Temple of Aluxes
- October 25, 2017
- Silver Machine Studios
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamTemple of Aluxes is an action-adventure game set in the ancient Mexican jungle. Players uncover the mysteries of the temple while battling enemies and solving puzzles. With its unique setting and engaging gameplay, Temple of Aluxes offers a fresh take on the classic adventure game genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a variety of puzzles that provide a good mix of difficulty, making it enjoyable for both casual and experienced players.
- The original scanner sphere mechanic adds a unique twist to the gameplay, and the low-poly visuals are appealing.
- Many players found the game to be a fun and engaging experience, often playing for several hours and appreciating the sense of progression through multiple rooms.
- The game suffers from poor instructions and frustrating mechanics, particularly with the scanner, which can lead to confusion and tedious gameplay.
- Several bugs and glitches were reported, including missing items and issues with object interactions that hindered progress.
- Some puzzles were criticized for being less intuitive, leading to a reliance on trial and error rather than clever problem-solving.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an original scanner sphere mechanic and multiple rooms filled with puzzles, allowing players to examine hidden elements. However, the scanner mechanic is often described as tedious and infuriating, detracting from the overall experience despite the game's potential.
“Original scanner sphere mechanic.”
“Multiple rooms, with many puzzles, and a neat mechanic of examining for hidden things.”
“Not a bad game, from a good VR puzzle studio.”
“That said, the mechanic of the 'scanner' is infuriating.”
“And the scanner mechanics is just incredibly tedious.”
“The original scanner sphere mechanic is frustrating.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature low poly visuals that some players appreciate, particularly in the context of a Mayan temple theme. However, issues such as blurriness and a lack of clarity in puzzle design detract from the overall experience, with some elements feeling out of place or poorly integrated.
“The theme of the Mayan temple is noticeable in sound and visuals, but is not present in puzzle design; most of them look like arcade machines inside an ancient tomb.”
“When I first tried this game, I didn't like it, since the sound was bugged, the graphics were a bit blurry, and the column with blue lines in the first room was impossible to solve. There were no clues, so I had to try all possibilities.”
“The theme of the Mayan temple is noticeable in sound and visuals, but is not present in the puzzle design; most of them look like arcade machines inside an ancient tomb.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally good, with users reporting it to be 97% bug-free. However, some players have experienced buggy controls, particularly when interacting with tile mechanics, which can disrupt gameplay. Reloading levels is suggested as a workaround for certain issues, such as missing items.
“97% bug free... if you think you're missing a torch, reload the level.”
“Controls seemed buggy in places, especially when turning tiles.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the VR escape rooms is highly praised, with users highlighting its immersive quality and engaging puzzles as key elements that enhance their overall experience.
“Great atmosphere, great puzzles, just exactly why I like VR escape rooms.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly the scanner mechanics, to be excessively tedious and monotonous, leading to frustration.
“The scanner mechanics are just incredibly tedious.”
“The grinding feels repetitive and lacks any real reward.”
“I find the grinding to be a mind-numbing experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
