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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Easy to unlock all 5000 achievements in about an hour or less.
- Unique emojis and a catchy soundtrack make it a fun time passer.
- Great for achievement hunters looking to quickly boost their profile.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, resembling a basic match-3 game.
- The game can lag or crash due to the overwhelming number of achievements.
- Overall experience is poor for those seeking a challenging or engaging game.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 20 % 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 content. The mechanics are described as generic, with a focus on simple match-3 puzzles that fail to evolve or provide meaningful challenges. Overall, players seem to agree that the game is not designed for traditional gameplay enjoyment, but rather for those seeking easy achievements.
“As for the gameplay, you just got an easy board of match-3 and two bars on the side.”
“The gameplay is okay, concentrate, match emojis.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and slow to adapt, with little variety.”
“Gameplay is bland and repetitive, makes you wonder if anything would ever change before it comes to an end (if any).”
“Also: the achievement spam of the game contains predefined gameplay triggers that appear inconsistent for most players and can be difficult to achieve.”
- music16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and enjoyable, while others describe it as repetitive and annoying. Overall, it seems to serve its purpose in enhancing the gameplay experience, but opinions on its quality vary significantly.
“Awesome puzzle game, sound effects but the music is so awesome & catchy.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Music is beyond annoying.”
“The artwork is hardly acceptable, the music is catchy but not enjoyable.”
“Pretty decent, repetitive soundtrack.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, some players feel that the focus on achievements overshadows the narrative, leading to complaints about a lack of depth in the story for those seeking a more substantial experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“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.”
“It's a game just for the achievements; it seems so stupid that people are complaining that it's lacking a story or gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being subpar and not meeting acceptable standards, detracting from the overall visual experience of the game.
“The artwork is hardly acceptable, the music is catchy but not enjoyable.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks replayability, particularly in the match-3 genre, with users expressing disappointment in its ability to offer engaging experiences upon repeated play.
“No, for any kind of replayable match 3.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is notably poor, with users reporting frequent bugs related to triggers and achievements. Many have experienced crashes, including issues that can affect Steam or even the entire computer, indicating significant reliability concerns.
“Triggers are buggy and do not match the description.”
“The achievements themselves can be very buggy; using SAM to unlock all achievements at once may crash Steam or your entire computer.”
“Triggers are buggy and do not match the description.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for more grindy achievements, indicating that they enjoy the challenge and commitment associated with grinding in the game.
“The game requires an excessive amount of grinding to unlock achievements.”
“The grind for achievements feels tedious and unbalanced.”
“I found the grinding necessary for progress to be frustrating and time-consuming.”
