Server is Down

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Server is Down is a single player action game. It was developed by AlexTykh and was released on September 25, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

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Indie

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Single-Player

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The visuals and sound design are well-executed, creating an immersive atmosphere.
The game features an interesting plot and light puzzles that can be engaging.
There is potential for improvement, and some players appreciate the unique concept and humor.

The game suffers from poor execution, with unpolished mechanics and a lack of coherent storytelling.
Players have reported frustrating bugs, including game-breaking glitches and unskippable cutscenes.
The localization and language quality are subpar, detracting from the overall experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story is criticized for its inconsistent quality, with the first 90% being praised for its art and pacing, but ultimately falling flat due to a jarring sci-fi twist and lack of meaningful player choices. Additionally, poor localization and technical issues detract from the overall narrative experience, leaving players frustrated and disengaged.
- “There's a lot I like about it... the first 90% of the story, art, and sound design is fantastic, and the pacing of gameplay and chat is good.”
- “The intermissions between days, menus (or lack of them), and the story are quite bad.”
- “[spoiler] It felt extremely silly and hokey... why did this otherwise down-to-earth story need a bizarre, unoriginal sci-fi element instead of just being about hacking, identity theft, or murder?”
- “The chat you read doesn't really build up to much, nor do you get options that feel very realistic or contribute to an overall story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The graphics are praised for their high-quality visuals and unique "unix system" design, but the overall presentation suffers due to poorly executed intermissions, menus, and storytelling elements, suggesting a disconnect between the visual design and gameplay experience.
- “The visuals and the design are impressive, showcasing a high level of artistry.”
- “The graphics are stunning and really enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making the game world feel immersive.”
- “The visuals and the 'unix system' design are pretty well done and quite high level, but the intermissions between days, menus (or lack of them), and the 'story' are quite bad.”
- “It feels like one person did the visuals, and somebody else used them to create a 'meh' game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as they are required to repeat a limited number of simple puzzles multiple times, which disrupts the flow of the narrative.
- “There are exactly 4 simple, tedious puzzles you're asked to do altogether about 20 times between the sluggish narratives.”
- “The grinding feels endless, with repetitive tasks that offer little reward or excitement.”
- “I spent hours doing the same mindless activities, and it quickly became a chore rather than fun.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight a lack of replayability due to unskippable cutscenes and repetitive puzzles, which discourage players from replaying the game as they feel they would not encounter anything new or engaging.
- “Given the unskippable start-of-day cutscenes and the lack of replayability in the puzzles, you're discouraged from trying again because you could spend another hour seeing absolutely nothing new.”
- “The game offers no incentive to replay, as the experience remains unchanged and repetitive, making it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable revisit.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little reason to return, as the same puzzles and scenarios play out without any variation or new content.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by notable glitches and bugs that can halt gameplay, alongside issues with randomized codes and unclear instructions. While the language and grammar are acceptable, these technical problems significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The language and grammar are not brilliant (but tolerable). Some glitches and bugs halt the game completely and ruin the experience. Randomized codes do not work at all, and some instructions are not clear enough. Additionally, characters sometimes fail to provide messages needed to continue the story.”
- “The game is plagued by frequent crashes and stability issues that make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay, including freezing screens and unresponsive controls.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging pacing, complemented by excellent story, art, and sound design, particularly in the first 90% of the experience.
- “There's a lot I like about it... the first 90% of the story, art, and sound design is fantastic, and the pacing of gameplay and chat is good.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is intended to be spooky, but some players find it unconvincing or overwhelming, leading to a disconnect between the game's intended ambiance and their personal experience.
- “I am really sorry you worked as hard as you did to create this game, and I am really sorry I couldn't appreciate your 'feature' to add to the 'spooky atmosphere' of the game, but I live in the real world.”