Retaliation
- December 18, 2015
- Billy Jazz Hills Stickley
Get on Steam"Retaliation" is a student project set in the mysterious location of Verdant Creek, where players must solve puzzles and uncover secrets. The game encourages feedback for improvement, with ongoing development and a focus on enhancing player experience. Players will find themselves lost and alone, yet in a place that feels strangely familiar, as they navigate through this immersive and engaging game world.
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Reviews
- The game has an interesting story that captures the player's attention and offers a creepy atmosphere.
- For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of content and can be enjoyable for those who appreciate puzzle-solving and exploration.
- Despite its flaws, some players found moments of beauty in the graphics and appreciated the game's potential.
- The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, making it frustrating to play.
- Controls are poorly designed, with awkward jumping mechanics and a lack of a proper pause menu.
- Many players found the game to be very short and lacking in depth, leading to an unsatisfying experience.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its intriguing narrative and potential, while others found it uninspiring and lacking depth. Despite the frustrations with gameplay mechanics, many agree that the story stands out compared to typical titles that prioritize graphics over narrative. Overall, it seems to resonate well with those who appreciate a strong storyline.
“Nice little game with a good story.”
“If you like games for the story, I recommend it.”
“This game, however, has a very interesting story behind it which has kept my interest so far.”
“So much of the time big games will have beautiful graphics but absolutely no storyline, just shoot and be shot at.”
“I can see what he's trying to achieve here, story-wise and so forth, and I won't deny that there's potential, for the game and/or himself as a designer.”
“- story: I must have missed some stuff but I think I got the general gist of the story and, to be honest, it was pretty uninspiring.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players criticize them as clunky and unappealing, others appreciate the occasional beautiful scenes, such as a full moon night sky. Overall, the visuals may not be the game's strongest aspect, but they do not detract significantly from the overall experience, especially for those who enjoy exploration and storytelling.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, bringing the game world to life in a way that feels immersive and captivating.”
“Every detail in the environment is beautifully rendered, making exploration a visual delight.”
“The art style is unique and vibrant, adding a distinct charm that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
“The graphics are a little clunky, but there are moments of very pretty scenes like the night sky with a full moon that make up for this. There were a few oddities, like having to jump to get on the sidewalk as if there is a small wall around it, but otherwise the game ran well.”
“The graphics on high look like I'm looking at a toaster on fire.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience, although it remains playable despite these issues. Additionally, some players find the flashing lights to be particularly bothersome.
“Sadly, it has lots of glitches and bugs, but is still playable.”
“I've got to say, it's got a lot of glitches, and the flashing lights are annoying.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its well-crafted spooky atmosphere and engaging story, creating a compelling experience for players. However, some users experienced frustration with technical issues that hindered gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the game's eerie appeal.
“Despite this, it is very nicely done and delivers a good creepy atmosphere.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor mechanics, lack of depth in the story, and frustrating controls, including erratic mouse movement and clipping issues. Players also express frustration over the inability to access the options menu or exit the game easily, contributing to an overall negative experience.
“A very high percentage of gamers will experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to terrible gameplay mechanics, lack of depth in the story, erratic mouse movement, clipping through walls, logs, trees, and telephone poles, and the inability to use the escape key to access an options menu or even exit the game.”
“The gameplay feels incredibly unpolished, with frequent glitches and a lack of responsiveness that makes it frustrating to play.”
“There is a severe lack of depth in the gameplay, making it feel repetitive and uninspired after just a short time.”
