Spheriums
- December 13, 2021
- Braintonik GameStudios
Get on Steam"Spheriums" is a single-player action game with good music and an immersive atmosphere. As Arcos, battle the Drainers across four vibrant Elder Worlds, each with unique alien species and environmental designs. Unlock powers, select weapons, and customize your skill tree to save your civilization's homeworld from energy depletion.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique visual style and engaging atmosphere, making exploration enjoyable across various beautifully designed alien worlds.
- The combat system evolves from simple to complex, providing a variety of enemies and challenges that keep gameplay fresh and exciting.
- Regular updates and improvements show promise for the game's future, and many players are eager to see how it develops further.
- The game is still in early access and has several mechanics that need refinement, including the upgrade systems and overall story depth.
- Some players find the combat mechanics, such as stunning enemies instead of killing them, less satisfying, and the energy regeneration system can lead to frustrating gameplay moments.
- Inventory management and leveling up can feel slow and cumbersome, detracting from the overall experience.
- music10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its calming and ambient qualities, enhancing the exploration experience on the unknown planet. Players appreciate how the soothing background tracks contribute to a sense of progress and safety as they clear areas, making gameplay more enjoyable and immersive. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features in the game's current alpha state.
“The music is what is going the best for the game right now in alpha; the calming traveling music as you explore this unknown planet made it easier to keep playing.”
“What I also enjoyed was how those areas would then have calming music in them after you clear that area, giving the feeling that you're properly making the planet safer as you play further and further.”
“With its rich colors and relaxing background music, the first world gives us all the concentration we need to fight the various monsters that stand in the way of our quest.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story unfolds as players explore various planets and uncover the fate of their comrades, requiring engagement and reflection rather than providing straightforward answers. While the narrative is intriguing and offers depth, it is still in alpha, necessitating further development and refinement to enhance the overall experience.
“As you explore and learn more about the different planets and your enemies, you uncover the story of what happened to your comrades and what they learned about these foes, as well as how you can defeat them, growing stronger and increasing your survivability with each upgrade.”
“A quest that requires attention and reflection, because the developers don't give us everything on a silver platter - that's what I like most about this game.”
“This game is still, however, in alpha and has a long way to go before it's done, with the upgrade systems and other in-game mechanics needing some work as well as fleshing out the story.”
“The original background story is challenging.”
“As you explore and learn more about the different planets and your enemies, you learn the story of just what happened to your comrades and what they were able to learn about these foes and what you can do to defeat them, growing stronger and increasing your survivability with each upgrade.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive world designs and uncluttered art style, which contribute to a visually relaxing experience. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a standout feature that enhances their enjoyment of the game.
“The atmosphere in the game is really good.”
“The atmosphere is great and the uncluttered art style is relaxing visually.”
“Great atmosphere with really nice world designs.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is currently in alpha, requiring significant improvements in upgrade systems and mechanics, as well as a more developed story. Initially puzzling, players find themselves engaged once they grasp the basic mechanics, leading to a rewarding experience of assembling and exploring.
“It’s puzzling at first, but once I got a basic hang of the mechanics, I was hooked on assembling more things and discovering more land.”
“This game is still in alpha and has a long way to go before it's done, with the upgrade systems and other in-game mechanics needing some work, as well as fleshing out the story.”
“The gameplay feels unpolished and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The mechanics are confusing and not intuitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their great atmosphere and colorful visuals, complemented by an uncluttered art style that creates a relaxing experience. Overall, the ambiance enhances the visual appeal of the game.
“The atmosphere is great and the uncluttered art style is relaxing visually.”
“Really like the ambiance and enjoyed the colorful graphics.”
