Salus per aquam
- August 11, 2024
- AndreaBacciu
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- The game offers a fun mix of puzzles and climbing, making it engaging for problem solvers.
- Movement mechanics are easy to learn, allowing players to grasp the necessary skills to progress.
- The game encourages thoughtful action rather than mindless repetition, appealing to those seeking a deeper experience.
- The game lacks a meaningful reward mechanism, making gameplay feel unfulfilling.
- Players must repeatedly redo mediocre gameplay, which can be frustrating.
- The 'Silent Narrative' is ineffective, as there is no substantial story to connect with.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being minimal and frustrating, with players feeling that the only incentive is incremental progress, while the lack of meaningful engagement is compounded by the need to repeatedly redo unsatisfying tasks.
“The gameplay is essentially non-existent, or actively annoying, with the only reward mechanism being a slight increase each time.”
“However, the punishment is having to redo every bit of mediocre gameplay along the way.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's narrative is largely criticized for its lack of coherence and connection, with many users noting that there is no discernible story to engage with.
“Nothing in this game is linked to a story.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
“Character motivations are poorly developed and hard to understand.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are appreciated for their aesthetic appeal, but many users feel that they fall short and require further enhancement to meet expectations.
