Subterraneus
- December 12, 2018
- CrazyKraken
Get on Steam"Subterraneus" is a Point&Click 2D adventure game where players control Clodomir, who falls into a garbage collection hole and wakes up in an underground cave. The goal is to reach the surface by interacting with over 500 points across 20 pictures. With customizable difficulty and a multi-layered hint system, players will enjoy the "old school" gameplay and humor while encountering 12 NPCs and various references.
Reviews
- Great quality of life features, including instant text advancement, smart actions toggle, and marked exits that enhance gameplay.
- Unique art style and engaging characters, complemented by a well-designed hint system that prevents players from getting stuck.
- Fun and humorous puzzles that respect the player's time, with straightforward mechanics and a cozy atmosphere.
- The game is quite short for its price, leading to a feeling of limited content.
- Item placement can be random and cluttered, requiring excessive backtracking and pixel hunting, which can be frustrating.
- Lack of manual saving options and some bugs in the hotspot system detract from the overall experience.
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging characters and a fun, light-hearted presentation, though some players found the humor to be occasionally forced. While the plot is simple and minimalistic, it effectively contributes to a sense of a larger, more fleshed-out world. However, there are noted inconsistencies in storytelling that detract from the overall experience.
“While the plot is simple, some of the bits you learn make the world feel more fleshed out.”
“Overall, I really liked the game, but the good visual worldbuilding plus the distractors made me feel like there was a larger world and story to explore.”
“The story is kind of minimalistic, the presentation is light-hearted and funny (albeit sometimes jokes feel a bit forced).”
“There are some inconsistencies in the storytelling.”
“The story is kind of minimalistic; the presentation is light-hearted and funny, although sometimes the jokes feel a bit forced.”
“While the plot is simple, some of the bits you learn make the world feel more fleshed out.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a mix of hilarious puzzles, offbeat jokes, and cultural references, contributing to a light-hearted presentation. While some players found the humor to be occasionally forced and the story less funny than expected, the overall comedic elements enhance the experience, particularly through witty dialogue associated with various objects.
“Hilarious puzzles.”
“It uses humor at every corner and has a plethora of well-known cultural references.”
“I liked that even for innocuous objects, they added funny bits of dialogue.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their unique and detailed artwork, featuring a colorful aesthetic and a hand-drawn style that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the thoughtful UI design and the game's ability to respect the player's time amidst the intricate visuals, which include numerous interactive elements on each screen. Overall, the original graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and appeal.
“This is an especially helpful feature for this particular game, because the artwork is very detailed and there are hundreds of objects on each screen that look as if they might be clickable.”
“I found the art style really nice and the UI very well thought out and simple to use.”
“I also liked the hand-drawn MS Paint aesthetic, which looks better when you are playing than in small screenshots.”
“Subterraneus is a point-and-click adventure with original graphics and okay everything else.”
“I also liked the hand-drawn MS Paint aesthetic which looks better when you are playing than in small screenshots.”
“This is an especially helpful feature for this particular game, because the artwork is very detailed and there are hundreds of objects on each screen that look as if they might be clickable.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its uniqueness, providing a distinctive auditory experience, though some users feel that certain tracks are merely okay and do not stand out as much. Overall, the soundtrack offers a mix of memorable compositions alongside more average pieces.
“The game features unique music that perfectly complements the gameplay.”
“The soundtrack is okay, but it could have been more engaging.”
“The music is okay, but it lacks the uniqueness that would make it memorable.”
“While the music is not terrible, it doesn't stand out in any significant way.”
“The soundtrack feels generic and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's strong visual worldbuilding, which enhances the emotional experience and creates a sense of a larger story to explore. Many express a sense of sadness upon completing the game, indicating a deep emotional connection to the world and narrative.
“Overall, I really liked the game, but the good visual worldbuilding plus the distractors made me feel like there was a larger world and story to explore.”
“Made me feel a bit sad it was over.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being less than ideal, with users reporting bugs such as unclickable items still highlighted in reduced mode.
“Not ideal and also buggy: there are a few items still highlighted in reduced mode that can't be clicked.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay involves navigating intricate puzzles that may require multiple attempts to master, particularly for players aiming for achievements. The autosave feature can be a double-edged sword, as it forces players to restart from the beginning if they make mistakes. Additionally, finding collectibles adds an extra layer of exploration, though some players may discover most without extensive searching.
“The gameplay is engaging and challenging, especially when aiming for achievements, as you may need to restart from the beginning due to autosave while figuring out the mechanics of the puzzles.”
“Finding collectibles adds an extra layer of depth to the gameplay, and I managed to find almost all of them without really searching.”
“The mechanics of the puzzles are well-designed, making the gameplay both rewarding and thought-provoking.”
“If you're aiming for achievements, you might need a bit longer since you could screw up one of those while figuring out the mechanics of the related puzzles. This means you'll have to restart from the beginning due to autosave, and you also have to find collectibles. I think I found all but one without really searching for them.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive at times, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
“I encountered several bugs that disrupted the gameplay experience, causing me to lose progress and feel disconnected from the game.”
