Sweven

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Sweven is a single player action game with a violence theme. It was developed by CG-Interactive and was released on April 22, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Sweven is a 2D platformer with an emotional story and beautiful graphics.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful black and white graphics that create an immersive atmosphere.
The calming soundtrack enhances the overall experience and adds to the game's emotional depth.
Sweven offers a short but enjoyable adventure, making it suitable for a relaxing gaming session.

The controls can be clunky and inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game is very short, with most players completing it in under 30 minutes, leaving them wanting more content.
Some levels are poorly designed, with traps that lack warning and mechanics that can feel buggy.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The story in "Sweven" is described as basic and minimalistic, primarily revolving around the protagonist's journey from a cage back to their parents, with only sparse background phrases providing context. While some players appreciate the emotional undertones and beautiful atmosphere, many feel the lack of depth and emotional attachment detracts from the overall experience, leading to mixed reviews on its narrative quality.
- “Sweven was one such game, a simple side-scrolling 2D platformer with an emotional story and beautiful graphics according to the product page description.”
- “However, they did end the story on a hopeful note, which was nice.”
- “The atmosphere is beautiful, the music is enchanting, and the story is jaw-dropping.”
- “The story in Sweven was pretty basic.”
- “While the Spartan approach made it more accessible, the lack of any real emotional attachment has me giving the story a 6 out of 10 as a result.”
- “Instead of a full story, you get background phrases telling you about the game environment.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's music is praised for its calming and enchanting qualities, enhancing the dark atmosphere and providing a beautiful backdrop to the gameplay. Players are encouraged to use headsets to fully appreciate the subtle soundtrack, which resonates well with the setting. However, some users noted a lack of memorable sound effects and ambient music, suggesting that while the main soundtrack is effective, the overall audio experience could be more immersive.
- “The game has a dark environment with calming background music.”
- “The subtle soundtrack provides a nice backdrop to the gameplay, and the actual sounds are clear and resonate perfectly with the setting.”
- “Sweven delivers peace and happiness to your world, and the music just intensifies that feeling.”
- “Also, the game puts a lot of emphasis on its music, which should be listened to by wearing a headset.”
- “Additionally, the ambience wasn't that great; you have a few sound effects here and there, but that's all as far as I remember. I don't even remember the game having any music.”
- “The soundtrack is lacking and fails to leave a lasting impression.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
24%
13%
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their minimalist yet immersive black and white art style, creating a unique atmosphere that enhances the emotional storytelling. Reviewers highlight the quality of the artwork as the game's strongest aspect, noting that each location feels distinct and visually appealing. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and experience.
- “Even if it's just a flash game, the black and white graphics have a quite immersive atmosphere.”
- “Minimalistic, but with awesome black and white graphics and a dreamy tale.”
- “The artwork is really top tier despite also being minimalist in nature.”
- “The graphics are actually the game's strongest aspect.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
Gameplay in the game is criticized for its frustrating mechanics, including buggy jump controls and poorly designed traps that trigger unexpectedly, leading to a lackluster experience. While the narrative focuses on the protagonist's journey, the gameplay itself is deemed the weakest aspect, with an overall rating of 5 out of 10. However, the soundtrack is noted as a positive element, enhancing the atmosphere despite the gameplay shortcomings.
- “Gameplay should be the most important aspect of Sweven.”
- “The subtle soundtrack provides a nice backdrop to the gameplay, and the actual sounds are clear and resonate perfectly with the setting.”
- “Some of the game mechanics can be frustrating.”
- “Some jump mechanics are quite buggy (especially when the eagle comes), but altogether you can pass through this adventure in less than half an hour.”
- “Between this fact and the cheap nature of the traps being set off with no warning, gameplay is definitely the weakest aspect of the game.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's atmosphere is often praised for its beauty and immersive qualities, with enchanting music and striking visuals contributing to a memorable experience. However, some players find that gameplay mechanics can detract from fully enjoying the atmosphere. While it draws comparisons to other titles like Limbo, it ultimately offers a unique and captivating ambiance that leaves a lasting impression.
- “The atmosphere is beautiful, the music is enchanting, and the story is jaw-dropping.”
- “Sweven is a beautifully atmospheric platformer.”
- “It is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric games I have ever played.”
- “Can't enjoy the atmosphere when you're too focused on trying to wrap your head around basic movement.”
- “While the game's black and white themed design is similar to that of Limbo, it does not have the same atmosphere.”
- “Game is a bit too short, but the art and atmosphere quality makes it unforgettable.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches and bugs, particularly affecting jump mechanics and animations, which can disrupt gameplay. Users report issues with character movement on uneven terrain and overall poor asset quality, suggesting a lack of polish and budget constraints. Despite these problems, the game can be completed in under half an hour.
- “Some jump mechanics are quite buggy (especially when the eagle comes), but altogether you can pass through this adventure in less than half an hour.”
- “Sweven is what happens when your animations are poor, your assets are buggy, and you don't even have enough budget to add color to your game.”
- “I found some glitches, and sometimes jumping or walking on tilted ground is really weird.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While "Sweven" features beautiful graphics and an emotional story, some players felt a lack of genuine emotional engagement, rating the narrative a 6 out of 10. However, others found the game's themes relatable and thought-provoking, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the emotional impact of the game appears to vary significantly among players.
- “Sweven was one such game, a simple side-scrolling 2D platformer with an emotional story and beautiful graphics according to the product page description.”
- “Those phrases can be easily applied to our world and make this game a bit emotional and thoughtful, and those moments were what made this game really enjoyable.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has a short playtime of approximately 30 minutes and is noted for having no replay value, suggesting that once completed, there is little incentive to play it again.
- “Just know going in that it weighs in at about 30 minutes and has zero replay value.”