The Apotheosis Project
- July 10, 2015
- Midian Design
Get on Steam"The Apotheosis Project" is a sci-fi, real-time strategy game where players must build and manage their own space stations while navigating political intrigue and territorial disputes. With a focus on modular station design and resource management, players must balance their actions to survive in a hostile universe. Complete with a dynamic narrative and a variety of factions, this game offers a rich and immersive experience for strategy fans.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique storyline and engaging characters that can provide moments of joy and humor.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be enjoyable for fans of point-and-click adventures, especially if approached with the right expectations.
- The game is very affordable, making it accessible for players looking for a budget-friendly experience.
- The voice acting is widely criticized for being unmotivated and lacking emotion, detracting from the overall experience.
- Puzzle design is often seen as frustrating and nonsensical, with many requiring trial and error rather than logical reasoning.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and poor graphics, which can hinder gameplay and immersion.
- story30 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as average or weak, with many reviewers noting its convoluted plot, poor pacing, and lackluster voice acting. While some players found enjoyment in its cheesy, 80s sci-fi vibe and appreciated certain unique elements, the overall narrative is often described as uninteresting and filled with holes. Despite its shortcomings, a few players highlighted moments of fun and cleverness, suggesting that the game may still be worth a try for those seeking a light-hearted experience.
“The game's storyline is unique and kept me invested in the characters and their journey.”
“For the price you usually get crap games, but The Apotheosis Project is a lovingly crafted game, with a unique storyline.”
“Great story, good messages and ideas about the alien civilizations, and funny characters; yet the puzzles have usually no clue (lots of trial and errors) and some objects are hidden too well.”
“Perhaps if the story were something special I could recommend this game, but this story is average and the voice acting is under average.”
“The story is overall pretty weak and nonsensical.”
“The plot is full of holes, the main characters are argumentative and generally intolerable.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear outdated and can hinder gameplay, particularly in puzzle-solving scenarios. While some appreciate the immersive world created by the art style, others criticize the low quality and poor integration of 2D and 3D elements. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant drawback, especially for a game released in 2014.
“The graphics are nice for a small indie adventure game.”
“Good graphics.”
“Graphics – 7/10”
“The graphics could also be much better in a game made in 2014.”
“The game itself is not good either - graphics look 10 years older, voice acting is terrible, and gameplay is slow and confusing.”
“The story is mediocre, the voice acting is weak and the graphics are minimal quality.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the clever dialogue and funny character interactions, others find it hit-or-miss, with certain jokes falling flat. Notably, moments of physical comedy and specific humorous lines have garnered laughs, contributing to an overall lighthearted atmosphere. However, the humor may not be enough to compensate for the game's challenging puzzles and hidden objects.
“Some humorous dialogue that got a laugh out of me.”
“Funny cozy game; if you want an authentic feel of a midnight Saturday, this is the game for you.”
“Really funny dialogues, really.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, providing a relaxing and fitting atmosphere, though opinions on the intro vocals, which feature a dramatic classical opera style, are mixed. While some players appreciate the overall composition, others find the vocal elements less appealing.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I wasn't too fond of the vocals (classical, opera-style, quite dramatic), though I did like the music.”
“As for the intro music... well I guess that's always a personal thing, eh?”
“The music was quite fitting.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay received a score of 6/10, with users noting that it is slow and confusing, detracting from the overall experience. While the theme and atmosphere were appreciated, the outdated graphics and poor voice acting further diminished the gameplay quality.
“The game itself is not good either - graphics look 10 years older, voice acting is terrible, and gameplay is slow and confusing.”
“I liked the theme and atmosphere but the gameplay was severely lacking.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly detract from the experience. While some acknowledge the low price point, the overall consensus is that the game is frustratingly unstable and in need of substantial polish.
“For the price, this could still have passed as 'okay for this price but not great' and maybe squeaked by with a thumbs up only for being cheap; unfortunately, it's also a buggy, glitchy mess.”
“Very buggy.”
“However, it is buggy and frustrating in places and needs polish.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it is recommended for farming, the repetitive switching back and forth can feel tedious and detract from overall enjoyment.
“I find the switching back and forth mechanism to be tedious.”
“Recommended for game farming.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its minimalistic yet impactful design, creating an engaging thematic experience. However, some users feel that while the atmosphere is strong, it does not compensate for shortcomings in gameplay.
“I enjoyed the minimalistic, yet atmospheric effect.”
“I liked the theme and atmosphere.”
“I liked the theme and atmosphere, but the gameplay was severely lacking.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers a one-time enjoyable experience but lacks significant replay value, making it less appealing for multiple playthroughs.
“It's worth a play once, but really doesn't have much replay value.”
“After finishing the game, I felt no urge to go back and experience it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
