System Critical: The Race Against Time

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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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game 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 level design.
The soundtrack is catchy and enhances the overall experience, making players feel more connected to the game.

There is no sound control, leading to an awkward gameplay experience as the game lacks audio settings.
The graphics are not polished, resembling older titles and lacking the visual quality expected from modern games.
The enemy AI can be inconsistent, sometimes feeling overpowered or poorly designed, which can detract from the challenge.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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13%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and memorable soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience and evoking strong emotional responses as players progress through levels. While some found it grating, many reviewers highlighted its ability to stick in their heads, reminiscent of classic 8-bit tunes. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “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
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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 players noted that the shooting mechanic's slow projectile speed can detract from the action, likening it to shooting ping pong balls. Players also appreciate the dual health bar system, which adds a strategic element to 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
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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 and sometimes unattractive design. Overall, the graphics may not stand out, but they do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “The graphics remind me of the old school 2D platform shooters.”
- “It's not a perfect game, so don't expect a nicely polished AAA title or Half-Life graphics, but some games don't need all that razzmatazz; they just need to be playable, and this is 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
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The 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.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their fates.”