sphereFACE
- January 6, 2015
- VoxelStorm
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience with a blend of retro and contemporary elements, making it a fun and addictive shooter.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
- The game features a steep learning curve that rewards perseverance, with a variety of weapons and strategic gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- The controls can be unintuitive and require significant configuration, which may frustrate new players.
- There are occasional technical issues, such as the game hanging after collisions, which can disrupt the experience.
- The initial gameplay can feel tedious and overwhelming, especially for those unfamiliar with roguelike mechanics.
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise from users, with many describing it as fantastic, cool, and fitting perfectly with the game's retro style. The soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience and deemed well worth the price of the game.
“The soundtrack alone is well worth the price asked.”
“The music of this game is very cool.”
“The music is great too and fits the game well.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The soundtrack is killer!”
“Love the idea, the retro style, the music.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Sphereface offers engaging and addictive gameplay, featuring a wealth of content, a captivating atmosphere, and a well-balanced mix of strategic elements and fast-paced action. Players appreciate the roguelike mechanics, achievement progression, and the challenge presented by permadeath, making it a standout experience for action game enthusiasts.
“This dev knows how to make a game - lots of content, great atmosphere, awesome achievement progression, plenty of options, lore, and most importantly - a really fun and addicting game mechanic.”
“I love the aesthetic, and the roguelike repeatable gameplay.”
“Beautiful, atmospheric, deep... and well-balanced, with interesting weapons and strategic gameplay.”
“With a steep learning curve and frantic gameplay, permadeath and a mysterious storyline, Voxelstorm has created a modern classic.”
“I love the aesthetic, and the roguelike-like repeatable gameplay.”
“- Fast-paced gameplay that keeps you on edge.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. Coupled with a steep learning curve and permadeath mechanics, the mysterious narrative contributes to the game's status as a modern classic.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“With a steep learning curve and frantic gameplay, permadeath, and a mysterious storyline, Voxelstorm has created a modern classic.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beauty and depth, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the well-balanced design, rich lore, and strategic gameplay that enhance the overall ambiance, making it both fun and addictive.
“This dev knows how to make a game - lots of content, great atmosphere, awesome achievement progression, plenty of options, lore, and most importantly - a really fun and addicting game mechanic.”
“Beautiful, atmospheric, deep... and well-balanced, with interesting weapons and strategic gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their unique aesthetic, particularly the use of vector graphics within a spherical environment, which enhances the overall experience of the roguelike gameplay. Players find the visual design both innovative and visually appealing, fulfilling long-held fantasies of immersive VR graphics.
“I love the aesthetic, and the roguelike repeatable gameplay.”
“I've fantasized about VR games with vector graphics on the inside of a sphere for years—it's great to see that it's as awesome in practice as it is in theory.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While initial grinding may feel tedious, players eventually appreciate the tactical depth it brings, as they engage in strategic gameplay involving traps, sniping, and evasive maneuvers with a variety of unique weapons.
