Roots of the mind
- November 8, 2023
- David J. Productions
Get on SteamBrave the dangerous world of the small insects that suffered from the attack of the mind-bending roots.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fantastic level design that enhances gameplay and exploration.
- The firefly charm system offers versatile strategies for combat and navigation.
- The game is fairly priced for its length, providing a fun experience for a short playtime.
- Lack of key rebinding options and poor English translations detract from the experience.
- Text boxes often cut off dialogue, leading to confusion.
- The art style is considered monotone and unremarkable compared to other games in the genre.
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and lacking diversity, with short loops that contribute to a monotonous experience. Many users feel that it could benefit from a revamp to enhance its overall impact.
“The music overall could be revamped; the loops are often quite short, and a lack of diverse instrumentation made them feel pretty similar to one another.”
“The music overall could be revamped; the loops are often quite short, and a lack of diverse instrumentation made them feel pretty similar to one another.”
“Too much, if I dare say, from the plot to the music, to the tone.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is described as overwhelming, with a rich plot, music, and tone that may feel excessive to some players. Despite its brevity, the game offers a plethora of items and secrets to discover, enhancing the experience through character augments and various quests.
“The story feels overly convoluted, with too much emphasis on the plot, music, and tone.”
“The narrative is lacking depth and fails to engage the player, making it feel more like a chore than an adventure.”
“The character development is minimal, leaving players disconnected from the story and its events.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay features a warping mechanic that requires in-game currency, which can be challenging due to the limited map size, necessitating strong memory skills from players. Additionally, there are concerns about the clarity of the health mechanic, indicating a potential lack of understanding among users. Overall, the gameplay experience is hindered by these complexities and limitations.
“You have warping, but it costs money, and when you combine that mechanic with the limited map, you begin to have a serious problem unless you have a very strong memory. Also, there are bugs, like that issue with the warehouse key.”
“I still don't know if I really understand the health mechanic.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its fantastic performance, providing a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience despite limitations in movement and combat abilities.
“The performance is fantastic, and the game felt great to play even when limited in your ability to move and fight.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are heavily influenced by Hollow Knight, featuring an insect-based cast, a heavily-vignetted camera, and notable lighting effects along with parallax scrolling techniques, creating a visually rich and immersive experience.
“The visual aesthetic obviously draws heavily from Hollow Knight - from the insect-based cast, to the heavily-vignetted camera, to the use of specific lighting effects and parallax scrolling techniques, you can feel HK's influence strongly here.”
