terminal connection

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terminal connection is a single player simulation game with a violence theme. It was developed by austen and was released on July 15, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

terminal connection is a metaphor for doomscrolling. You fly a plane. Stay close to surfaces to keep your engine running as hyperreal landscapes flood your sensesMore Info: Extensive writing about terminal connection and the process of creating it can be found on our blog: Overview: https://artgamesthesis.com/2024/07/15/terminal-connection-an-overview/Process: https://artgamesthesis.com/2024/07/…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game offers a difficult but fun experience with engaging visuals and smooth controls.
Unique and trippy art style with a compelling ending that creatively addresses the concept of doomscrolling.
Good performance without lag and has an interesting concept that some players find enjoyable and recommend.

Lacks meaningful gameplay loops and interactive feedback, making it feel more like an art experience than a game.
The controls can be clunky, causing difficulty with movement and landing, leading to player frustration.
Certain sections, such as traveling through darkness, are frustrating due to poor visibility and design, causing players to stop playing.

graphics
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The graphics feature impressive visuals, particularly in the artwork, but the overall presentation is confusing and comes across as a tunnel of distorted or misinterpreted imagery.
- “All that happens in this art exhibition is you 'fly' through a tunnel of garbage misinterpreted visuals.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for lacking meaningful interaction and any engaging gameplay loops, resulting in an experience that feels more like an art exhibit than a functional game.
- “There are no gameplay loops in this rejected art school dropout exhibition, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”