THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON

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THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON is a single player open world role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by SOLIDS Studio and was released on January 20, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

OFFICIAL DISCORD SERVER ➜ Kqa47ppNqh About the Game We are in the year 2452 on the planet CECLON, in galaxy 732. The Z-One team has been sent there to recover the Veka energy that abounds on the planet. This energy can be used to power all sorts of things, and above all to create water and artificial food. With the earth's resources in short supply, man sees this energy as a future solutio…

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Engaging mix of exploration, puzzles, survival, and combat with a rich and immersive sci-fi atmosphere.
Unique gameplay mechanics featuring dual control of character movement and a combat drone, with distinct skill trees allowing diverse strategies.
Well-designed day-night cycle that creates tension and variety, especially with challenging night-time combat against creatures.

Dialogue and voice acting are poorly executed with awkward phrasing and rough translations, detracting from the story experience.
Infrequent updates and lack of clear communication from the developers, causing concerns about long-term support.
Some technical issues such as limited resolution options, basic graphics, and overwhelming information presentation early on.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is complex, engaging, and rich in content, featuring smooth movement mechanics with dodges, melee attacks, and a unique dual control of a combat drone and character. While it may need some polishing, the variety of puzzles, areas, and game mechanics keeps players hooked.
- “The game is complex, highly engaging, and features smooth and efficient gameplay that keeps you hooked.”
- “The game is rich in content with various areas, puzzles, game mechanics, and creatures.”
- “The gameplay is super original: you control both a combat drone for shooting and a character who moves with smooth dodges.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story receives mixed feedback, with some users finding it intriguing and rich in lore that enhances immersion, while others feel it is lacking or absent. Overall, it combines exploration and puzzles within a narrative that engages players, though initial complexity may feel overwhelming.
- “After the first hour, which can be a little rough (the survival aspect is very advanced and the game is so packed with information that it can sometimes feel overwhelming), I really enjoyed this game, which mixes puzzles and exploration, with an intriguing story.”
- “We're immersed with Jensen in his mission to save humanity in this universe rich in content, and it definitely ticks quite a few boxes!”
- “There is a good story with many lore pieces scattered around.”
- “Which, of course, meant there was no story to the game at all anymore.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its beautiful, immersive sceneries, particularly the chill and captivating experience of traveling at night on sand dunes. Additionally, the oppressive ambiance of the dark night effectively enhances the overall mood.
- “There are beautiful sceneries and atmospheres, especially while traveling at night on the sand dunes; very chill and immersive.”
- “There are some good ideas in this game, for example, the oppressive atmosphere of the dark night works very well!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact is weakened by awkward dialogue and confusing phrasing, which detracts from key scenes. Additionally, usability issues like incorrect button prompt terms and limited resolution options further hinder the immersive experience.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are considered average, with some technical issues such as limited resolution options in settings. Additionally, awkward dialogue phrasing detracts from the overall presentation.