Sentience
- March 25, 2021
- Red Meat Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamSentience is a multiplayer stealth game in a sci-fi cyberpunk dystopian Earth. Take on the role of a Sentinel to quell resistance, or become a newly-sentient Rogue to complete tasks and take down the system.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends, featuring beautifully designed environments and smooth gameplay.
- It has a refreshing lack of pay-to-win mechanics, allowing players to earn in-game currency and cosmetics without being bombarded by ads.
- The game has great potential with interesting mechanics and a fun concept reminiscent of social deduction games, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
- The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches, and many players report long wait times or being unable to connect with friends.
- There are significant issues with the game's optimization and performance, including a frustrating 30 FPS cap and various bugs that hinder gameplay.
- The monetization model is criticized for requiring payment to unlock features like playing with more than two friends, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, intuitive mechanics, and engaging multiplayer experience, with players enjoying the exploration of beautifully designed environments. However, some issues have been noted, including bugs in single-player practice mode and long queue times for short gameplay sessions. Overall, the game shows promise with balanced mechanics and a focus on cosmetic monetization rather than pay-to-win elements, though players hope for improvements as the game evolves.
“For the few hours I've played with friends, we've explored multiple beautifully designed environments and a wide range of fun and intuitive game mechanics.”
“Amazing revolutionary gameplay, paired with an emotional and immersive story.”
“Music and graphics are great, and the gameplay concepts are interesting and deeper than first expected.”
“Singleplayer practice mode is buggy, and as a rogue, hacking the consoles sometimes bugs out, stopping gameplay. Restarts are needed to be able to play the level.”
“What got to me so far was the 3-minute queue time for 2 minutes of gameplay. I'd like to see them make the sessions longer, like 3 maps in one session.”
“-- gameplay balance changes: I didn't win a single game even with 3 rogues if there were 2 sentinels.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the clean aesthetic and appealing visuals, especially considering its early access status. While some find the graphics to be low poly and less inspiring compared to premium titles, others highlight the smooth performance and cool futuristic designs. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“Great graphics, smooth controls, highly recommended!”
“For a game of this price, it has great graphics, awesome refresh rate, and overall it runs extremely smoothly.”
“Music and graphics are great, and the gameplay concepts are interesting and deeper than first expected.”
“While the visuals seem okay, they are a bit low poly and really uninspiring compared to premium freemium PvP games.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail and polish expected from modern titles.”
“Character models are bland and environments lack any real depth or creativity.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game stands out for its lack of ads and a non-predatory monetization model, allowing players to earn in-game currency without a pay-to-win approach. However, it has faced criticism for some aggressive monetization tactics, which may have contributed to its decline in popularity. Overall, while it avoids traditional ad placements, concerns about certain monetization schemes persist.
“It has no ads, which is rare for a free-to-play game. It doesn't force a pay-to-win model and allows players to actually earn currency in-game.”
“No ads.”
“Part of the reason for the game failing was predatory, pay-to-play, feature gating monetization.”
“The game is absolutely infested with nasty monetization schemes.”
“Not to mention some advertisements because the player base is really small.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it enjoyable and relaxing, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users note that the soundtrack can be repetitive and express a desire for more variety in sound effects and music tracks. Overall, the music complements the game's graphics and gameplay concepts effectively.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
“The music is bopping.”
“Music and graphics are great, and the gameplay concepts are interesting and deeper than first expected.”
“The soundtrack is a tad repetitive; hopefully they add some better sound effects and more music.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a powerful moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but it suffers from a lack of depth due to the developers' focus on PvP over traditional single-player elements like storytelling and NPCs. While the gameplay is praised for its innovation, the narrative experience is described as emotional and immersive, yet ultimately lacking in content after mission completion.
“Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Amazing revolutionary gameplay, paired with an emotional and immersive story.”
“Nothing happens after you complete your mission as a rogue.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving you with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits notable stability issues, particularly with buggy physics and objectives that can disrupt gameplay. Players have reported problems in single-player practice mode and with rogue hacking mechanics, often necessitating restarts to continue playing.
“The graphics are pretty cool and futuristic, but the game physics and objectives can be a bit buggy.”
“The single-player practice mode is buggy, and as a rogue, hacking the consoles sometimes glitches, stopping gameplay. Restarts are needed to continue playing the level.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a revolutionary gameplay experience that is complemented by an emotional and immersive narrative, enhancing the overall impact on players.
“Amazing revolutionary gameplay, paired with an emotional and immersive story.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized as impressive, particularly highlighting a strong robotic theme that enhances the overall experience.
“The robotic atmosphere is fantastic, immersing you in a unique world.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its eerie landscapes.”
“The vibrant and dynamic atmosphere creates an engaging experience that keeps you on your toes.”
