Strange Encounter

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Strange Encounter is a single player action game. It was developed by Rymentz and was released on November 9, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You are a ufologist investigating recent UFO sightings in a region of the Swiss Alps. Enjoy an original adventure full of mysteries !

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game features a unique puzzle-solving system that encourages logic and observation.
The atmospheric graphics and sound design enhance the overall tension and immersion.
As a free-to-play title, it offers a creative experience with interesting quests and a decent environment.

The game suffers from poor visibility and lighting, making navigation difficult and frustrating.
Many dialogues are poorly written and lack depth, leading to wooden character interactions.
The game is short and consists mainly of fetch quests, which may feel pointless to some players.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story in the game is generally viewed as subpar, with many players finding it lacking depth and engaging content, often reduced to simple fetch quests. While it offers a brief narrative experience, the overall execution and performance issues detract from its appeal, leading some to recommend seeking more substantial storytelling elsewhere.
- “Strange Encounter is a short, free game from a new developer who used the latest iteration of the Unreal Engine to tell his story.”
- “The game - the story page confirms - is rather short and can be completed in an hour or so.”
- “A free walking sim with quests about a guy searching an area that recently had a UFO sighting.”
- “Personally, I would not come back to this one as I was too bothered by the negatives of this and would not care to see the story again.”
- “The story was subpar and the performance on my machine was equally subpar.”
- “If you're looking for something with a quality story, then you should probably look elsewhere.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the environment is well-detailed and utilizes Unreal Engine 4 effectively, the overall quality is not top-notch. Critics pointed out that the visuals may not meet high expectations, especially given the game's simplistic nature and focus on fetch quests. However, the fluid controls and decent sound design were appreciated by some players.
- “The environment seemed to be fleshed out well with plant life, sculptures, and a decent utilization of the water areas, with only one holding any importance; the rest are just for aesthetic.”
- “It uses Unreal Engine 4, and the graphics are really decent. The controls and movement are fluid, and I had no trouble interacting with NPCs or objects.”
- “The graphics were nice, and the sound/music was fine.”
- “So this is my opinion: the game itself is crap; however, being as it is a first game made by 2 people only, I will give them the benefit of the doubt. They tried, and I feel they will do a lot better in the future if they continue to make games, but the graphics are not the best and the sounds made me feel uneasy, like the woman who fell over. Overall, I would give it a 4/10.”
- “I wonder if the game was translated in the form of more recent graphics, or as a visual novel/interactive fiction.”
- “The only good thing about this would be that the environment seemed to be fleshed out well with plant life, sculptures, and with a decent utilization of the water areas (only one of them holding any importance; the rest are just for aesthetic).”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by exploration in a vast forest environment, focusing on finding items and interacting with characters. Players praise the game's engaging mechanics and seamless performance, highlighting its unique themes related to UFOs and Swiss mythology.
- “One of the best games about UFOs and the mythologies of Switzerland; the gameplay is brilliant and the map is very big.”
- “No bugs or issues I noticed in the gameplay when I played it.”
- “Gameplay consisted mostly of running around a forest trying to find stuff and people.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is generally criticized, with users noting that it performs poorly on lower-end machines, suggesting that only higher performance setups may provide a satisfactory experience.
- “Sadly, I cannot find a lot of positive things to say about this game other than the fact that it may work much better on higher performance machines.”
- “The story was subpar and the performance on my machine was equally subpar.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviewer expresses a mixed emotional response, acknowledging the developers' effort despite the game's shortcomings, particularly in graphics and sound, which contributed to an uneasy feeling. They remain hopeful for the developers' future projects, indicating a willingness to support their growth.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered satisfactory, complementing the visuals without standing out significantly.