Station 5
- December 29, 2023
- Raynmakyr
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Station 5" is a puzzle-based indie game where players must navigate an underground subway system. Your goal is to reach "Station 5" by observing the specific order of items inside each arriving train to identify any anomalies and determine which train to take. Selecting a train with an anomaly will send you back to the start, while choosing the correct train without an anomaly will move you closer to your destination. Success requires keen observation and strategic decision-making.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique twist on the anomaly genre, providing a challenging and engaging experience.
- The graphics and sound design are impressive, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Players appreciate the attention to detail and the meticulous nature of finding anomalies, making it rewarding for those who enjoy puzzles.
- The pacing is frustrating, with long wait times for trains and frequent encounters with anomalies that can lead to a cycle of failure.
- Many players find the game overly punishing, with a lack of rewards for successfully identifying anomalies and a reliance on luck.
- The difficulty spikes significantly, making it hard for casual players to progress without extensive knowledge or guides.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being slow and unsatisfying, with mechanics that frustrate even skilled players and speedrunners, as evidenced by the lack of any completed 15-minute speedrun achievements. Overall, the game fails to deliver an engaging experience.
“Slow and unsatisfying gameplay mechanics.”
“The 15-minute speedrun achievement has so far been completed by exactly 0 people, which just shows how flawed the game mechanics are; even skillful players familiar with observation games or speedrunners can't overcome the terrible system.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their impressive realism and aesthetic quality, with good optimization that allows smooth performance even on mid-range hardware like the GTX 1650 mobile.
“Graphics look very nice and realistic!”
“Optimization is at a decent level - I'm playing on a GTX 1650 mobile, and there's nothing in this scene that overloads the graphics card.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Textures are low resolution and appear blurry, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its eerie visuals, which effectively create a sense of fear and tension, making it feel like a compelling horror experience. The presence of unsettling NPCs further enhances this chilling ambiance, contributing to an overall immersive and frightening environment.
“The atmosphere of this game is amazing; I kept scaring myself because of how eerie it looks. I can see how it would make an incredible horror game, especially with that NPC element. Just having her there freaked me out the most.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is poorly optimized.”
“Performance issues make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as intriguing, drawing comparisons to the narrative style of "exit 8," suggesting a compelling and engaging plot.
“The plot is interesting, reminiscent of 'Exit 8'.”
