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System Critical: The Race Against Time

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49%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
graphics, story
82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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System Critical: The Race Against Time is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Old Formulas and was released on July 15, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Your Name Is Cyborg 17, Upon escaping the facility where you were manufactured your internal program was triggered setting your system into critical self destruct mode. With just 24 hours left to live until self destruction In a race against time you must stay alive In a constant fight for survival to escape the evil forces that created you. It is time to embark on a journey to find a way to rest…

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
music4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic Mega Man and Metroid games, providing a challenging and satisfying experience.
  • The VR mechanics are well-implemented, allowing for immersive gameplay with smooth controls and engaging platforming elements.
  • The developer is responsive to feedback and has shown commitment to improving the game, enhancing the overall player experience.
  • There is no sound in the game, which detracts from the overall experience and makes gameplay feel awkward.
  • The graphics are not polished, lacking the visual quality expected from modern games, which may disappoint some players.
  • The game can be extremely difficult, which may frustrate players who are not accustomed to the challenging nature of retro platformers.
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's soundtrack is a standout feature, with catchy and memorable tunes that enhance the overall experience and evoke nostalgia for classic 8-bit music. While some players found the music grating, many praised it for being phenomenally satisfying and motivating as they progress through levels. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal and emotional impact.

    • “Not only does it have a great soundtrack, but the game constantly encourages you to improve, and the reward for doing so hits you in your feels.”
    • “The developers have done a good job of creating catchy music for the levels, and if you're like me, you're going to spend a long time on each level.”
    • “The musical score in this game is phenomenally satisfying as you progress through the levels.”
    • “One of the major selling points was supposed to be the soundtrack.”
    • “The music was grating on my ears.”
    • “Got that music from the first level stuck in my head now just like how those 8-bit classics did to us growing up.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its enjoyable mechanics, particularly for fans of shooters, platformers, and metroidvania styles, making it a standout VR experience. However, some criticism is directed at the shooting mechanic, which features slow projectile speeds that detract from the overall feel. Players can manage two health bars—armor and health—visible on their non-dominant hand, adding a strategic element to the gameplay.

    • “The gameplay mechanics feel great.”
    • “If you enjoy shooters, platformers, and metroidvania-style gameplay, this is a must-have VR experience.”
    • “There are 2 health bars which you can view on the opposing hand to your gun; these show your armor and your health, both of which can be replenished when you stumble across each one during your gameplay.”
    • “The shooting mechanic with the slow projectile speed made your 'gun' look like it was shooting ping pong balls.”
    • “There are 2 health bars which you can view on your opposing hand to your gun; these show your armor and your health, both of which can be replenished when you stumble across each one during your gameplay.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are reminiscent of old-school 2D platform shooters, lacking the polish of AAA titles, but they serve the gameplay adequately. While not visually impressive, the game remains playable despite its simplistic design and some users noted that the level design could be improved. Overall, the graphics are functional but not a standout feature.

    • “The graphics remind me of the old school 2D platform shooters, and the fact that before hitting a checkpoint, you'll always go back to the beginning when you die adds to the nostalgic feel.”
    • “It's not a perfect game, so don't expect a polished AAA title or Half-Life graphics, but some games don't need all that razzmatazz; they just need to be playable, and this one is definitely playable.”
    • “The graphics remind me of old school 2D platform shooters, and the fact that before hitting a checkpoint, you'll always go back to the beginning when you die is frustrating.”
    • “The graphics are not amazing, but I would say the music is.”
    • “The level design was almost as ugly as the visuals.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around a cyborg's quest to escape from the facility where it was created, offering a narrative that combines elements of science fiction and survival.

    • “The game's plot revolves around a cyborg trying to escape the facility where they were created.”
    • “The game's plot is that you are a cyborg trying to escape the facility where you were created.”
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System Critical: The Race Against Time is a action adventure game.

System Critical: The Race Against Time is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 24 hours playing System Critical: The Race Against Time.

System Critical: The Race Against Time was released on July 15, 2022.

System Critical: The Race Against Time was developed by Old Formulas.

System Critical: The Race Against Time has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

System Critical: The Race Against Time is a single player game.

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