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Sphaera

44%Game Brain Score
music
graphics, atmosphere
55% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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"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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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
music3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a relaxing and meditative experience, making it ideal for unwinding after a long day.
  • It features beautiful visuals and a soothing soundtrack that enhances the tranquil atmosphere.
  • Players can enjoy a sense of freedom while exploring the environment and collecting items to grow the main tree.
  • The game lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive and boring experience for many players.
  • There are significant performance issues, including lag and camera problems that can hinder gameplay.
  • The objectives and mechanics are unclear, leaving players confused about what to do and diminishing overall enjoyment.
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's soundtrack is generally praised for its ability to change with the time of day, contributing 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

    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.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is characterized by deceptively peaceful visuals that enhance its horror elements, reflecting the developers' experience from earlier experimental titles. Additionally, Sphaera is noted for its beautiful graphics and a spiritual, philosophical ambiance that contributes to its overall atmosphere.

    • “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

    Players feel that the game lacks depth in its narrative, suggesting that additional lore and a more defined storyline would significantly enhance the overall experience. Many gamers prefer a rich 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.”
    • “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

    The game has limited 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.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is heavily influenced by Katamari, featuring similar mechanics and objectives that revolve around collecting and accumulating items in a whimsical manner.

    • “The mechanics and goals of the game feel inspired by Katamari.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you coming back for more.”
    • “The controls are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to dive right in.”
    • “The mechanics and goals of the game feel uninspired and derivative, reminiscent of Katamari but lacking originality.”
    • “Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant performance issues, with some expressing surprise that even high-end systems struggle to run the game smoothly. Despite expectations based on their hardware capabilities, optimization appears to be a major concern.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making it accessible for a wider range of hardware.”
    • “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.”

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