Sphaera

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Sphaera is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Chilla's Art and was released on June 26, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Sphaera is a relaxing exploration game where you play as a small sphere in a vast grass field filled with animals. Collect and interact with animals, and experience a day/night cycle as you uncover the world created by a higher power. With Nvidia Ansel support, capture your animal encounters in stunning detail."

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and tranquil experience, making it a good choice for unwinding after a long day.
Visually appealing with pretty graphics and a nice soundtrack that enhances the meditative atmosphere.
Provides a unique concept of collecting items to grow a tree, which some players find enjoyable and calming.

Controls and mechanics are poorly explained, leading to confusion about objectives and gameplay.
Many players feel the game lacks depth and variety, making it repetitive and boring after a short time.
The game is considered overpriced for its content, with some reviewers suggesting it should be free or significantly cheaper.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is generally well-received, featuring a great soundtrack that changes with the time of day and contributes to a relaxing atmosphere. While some users feel it doesn't quite match the quality of other titles like Proteus, it still has memorable moments and enhances the overall experience. However, a few reviewers noted that despite the pleasant music, the game feels somewhat empty in other aspects.
- “Great soundtrack that I think changes with the time of day.”
- “It's actually a great relaxing game with good music.”
- “The game has nice music.”
- “The graphics, sounds, and music are pretty, but other than that it's empty.”
- “The music isn't as good as Proteus, but it has its moments.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are described as visually appealing and stylized, contributing to a beautiful atmosphere. However, some players feel that the graphics can overshadow gameplay, leading to a sense of emptiness and boredom due to limited progression visibility. Overall, while the visuals are praised, they may not be enough to sustain engagement.
- “Sphaera is a game that has pretty visuals and a spiritual/philosophical atmosphere.”
- “But as it is, it feels more like a graphics test and becomes boring very fast.”
- “The graphics, sounds, and music are pretty, but other than that, it's empty.”
- “Overall, the game has a similar structure to Proteus, but the progression is less apparent off the bat because the graphics are very stylized and your view is artificially limited by the grass.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant performance issues with the game, even on high-end systems capable of running other demanding titles like Ark on ultra settings. Despite expectations for better optimization, many players find the game's performance lacking.
- “I was aware of the performance issues, but I thought my computer, which can run Ark on ultra settings, would be able to handle this game as well.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game accessible to a wider range of players.”
- “I knew what I was getting into with the performance issues, but I figured my computer that can play Ark on ultra could handle this.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “It's frustrating to see such potential wasted due to lackluster optimization; the game often feels unplayable.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is hindered by poorly explained controls and unclear mechanics, leaving players uncertain about their objectives. However, the game draws inspiration from Katamari, suggesting a potential for engaging mechanics once understood.
- “The controls are not well explained, and it's not really clear how any of the mechanics work or what you're supposed to do.”
- “The mechanics and goal of the game feel inspired by Katamari.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is characterized by deceptively peaceful visuals that contrast with its horror elements, showcasing the developers' expertise in creating immersive environments. Additionally, Sphaera is noted for its beautiful graphics and a spiritual, philosophical ambiance that enhances the overall experience.
- “Now I understand how they manage to create deceptively peaceful atmospheres in their horror games - they had some practice in their early (probably experimental) games.”
- “Sphaera is a game that has pretty visuals and a spiritual/philosophical atmosphere.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the game lacks depth in its storytelling, suggesting that additional lore and narrative elements would significantly enhance the overall experience. Many gamers prefer a well-defined background and clear objectives to engage more fully with the gameplay.
- “Even just a few more pieces here and there to add some lore and story to the world would have made this game 200% more fun.”
- “Even just a few more pieces here and there to add some lore/story to the world would have made this game 200% more fun.”
- “Some people like to play a game where there is a background story, action, and a really specific goal.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers minimal replayability, with users noting a lack of achievements and expressing boredom after a short playtime of around 30 minutes.
- “There are no achievements, very little replay value, and I was bored after 30 minutes.”