Reverse Side

14%
Game Brain Score Based on 19 reviews
  • atmosphere
  • story
  • gameplay
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In "Reverse Side" , players assume the role of Gregory Klimov, the lone survivor of a lunar mission crash in 2023. With limited oxygen and faced with a hostile environment, they must search for resources, build equipment, and rescue the distressed Orbit crew while surviving an unidentified horror. This game is a tense survival experience set on the moon, with a heavy emphasis on resource management, improvisation, and exploration.

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14%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
atmosphere4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game has a very promising atmosphere and visually appealing graphics.
  • Controls are decent and the gameplay, although brief, shows potential for an engaging story.
  • The concept of a space survival adventure is intriguing and could be great if fully developed.
  • The game is extremely short, with only a few minutes of actual gameplay, making it feel more like a demo than a complete product.
  • There has been little to no content updates since its early access release, leading to concerns about the project's future.
  • The developer has faced criticism for poor communication and alleged censorship in the community forums.
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its realistic space sci-fi survival elements and a captivating, spooky ambiance. However, some users note that the limited gameplay duration detracts from fully experiencing this promising atmosphere. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “There's so much promising realistic space sci-fi survival adventure atmosphere in this game, and I really enjoyed the 37 minutes.”
    • “The atmosphere is amazing.”
    • “Although the reverse side looks superb and has a great, spooky atmosphere, unfortunately, it looks like there's only about 5 minutes worth of actual gameplay.”
    • “- The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
    • “- The game fails to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
    • “- The overall atmosphere is disappointing, with little to no effort put into world-building.”
  • story5 mentions

    The story is described as promising and engaging, set against a lunar landscape that evokes the Apollo 11 mission. However, it is noted that the gameplay mechanics limit player control, particularly during key moments of the narrative.

    • “The story is promising.”
    • “The engaging story, setting, and tone create an immersive experience.”
    • “After this, the camera follows the spacecraft's flight over a lunar landscape, providing a captivating visual narrative.”
    • “- story (what exists)”
    • “After this, the camera follows this spacecraft (which looks like the eagle of the Apollo 11 mission) flight -- or rather fall -- over a lunar landscape, but it doesn't seem to be controllable at all other than some tiny bursts of the RCS (maneuvering thrusters), but even these bursts don't affect the course.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is described as promising but ultimately limited, with users noting a lack of substantial content, averaging only about 15 minutes to an hour of actual playtime across a few levels. While the atmosphere is praised, the overall experience is hindered by excessive wandering and minimal interactive elements.

    • “Promising gameplay.”
    • “I will change it when I see fit, but as of now, there are only 3 levels, about an hour of gameplay.”
    • “In total, if you take out all the wandering around looking for a computer to interact with, this 'game' has about 15 minutes of gameplay.”
    • “I will change it when I see fit, but as of now there are only 3 levels, about an hour of gameplay.”
    • “Although the reverse side looks superb and it has a great, spooky atmosphere, unfortunately, it looks like there's only about 5 minutes worth of actual gameplay.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for being very good, with nice visuals that can vary in quality depending on the hardware used.

    • “The graphics are very good.”
    • “The visuals are nice, but they depend on the hardware.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
    • “The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrancy that would enhance the gameplay experience.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users report that the game currently exhibits stability issues, including bugs such as a fuel pump freezing at 35%, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “If you purchase the game today, you will feel as if it is a bit buggy.”
    • “The fuel pump freezes at 35% and asks you to stabilize pressure or something.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has raised concerns among users, particularly regarding strict moderation practices that can lead to bans for seemingly innocuous mentions of other games, which some perceive as overly aggressive and detrimental to community engagement.

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