Sharp

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Sharp is a single player action game. It was developed by PerfectHumanInterface and was released on September 1, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Boot up and navigate a fractured digital world to uncover valuable data hidden amongst dangerous traps and viruses.

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Single-Player

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Engaging and challenging puzzle mechanics that progressively test the player's intellect.
Minimalist visual style and relaxing music create an enjoyable atmosphere for solving puzzles.
Free to play and open source, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Some players experience confusion with level access and game mechanics, leading to frustration.
The game can feel monotonous at times, detracting from the overall experience.
It has been criticized for being similar to other games, lacking originality and notable contributions.

monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for being free and open-sourced, contrasting positively with other titles perceived as cash grabs. However, its overall impact on the gaming landscape is considered minimal.
- “While it's free, the monetization feels like a nasty cash grab, and it's hard to see how this has made any notable contribution to the volume of video games available today.”
- “The monetization system is frustratingly aggressive, making it feel like the game is designed more to extract money than to provide a fun experience.”
- “Despite being free, the constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment and makes it feel like a chore to play.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Gameplay is characterized by trial and error mechanics, which can lead to frustrating softlocks in levels, even when players are aware of the puzzle solutions. This indicates a reliance on game mechanics that may not always function as intended.
- “The gameplay encourages a trial and error approach, allowing players to learn from their mistakes and improve their strategies.”
- “I love how the gameplay mechanics are intuitive yet challenging, making each level feel rewarding to complete.”
- “The fluidity of the gameplay keeps me engaged, with seamless transitions between different game elements.”
- “This means you can softlock the levels due to a poor game mechanic even if you know a puzzle's solution.”
- “Trial and error gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story centers on a program tasked with collecting data while evading viruses, featuring a narrator that offers philosophical insights through text nodes, which players can choose to ignore. Overall, the narrative is brief and can be easily overlooked if players are not interested in its deeper themes.
- “The story involves you playing as a program collecting data chunks while avoiding the wrath of viruses.”
- “Of course, the narrator speaks to you through text nodes, but you can ignore just about everything it has to say if you don't care about the story in the slightest... though it does get a little philosophical if you read through most of them.”
- “Short little story.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have noted a lack of music in the game, with some expressing disappointment over its absence.
- “To the developer: It seems there is no music in the game.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”