Subject A-119
- June 9, 2017
- Heekdevelopment
You play as Subject A-119, the first successful experiment in a series of clones. You wake up unintentionally and you don't know who, what or where you are.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential with fun puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty.
- The concept of using different superpowers to solve puzzles is interesting and can lead to unique gameplay scenarios.
- It's a free game, making it accessible for players who enjoy puzzle games without any financial commitment.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
- Controls are clunky and the lack of a proper tutorial for abilities leads to confusion and a poor user experience.
- The graphics and overall presentation are considered low quality, with many players finding the art style uninspired and the performance unoptimized.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered lackluster and unengaging, with many players feeling it lacks depth and polish. While there are some narrative elements tied to the gameplay, they often feel derivative and insufficient to hold players' interest, leading to a sense of emptiness in the overall experience.
“First-person puzzle game, 100% storyline based achievements.”
“Honestly, the game model feels more like an android rather than a clone, however, for the game's story I accepted that.”
“Finally, there is some story behind all the testing you are doing, that you will find out in the end, along with a cool easter egg!”
“There is also some story, but it did not grab my attention.”
“Seems unfinished; it needs more polishing on performance, tips, and UI. The in-game environment is nice, but it feels too empty. Again, no real story really, you just wander around solving puzzles until it finishes.”
“What little story there is seems to be ripped out of other games, and there isn’t anything special about it.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its low-quality, minimalist design and lack of consistency in special abilities, leading to frustration due to the absence of a tutorial. While it includes puzzles and platforming elements, the overall experience is deemed mediocre and unengaging.
“The gameplay is made up of puzzles and platforming.”
“Special abilities are not used consistently throughout gameplay.”
“It featured asset flip tier minimalist low poly art and extremely mediocre gameplay.”
“Slightly interesting premise, but the gameplay is terrible.”
“No beginning tutorial causes gameplay to be extremely frustrating.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, showcasing a nice aesthetic thanks to the use of Unreal Engine, although some players experienced performance issues that could be mitigated by adjusting settings. While the visuals are appreciated, many players emphasize that the focus of the game lies more in its engaging puzzles than in its graphical fidelity.
“The graphics are nice, seeing how it was built using the Unreal Engine.”
“The graphics and atmosphere, along with the music, create an enjoyable experience.”
“The game did seem to have a bit of trouble running, but turning down some settings will fix that.”
“The game did seem to have a bit of trouble running, but turning down some settings will fix that. I like puzzle games for the puzzles, not the graphics.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered fine, but it often mismatches the gameplay context, creating a sense of urgency in non-time-sensitive situations. While some players found the music enjoyable and atmospheric, others noted that it detracted from the overall experience by not aligning with the game's pacing.
“Now I'm trying to figure out the hidden achievement; it was really fun, and if you like puzzle 3D games, you should play it. The concept of different superpowers and combining their usage to escape rooms while solving puzzles works well. I found a pair of glitches, and it was fun. The graphics, atmosphere, and music are not bad.”
“Additionally, I was pleasantly surprised while playing by the music.”
“The music is fine, and the voice acting is okay.”
“The music doesn't seem to suit the situation well most of the time. For example, there was a level with no countdown or rush to complete, yet it had some sort of epic music playing that made it feel like I should be doing it as fast as I could.”
“The music doesn't seem to suit the situation well most of the time. For example, there was a level with no countdown or rush to complete, yet it had some sort of epic music playing that made it feel like I should be doing it as fast as I could.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting low frame rates and a sense of unfinished performance despite meeting minimum requirements. While the menus offer extensive options for performance tweaks, the overall experience feels unpolished and lacking in content, leading to a perception of emptiness in the game world.
“On a more technical aspect, the menus are quite thorough, having many options, especially for performance tweaks.”
“Seems unfinished, needs more polishing on performance, tips, and UI. The in-game environment is nice, but it feels too empty. Again, there's no real story; you just wander around solving puzzles until it's finished.”
“Poor optimization: the game runs at 30 fps with an R9 290X 8GB.”
“Sadly, though, it feels quite unoptimized, as while I was above the minimum requirements, I had low fps.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the game offers an enjoyable experience with its puzzle mechanics and atmosphere, it is marred by bugs and glitches in certain areas, which can detract from stability.
“Game is buggy in certain areas.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the graphics and music as fitting complements to the puzzle-solving experience. The combination of superpowers and engaging gameplay contributes to a fun and immersive environment, despite some minor glitches.
“The graphics, atmosphere, and music create an immersive experience that enhances the gameplay.”
“The combination of different superpowers and the puzzle-solving elements contribute to a captivating atmosphere.”
“Exploring the game is a joy, with its engaging atmosphere that keeps you invested in the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly with certain puzzles, although the overall time to achieve all accomplishments is relatively short, taking only a couple of hours. Additionally, the fact that the game is free may mitigate some frustration.
“I may be harsh, as it takes only a couple of hours to achieve all the achievements (and, of course, this is a free game), but some puzzles are very tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”