the more you go.”
“There are inconsistencies in the story, like how you never got your work outfit and just magically apparate it into existence at work.”
“But you can't go to it until the story says you can.”
“The story is set in a futuristic Indonesia and starts with a rather confronting choice our character has to make before you take control of him.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their appealing pixel art style and atmospheric design, with many reviewers praising the retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic '90s titles. However, some users noted minor issues with texture quality and control responsiveness. Overall, the visuals are well-received, contributing significantly to the game's charm and atmosphere.
“The art style of the characters along with the retro feel of this point-and-click adventure really blends well together.”
“Beautiful graphics and locations.”
“This was made with the Unity engine but sports heavily pixelated graphics which is reminiscent of the good old days in the early '90s when many of us were playing some of the classics from LucasArts.”
“Never thought I would be a fan of this kind of art style.”
“The cyberpunk pixel art style is interesting, although a few textures and locations look out of place.”
“The art style of the characters, along with the retro feel of this point-and-click adventure, really blends well together.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Rendezvous: Shadows of the Past" features intriguing mechanics and a compelling story, but it suffers from significant technical issues and restrictive gameplay that may frustrate players. While some users appreciate the game mechanics and visuals, others find the controls cumbersome and hope for improvements in the final release. Overall, the gameplay experience is mixed, with strong potential hindered by notable flaws.
“Received via #keymailer, the prologue is a great way to introduce the game mechanics.”
“But the main thing for me is the gameplay.”
“Love the game mechanics.”
“Rendezvous: Shadows of the Past shows an interesting story with great visuals, but it has some serious technical and gameplay issues that could deter many players.”
“I have an actual headache from trying to comprehend the restrictive gameplay.”
“Gameplay 0/10, mind-meltingly restrictive.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the game offers a decent level of replayability, particularly for those seeking to unlock secret trophies, with additional playthroughs taking around 15 minutes.
“If you want to go for the secret trophies, there is even a replay value of 15 minutes! :D”
“The game offers multiple endings, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With various character builds and choices, I find myself coming back to explore different strategies.”
“If you want to go for the secret trophies, there is even a replay value of just 15 minutes.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere and visuals of the game are generally well-received, with an average rating of 7/10, indicating that they effectively contribute to the overall experience.
“Overall, 7/10 nailed the atmosphere and visuals.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and audio in the game received high praise, particularly noting the impressive quality of the voice acting for a demo. Overall, the sound design contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience.
“The music and audio were really well done, and for a demo that already has voice acting... wow.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I was blown away by the quality of the music; it really sets the mood and immerses you in the game.”
