Solomon's Link
- December 9, 2023
- aarthificial
Get on Steam"Solomon's Link" is a short , story-driven point-and-click demo following two fugitives' first night of freedom. After years in prison, L.T. and R.T. must navigate an industrial maze, using their unique strengths to overcome obstacles and their shared chain. Although it was meant to be a full game, due to personal issues, it was never completed and is now available only as an archived demo.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique and interesting concept that revolves around two characters being handcuffed together, offering potential for engaging puzzles and narrative.
- The presentation is polished, with good graphics and intuitive controls that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The developers have made the game fully free and even released the source code, demonstrating a commitment to the gaming community and encouraging future development.
- There is an excessive amount of text to click through, which can make the experience feel tedious and detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- The gameplay is very short and lacks meaningful choices, leading to a feeling of being guided rather than engaged in the story.
- The puzzles are not challenging enough, often allowing players to progress by blindly clicking rather than through thoughtful interaction.
- story24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by minimal text, which some players find enhances engagement, particularly through the character GLaDOS, who taunts players in a way that makes them feel involved. However, the narrative suffers from a lack of clarity and depth, with players noting that certain elements, like the usefulness of the gate, are not well-explained, leading to a reliance on trial and error rather than story comprehension. Overall, while the game has potential with its intriguing character dynamics, it leaves players wanting more substantial storytelling and context.
“Nice game with a lot of potential regarding the storyline and riddles.”
“I liked the few hints on the story behind one of the characters; shame there was no time to give the other one the same amount of justice.”
“Short-lived but intriguing story between a knuckle-headed brute that knows his limits and a stern lady that knows her way around.”
“I'm not quite sure why strong language was desired; it doesn't add to the story.”
“Because you can solve it blindly, there's no real point in reading the story, which in turn relates to issue 1.”
“Then somehow the wedge became useful for the gate, but I don't think that there was anything in the story for the gate that indicated that it would be useful.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by intuitive controls and a unique mechanic involving two characters physically restricted by each other's movements, which offers potential for engaging puzzles. While the demo showcases impressive mechanics and a fun experimental approach, some players feel it lacks the depth and polish expected from a full game, leaving them eager for more content and challenges. Overall, the gameplay has merit but falls short of top-tier expectations.
“Despite being very short, I still found the gameplay and narrative implications of having two very different people physically restricted by each other's movement to have merit.”
“The controls were intuitive, making the mechanics easy to grasp.”
“Fun experimental mechanic! I like the different roles the two characters play, and I would love to see this expanded with different puzzles or challenges caused by the chain between them.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered passable, with some reviewers noting that they could be improved. While the overall aesthetic and user interface are well-complemented by the visuals, many agree that impressive graphics alone are insufficient without equally strong gameplay.
“The aesthetics: the UI complements the graphics well, and the overall style is great.”
“Nice graphics.”
“The aesthetics: the UI complements the graphics well, and the overall style is great.”
“The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are consistently praised for being immersive and satisfying, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The sound effects and music were both immersive and satisfying.”
