Sarcophag
- April 5, 2018
- Crew Lab
Get on Steam"Sarcophag" is a horror-themed match 3 game with two modes: Endless and Time Mode. It features stunning animations, nice music, and Steam Community Integration with cards and achievements. Powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.5, it offers a unique and thrilling gaming experience.
Reviews
- Easy to unlock all 5000 achievements in a short amount of time, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- Simple and casual gameplay similar to popular match-3 games, providing a decent time-waster.
- Unique emojis and a catchy soundtrack that some players found enjoyable.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel like a generic clone of better match-3 games.
- The achievement system can be buggy, causing crashes and lag, especially when many achievements unlock at once.
- Overall, the game is considered low quality with minimal content, only worth playing for the achievements.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for being repetitive, bland, and lacking variety, with many players noting that it primarily serves as a vehicle for achievement hunting rather than offering engaging mechanics. The match-3 format and predefined triggers contribute to a sense of inconsistency and frustration, leading to a general consensus that the game is not designed for those seeking a rich gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is okay; concentrate and match emojis.”
“Gameplay is bland and repetitive, making you wonder if anything will ever change before it comes to an end.”
“As for the gameplay, you just have an easy board of match-3 and two bars on the side.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and slow to adapt, with little variety.”
“The achievement spam of the game contains predefined gameplay triggers that appear inconsistent for most players and can be difficult to achieve.”
“Gameplay is bland and repetitive, makes you wonder if anything would ever change before it comes to an end (if any).”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it catchy and enjoyable, others describe it as repetitive and annoying. Overall, it seems to enhance the gaming experience for some, but detracts from it for others.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Awesome puzzle game, sound effects, but the music is so awesome and catchy.”
“Music is beyond annoying.”
“The artwork is hardly acceptable; the music is catchy but not enjoyable.”
“Pretty decent, repetitive soundtrack.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. However, some players feel that the game lacks a substantial narrative, suggesting it is primarily focused on achievements rather than delivering a compelling story experience.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“This game is perfect for gamers who are looking for a compelling story.”
“It's a game just for the achievements; it seems so stupid that people are complaining that it's lacking a story or gameplay.”
“No, for gamers who are looking for a story.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting that achievements can be buggy and may cause crashes to Steam or even the entire computer when using certain methods to unlock them. Additionally, triggers within the game are unreliable and do not consistently match their descriptions.
“The achievements themselves can be very buggy; using SAM to unlock all achievements at once can either crash Steam or your entire computer.”
“Triggers are buggy and do not match the descriptions.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized as subpar, with many users finding the artwork to be barely acceptable.
“The artwork is hardly acceptable.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”
“The visual effects are underwhelming and do not enhance the gameplay.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users generally find that the game lacks replayability, particularly for those seeking a match-3 experience that encourages repeated play.
“No, there is no replayability for any kind of match-3 game.”
“The game lacks the depth needed for replayability.”
“Once you've completed the levels, there's little incentive to play again.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the game features grindy achievements, indicating a requirement for repetitive tasks to unlock certain rewards, which may appeal to completionists but could be seen as tedious by others.
“The game is filled with grindy achievements that feel more like a chore than a challenge.”
“Grinding for resources takes away from the enjoyment of the game, making it feel repetitive and tedious.”
“The excessive grinding required to progress is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
