Sky Sanctuary

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Sky Sanctuary is a single player sport game. It was developed by Glitchr Studio and was released on July 31, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Sky Sanctuary" is a first-person puzzle exploration game set in a mysterious floating city. Players uncover the story of the sanctuary's disappearance while solving intricate puzzles and navigating challenging platforming sequences. With a focus on atmosphere and immersion, players will encounter strange creatures and uncover ancient secrets in this ethereal world.

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of fun and satisfying minigames, particularly enjoying the katana and archery mechanics.
The visual presentation and calming atmosphere create a relaxing experience, making it suitable for casual play.
The developers are responsive and committed to improving the game, with promises of future expansions and updates.

There are significant performance issues, including freezing and unresponsive actions, which detract from the overall gameplay experience.
The weapon control mechanics, particularly the grip angles for the katana and bow, feel unnatural and can lead to frustration during play.
The game has compatibility issues with certain VR headsets, limiting accessibility for some users.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is centered around mastering two primary skills: kyudo (archery) and the katana, introduced through training missions. However, some users have noted issues with the controller mechanics, particularly the angles at which these weapons are picked up, which may affect the overall immersion in the narrative experience.
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting frequent freezes and jitters even when settings are adjusted for performance. Specific elements, such as smoke bombs, exacerbate these performance issues, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. Many users express hope for future updates to address these concerns.
- “I have the settings set to performance and the game still freezes and jitters a lot.”
- “The smoke bombs on the dodge and slice game also cause my game's performance to drop.”
- “I do hope that the performance issues get resolved in the future as it makes part of the game less enjoyable to play when it drops in performance.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, with users appreciating their quality and aesthetic appeal, particularly in the context of creating a relaxing virtual environment. The visuals enhance the experience, especially during interactive elements like fireworks.
- “The graphics are quite nice, and I enjoyed setting off the fireworks.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its stunning visuals and zen-like quality, creating an immersive experience. Players appreciate the gorgeous scenery and the engaging variety of trials and unlockable minigames that enhance the overall ambiance.
- “It has excellent visual presentation based on a zen-like atmosphere and a variety of trials and unlockable minigames to keep you engaged.”
- “There is plenty of gorgeous scenery and atmosphere.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers enjoyable archery and katana modes that provide a fun, cardio workout and are easily replayable. However, while these modes can become repetitive, the competitive leaderboard system enhances overall replay value.
- “The archery and katana modes are fun and easily replayable, giving a little bit of cardio exercise too.”
- “The entire game is based around leaderboards, which provides a lot of replay value.”
- “The game gets old quickly, but the entire experience is centered around leaderboards, which adds some replay value.”
- “The gameplay becomes repetitive fast, despite the leaderboard system attempting to enhance replayability.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as simple and not overly complex, which may appeal to players seeking a relaxing experience akin to a virtual 'cool down and sit' room.
- “The audio and gameplay modes do not feel complex, but I think it could have value for someone into this aesthetic as a virtual 'cool down and sit' room.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Users report that while the music plays upon loading, the game often gets stuck on the loading screen, preventing further progress.
- “It will completely load up and the music will play, but it will stay stuck on the load screen.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and jittering occurring even when performance settings are optimized.
- “I have the settings set to performance and the game still freezes and jitters a lot.”