Solomon's Link

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Solomon's Link is a single player action game. It was developed by aarthificial and was released on December 9, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

This game is a result of 6-month long challenge during which three people tried to create a short but complete game. Unfortunately, due to personal life issues, we couldn't finish the story in time. We're releasing the game as a short demo for archiving purposes but please keep in mind that the game will not be expanded on any further.FREEDOM IN CHAINSSolomon's Link is a short (~15 minutes), story…

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features a unique and intriguing concept that combines two characters working together, which is fun and well-executed.
The presentation is polished, with good graphics, intuitive controls, and immersive audio that enhance the overall experience.
Despite being a short demo, it shows a lot of potential for interesting puzzles and character dynamics, leaving players eager for a full release.

There is an overwhelming amount of dialogue and text to click through, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
The puzzles are often too simplistic and lack challenge, making them feel more like a delay than a meaningful part of the game.
The game could benefit from clearer distinctions between character dialogues and inner monologues, as well as more subtle hints to avoid hand-holding.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
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The story aspect of the game is seen as having potential but ultimately falls short due to its limited engagement and reliance on gameplay mechanics over narrative depth. While some players appreciate the character dynamics and hints of backstory, the overall execution lacks the necessary detail and coherence to draw players in fully, leading to a preference for gameplay over story comprehension. The absence of a robust quest tracking system further detracts from the narrative experience, making it difficult for players to connect with the story.
- “Glados doesn't swear at the player to make them infuriated; she eggs the user on in ways that make them feel as though they are involved in the insults, which in turn draws the player into the story.”
- “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 there was anything in the story for the gate that indicated it would be useful.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The gameplay has been described as innovative and engaging, particularly with its unique mechanics involving two characters restricted by each other's movements, which opens up potential for interesting puzzles. While some users noted that the visuals did not match the gameplay quality, the intuitive controls and the experimental nature of the mechanics were praised, leaving players eager for a more expansive experience in a full game. Overall, the demo showcases promising gameplay that could benefit from further development.
- “Once I figured out how the controls worked, this was a pretty good demo with a style of gameplay I haven't seen before.”
- “Fun experimental mechanic, I like the different roles the two characters play. I would love to see this expanded and see different puzzles or challenges caused by the chain between them.”
- “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.”
- “That said, it would make sense for them to find a canvas back in the guard shack or something and use it as a mechanic in the full game.”
- “The controls were intuitive.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics in the game are generally considered passable, with some reviewers noting that while the visuals are decent and the UI complements the overall style, they fall short of top-tier standards. Many agree that impressive graphics alone are not enough to elevate the game without equally strong gameplay.
- “The aesthetics: the UI complements the graphics well, and the overall style is great.”
- “Nice graphics.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound effects in the game are praised for being immersive and satisfying, enhancing the overall audio experience.
- “The sound effects and music were both immersive and satisfying.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, making every moment in the game feel epic.”