Returner 77

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Returner 77 is a single-player adventure game that offers an immersive experience through its interesting plot, perfect graphics, and good soundtrack. As a lone survivor, players explore and solve puzzles in a beautifully cinematic alien world, offering a unique and engaging gameplay experience. The game invites players to "explore and solve puzzles in the beautiful new cinematic game. Play today!"

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 346 reviews

graphics100 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and beautifully rendered, creating an immersive atmosphere.
The puzzles are engaging and challenging, providing a satisfying experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
The story is intriguing and unfolds well, keeping players interested throughout the game.

Many puzzles are repetitive and lack variety, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.
The hint system is often unhelpful, making it difficult to progress without resorting to trial and error.
The game has technical issues, including freezing and crashing, which detract from the overall experience.

graphics
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
15%
2%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising them as stunning, beautiful, and console-quality. Players appreciate the smooth performance and imaginative visuals, often highlighting them as the standout feature of the game, even when other aspects like puzzles may be repetitive or frustrating. Overall, the graphics are consistently described as a major draw, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics are beautifully rendered.”
- “The graphics are absolutely phenomenal!!...the best I've ever encountered!!”
- “Amazing graphics and storyline.”
- “I keep having to kill and restart it because the graphics are locked even though I can hear that the game is still running.”
- “Developers spent way too much time on graphics, nothing on game.”
- “The graphics don't fit the screen and the audio stutters.”
story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
37%
5%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it intriguing and engaging, complemented by stunning graphics. However, some critiques highlight issues such as a lack of resolution, linearity, and dull delivery through cutscenes. While the puzzles are often seen as challenging and integrated into the narrative, they can also be repetitive and frustrating for some players.
- “The slowly unfolding story is intriguing.”
- “The puzzles are tied seamlessly into the action and the story is engrossing.”
- “Beautiful level design, challenging puzzles, and an engaging story!”
- “The story was so-so, the puzzles were mostly irritating instead of entertaining, and the animation was dreadfully slow.”
- “I didn't care about the story because it's delivered in these dull dialog clips where you stare at a person's face inside a helmet with constant audio clipping and bad acting.”
- “It just cuts you off at the end and you never get to see how the story ends or really what happened.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
38%
19%
The gameplay is generally praised for its immersive experience, smooth mechanics, and engaging puzzles, complemented by stunning graphics and audio. However, some users find aspects like camera controls and repetitive elements frustrating, leading to mixed feelings about the overall gameplay experience. Despite these criticisms, many players appreciate the game's unique approach and entertaining challenges.
- “Gameplay is very immersive, especially when using headphones.”
- “Stunning graphics with easy and elegant gameplay.”
- “The graphics, the audio, the gameplay, it all draws you into the game and you lose all concept of time.”
- “But gameplay is pretty annoying... like walking and the camera is inverted.”
- “Tightly railroaded gameplay.”
- “The controls/gameplay suck, trying.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive alien environment, stunning visuals, and effective sound design, which collectively enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate the attention to detail and the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic adventure games, although some note that certain cutscenes detract from the otherwise captivating atmosphere. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Great alien atmosphere and wonderful visual and sound design.”
- “This game reminds me of the old Myst games, very cool and atmospheric.”
- “All those cringy cutscenes kill the atmosphere that the game otherwise has.”
- “You're in an alien atmosphere trying to free another astronaut besides yourself.”
- “I love the space/alien atmosphere that they have going on, and that's one of the main reasons that made me take an interest in this game.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
18%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its excellence and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, complementing the stunning graphics and engaging gameplay. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's beauty and its contribution to the immersive experience, although there are some concerns about audio quality when using Bluetooth. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's appeal.
- “The game is visually stunning, it has awesome music/sound effects, extremely well-thought-out and interesting puzzles, it's an experience.”
- “This is a beautiful game, wonderful graphics, great music, and engaging.”
- “Very well-made, I love the music; I love everything about it.”
- “Hmm... is the music via Bluetooth supposed to be crackling and skipping?”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent bugs, freezes, and unresponsive controls that hinder gameplay. While some players noted improvements after updates, many still experience persistent issues that detract from their overall enjoyment.
- “This is my first video, and whatever you tweaked has fixed the issue; it runs great now.”
- “The game has been incredibly stable since the last update, with no crashes or glitches.”
- “I've played for hours without any issues; the stability is impressive!”
- “This game is ridiculously buggy.”
- “River keeps starting up but then freezes black and purple.”
- “I wish I could get a refund since I am not able to play the game due to too many freezes.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with puzzles that prioritize perseverance over strategy, leading to a monotonous experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The puzzles are repetitive and more a test of perseverance than strategy; the storyline and videos are tedious.”
- “Becomes tedious after a while with never-ending versions of the same puzzles.”
- “Tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's exceptional emotional depth, noting that it surpasses other puzzle games in its ability to evoke feelings and connect with players. There is a strong desire for more content that continues to explore this emotional richness.
- “This game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, making you feel deeply connected to the characters and their journeys.”
- “The storytelling is so powerful that it left me in tears, truly a testament to the emotional depth of the game.”
- “Every decision I made felt weighty and impactful, drawing me into an emotional experience that I won't soon forget.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviewers express a desire for more performance options, indicating that the current optimization may not meet all players' needs.
- “The game offers a variety of performance options that really enhance the experience.”
- “I appreciate the optimization features; they allow me to tailor the game to my system's capabilities.”
- “The ability to adjust graphics settings for better performance is a fantastic addition!”
- “Performance options would be welcome!”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
- “There are frequent stutters and long loading times that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express frustration with the monetization model, noting that despite paying a nominal fee of approximately $6, the game is inundated with ads, detracting from the overall experience.
- “I paid 59 SEK (about 6 dollars) and it bombards me with ads!”
- “The in-game purchases are way too expensive for what you get.”
- “It's frustrating that you can't progress without spending real money.”