Sophonce

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Sophonce is a single player action game. It was developed by Sameer Hirezi and was released on August 19, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Sophonce is a science fiction action horror first-person shooter that relies on philosophical undertones as the primary focus of the plot. Features Wide array of telekinetic abilities and elemental weaponry at your disposal. Reflex Mode (Slo-Mo). An impressive arsenal of weapons with each having unique attributes to them. Many different ammo types specific to each weapon such as st…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The combat and weapon design are enjoyable, with satisfying feedback and a variety of fun designs.
The game features polished graphics and runs smoothly, providing a visually appealing experience.
The story has potential with branching dialogue choices, and the slow-motion mechanic adds a cinematic feel to encounters.

The AI and voice acting are poorly executed, leading to flat performances and unengaging dialogue.
Encounter design is lacking, with repetitive arena-style battles and minimal cover, making gameplay feel frustrating at times.
There are significant issues with input lag and unclear item pickups, which detract from the overall gameplay experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally praised for their polished and aesthetically appealing design, fitting well within the game's theme and universe. While the visuals run smoothly and enhance the overall experience, some players note issues with map design and choppy movement graphics. Overall, the strong visual presentation is a highlight, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience.
- “The game is aesthetically appealing, runs well, and there's a solid base to build off of for the combat.”
- “The graphics look polished and fit with the theme of the game; everything feels like it belongs in the same universe.”
- “The graphics are really good and the game runs very smoothly for something in early access!”
- “But these strong visual aesthetics are weighed down by weak map design and AI behavior that sees every enemy simply charge your current position.”
- “The gameplay movement graphics could improve as it is choppy on my computer.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aims to be engaging and features branching dialogue choices, but it suffers from poor AI voice acting that detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the narrative deep and appealing, with a sense of mystery and meaningful choices, others feel it needs significant improvement and polish to reach its full potential. Overall, the story shows promise but requires further development to be truly impactful.
- “From what I could tell so far, the story seems deep and enjoyable.”
- “I think the storyline is appealing, and I like how the controls are taught slowly as you progress through the game.”
- “The story grabbed me right away—it’s mysterious, layered, and the fact that my decisions actually matter gives it real replay value.”
- “This game clearly wants to be taken seriously as a story-driven single-player game on some level (there is a conversation choice system and seemingly a companion system/NPC relationship system) that is thoroughly let down in any way by the AI voice acting.”
- “Oh, and there is a story, with branching dialogue choices, but it's too early to judge how well any of it is done.”
- “While this game still has a lot it needs to have added and polished, its potential is exciting and the story feels fresh compared to recent FPS games.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a well-received bullet time mechanic that enhances the shooting experience, appealing to fans of the genre. However, players have reported significant issues, including frustrating AI behavior and technical glitches that detract from overall enjoyment, leading some to pause their play until improvements are made.
- “I really enjoy the bullet time mechanic and appreciate how generous the game is with it; I've always been a big fan of bullet time shooters, and it's nice to see more of them.”
- “The AI has a unique approach, often charging at you without any sense of self-preservation, which adds an interesting element to the gameplay. However, I hope it gets tweaked and balanced for realism.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps me on my toes, making each encounter feel dynamic and exciting.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is mixed; while some users report smooth performance with minimal stutters, others criticize the overall experience as flat and suggest that the writing may have suffered from poor pacing and excessive exposition, potentially indicating a lack of care in development.
- “Performance is good with little to no stutters.”
- “All of the performances are flat to the point where I genuinely cannot find a reason to care, and I suspect that a lot of the writing was handled by AI as well due to the strange dialogue pacing and excessive exposition.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is viewed as a personal preference, with some players expressing a desire for traditional aiming mechanics like iron sights or scopes instead of the game's unique zooming feature when aiming down sights (ADS).
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's replayability due to its engaging, layered story and the significant impact of player choices, which encourage multiple playthroughs to explore different outcomes.
- “The story grabbed me right away—it's mysterious, layered, and the fact that my decisions actually matter gives it real replay value.”
- “Every playthrough feels unique due to the diverse character choices and branching storylines, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “With multiple endings and various paths to explore, this game offers endless replayability that keeps me coming back for more.”