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The Construct

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61%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
61% User Score Based on 51 reviews

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About The Construct

The Construct is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Cannibal Panda Studios and was released on September 12, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Construct is a classical top-down view adventure indie game. The gameplay mixes retro-like gameplay mechanics with modern features and a spectacular atmosphere and mysterious storyline.

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61%Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
monetization1 negative mentions
  • Atmosphere and art direction are strong, creating an immersive and mysterious sci-fi environment.
  • The game offers a concise, approachable adventure with exploration, combat, and puzzles inspired by classic top-down shooters.
  • Replayability is enhanced by unlockable hard mode, bonus content, and collectibles, providing value beyond the initial playthrough.
  • Controls are often described as clunky, stiff, floaty, and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating or nearly unplayable for some.
  • Puzzles and level design have inconsistencies, unclear boundaries, and occasionally questionable logic, which can hinder player experience.
  • Short length and minimalist storytelling may leave some players wanting more depth, content, and narrative clarity.

  • gameplay

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    Gameplay offers a straightforward mix of exploration and combat with basic mechanics that lack polish and depth, making it less satisfying for experienced players. While the combat is uncomplicated and the controls feel unrefined, the game still provides a decent and solid experience for fans of simple indie sci-fi adventures. However, those seeking longer, more complex, or highly polished gameplay may find it limited and somewhat janky.

    • “Gameplay combines exploration, combat, and progression elements in a straightforward package.”
    • “Combat is uncomplicated, focusing more on keeping players engaged with the world than testing their mastery of advanced mechanics.”
    • “Players seeking a memorable indie adventure with a distinctive science-fiction flavor will find plenty to appreciate.”
    • “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
    • “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
    • “The gameplay itself is very basic; you could get longer levels and more complicated mechanics in Newgrounds, for ffs.”

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story presents a creative, retro-inspired adventure with a minimalist, cinematic approach that rewards players who enjoy piecing the narrative together themselves. While some find the storyline engaging and clear by the end, others note its brevity, occasional vagueness, and unimpressive UI hinder full immersion. Additionally, issues like small text, minor proofreading errors, and mixed reactions to the plot’s depth affect overall enjoyment.

    • “Built around a retro-inspired top-down perspective, the game aims to capture the feeling of classic adventures while incorporating a more cinematic approach to storytelling.”
    • “This approach works particularly well for players who enjoy piecing together a story on their own rather than being guided through every detail.”
    • “The storyline is sometimes a bit tricky to figure out, but it gets much clearer towards the end and once you get it you will love it; it's really creative.”
    • “Its short length means some players may finish just as they become fully invested in the world, and the minimalist storytelling can occasionally feel too vague.”
    • “However, if you’re chasing extended gameplay, polished mechanics, or a deep storyline, you might find it a bit limited.”
    • “Terribly boring with a bad storyline and even worse graphics.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The graphics of The Construct are simple and modest, featuring basic 2D visuals with a retro, atmospheric style that suits a small indie title. While not technically impressive or award-winning, they are generally adequate and charming for fans of this genre, though some find them uninspired or inconsistent.

    • “The construct is a modest but charming indie title that leans heavily into atmosphere, retro aesthetics, and a compact but varied experience.”
    • “The graphics are quite fine for a small indie game, and the gameplay is also decent for those who like these types of games.”
    • “It's one of those mediocre games with some nice graphics and some bad controls.”
    • “The game features simple, fairly basic 2D visuals, and while some effort went into them, they don't look great, either.”
    • “In the 3D era of gaming that began in the mid-1990s with dedicated GPUs like the S3 Virge and ATI Rage, phoning in the graphics like this isn't going to win any awards or appeal to enthusiast PC gamers.”
    • “Terribly boring with a bad storyline and even worse graphics.”

  • atmosphere

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a compelling and immersive atmosphere that captures the charm of classic top-down titles while incorporating modern elements. Though its presentation is modest compared to larger productions, the atmosphere effectively enhances the overall experience, making it a standout aspect of this indie adventure.

    • “The game's greatest strength lies in its atmosphere.”
    • “The presentation may not rival larger productions, but it effectively establishes an immersive atmosphere that suits the experience.”
    • “In the end, the construct succeeds as a compact and atmospheric adventure that pays homage to classic top-down games while introducing enough modern touches to feel relevant.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The game's music is praised for its atmospheric, spacey, and mysterious tone, effectively enhancing the overall mood. Many users find the soundtrack relaxing and fitting, contributing positively to the game's identity despite mixed opinions about the game itself.

    • “The art direction and lighting effects contribute significantly to the game's identity, while the soundtrack reinforces its mysterious tone.”
    • “I would also like to note the musical accompaniment, which is very pleasing.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “It looks nice, spacey, dark, alien-like. I'd even go as far as to say that the music/ambient isn't too shabby for such a game, but it just isn't a good game.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is a strong point, as the game embraces its limitations to deliver an engaging experience rich in mystery, exploration, and content worth revisiting.

    • “Replayability is another area where the construct performs better than expected.”
    • “It is a title that understands its limitations and works within them effectively, offering an engaging journey filled with mystery, exploration, and replayable content.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on lower-end hardware, which enhances accessibility. However, the menu system could use some improvements for better optimization.

    • “Performance is also commendable, as the game runs comfortably on lower-end hardware, making it accessible to a wide range of players.”
    • “Overall, the menu should be a little better optimized!”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's $5 price is seen as a greedy cash grab, especially given its defects and shortcomings, making it not worth purchasing compared to many higher-quality free games available on Steam.

    • “The game feels like a greedy, cash grab with prices around $5 USD, which isn't worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering many completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is impacted by frustrating control mechanics, as users note the lack of deadzones causes unintended button presses unless the sticks are perfectly centered, detracting from the overall experience.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences some minor glitches, but overall remains stable and playable without major issues.

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The Construct is a action adventure game. Common tags for The Construct include indie and trading.

The Construct is available on PC and Windows.

The Construct was released on September 12, 2016.

The Construct was developed by Cannibal Panda Studios.

The Construct has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Construct for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Construct is a single player game.

Similar games include Void Source, Fallen, TankBlitz, Innoquous 5, Concurrency and others.