Split

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Split is a single player casual shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by GamePlanet and was released on September 1, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Split is a single-player Sci-Fi puzzle game that incorporates unique mechanics of creating copies of yourself and manipulating time. As a citizen in a world where cities are protected by the Split indestructible shield system, you must navigate through the shield's control panel, filled with traps, using reflexes and problem-solving skills to progress. Grinding is required to improve abilities and tackle the game's many challenging puzzles."

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features interesting puzzle mechanics and a unique cloning concept that adds depth to gameplay.
The artistic style and cyberpunk environment create an engaging atmosphere, complemented by a smooth running experience.
There are many secrets to discover, providing a rewarding exploration aspect for players.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with voice acting, mouse sensitivity, and key press recognition, which significantly hinder gameplay.
The story is generic and poorly executed, with unconvincing characters and a lack of coherent motivation, leading to a disjointed experience.
Many puzzles become tedious and frustrating, especially in later levels, with unclear instructions and inconsistent mechanics.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The story in the game is widely criticized for being generic, poorly structured, and lacking engaging characters, leading to confusion and boredom among players. Many reviewers noted issues with voice acting, including unsynchronized dialogue and its abrupt cessation, which detracted from the overall narrative experience. While some appreciated the initial premise and setting, the execution was deemed rushed and unpolished, making the story feel like an afterthought rather than a cohesive part of the gameplay.
- “At the start, the story was kinda interesting, kinda iffy, but alright.”
- “I like the setting of the story and how the protagonist's involvement is.”
- “If you enjoy platforming and solving puzzles then you'll very much enjoy this game, but if you are after story and context of why you are doing what you are doing in the game then it falls quite flat.”
- “The story is extra generic with unconvincing characters and loose motivation.”
- “And the story itself is a miss for me, especially the start that outright confused me and bored me with useless dialog.”
- “The story itself felt somewhat rushed and not thought out, or an afterthought.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
12%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by unique and interesting puzzle mechanics, particularly in the early levels, but becomes tedious and less engaging after the tenth level. While some players appreciate the innovative concepts and moments, others find the shooting mechanics lacking and the overall experience frustrating due to insufficient explanations of the game's mechanics.
- “I love the portal, and the mechanics looked interesting.”
- “The puzzles tended to be interesting, with different mechanics introduced, and some decently cool moments.”
- “Overall, a decent puzzle game with interesting mechanics.”
- “Most importantly, after the tenth level, the game stops being this interesting concept about making clones of yourself to solve riddles and turns into making nonograms and other 'riddles' in a game with bad shooting mechanics, which just makes it a frustrating waste of time.”
- “Not a bad game with interesting puzzle ideas, but the overall feel of the puzzle mechanics is tedious.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with many expressing that the puzzles lack challenge and clarity, leading to a sense of monotony. The ability to rewind time diminishes the impact of failure, further contributing to the overall feeling of tedium throughout the gameplay experience.
- “I stopped at around 3/4 of the 20 levels, however, because it became so incredibly tedious and lacking.”
- “The physics aren't good and the puzzles aren't conceptually hard, just poorly indicated and tedious to accomplish.”
- “Some of the puzzles feel more tedious than fun.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent bugs affecting voiceovers and overall gameplay, including instances where audio disappears during cutscenes and glitches that can disrupt progress. Players report that these issues significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “The voiceover is buggy; sometimes it disappears for a whole cutscene and then dies completely mid-game. Occasionally, the drone speaks its lines from somewhere else entirely.”
- “This game is super buggy.”
- “I was having fun until I encountered some glitches that broke the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are praised for their unique aesthetic, particularly appealing to fans of cyberpunk styles. The art and music create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall puzzle experience, with visually engaging levels that captivate players.
- “As an avid fan of short one-off puzzle games, this one caught my eye with its aesthetic and seemingly unique concepts of cloning with actions.”
- “The art style and music are really unique and put you in the right mood for a nice puzzle game experience!”
- “The visuals are great, and each level has something to gawk at, especially if you are a fan of cyberpunk aesthetics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its unique and chill quality, effectively enhancing the cyberpunk atmosphere and creating an immersive experience reminiscent of the Blade Runner soundtrack.
- “The art style and music are really unique and put you in the right mood for a nice puzzle game experience!”
- “The music is very chill and perfect for the cyberpunk vibe, harkening very closely to that of Blade Runner's soundtrack.”