The Divine Invasion
- December 3, 2021
- Whale Rock Games
Get on Steam"The Divine Invasion" is a sci-fi, turn-based strategy game where players build and manage a space fleet to defend humanity from an alien invasion. By exploring planets and space encounters, players gather resources to upgrade their ships and expand their fleet. With challenging gameplay and various victory conditions, players must balance strategic planning and quick decision-making to save the universe from annihilation.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a captivating cyberpunk atmosphere that immerses players in its world.
- The combat system is dynamic and engaging, allowing for interesting gameplay with various skills and abilities.
- The storyline is intriguing, blending elements of science fiction, mysticism, and philosophy, which can appeal to fans of complex narratives.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and unpolished mechanics, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- Many players find the dialogue-heavy storytelling tedious and the lack of voice acting detracts from immersion.
- The game lacks clear direction and guidance, often leaving players confused about objectives and navigation.
- story54 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players praising its intriguing cyberpunk and philosophical themes, while others find it confusing and poorly presented, often citing a lack of voice acting and clunky dialogue. Many appreciate the world-building and visual aesthetics, but the linearity and lengthy text can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative has potential but suffers from execution issues, leaving players divided on its effectiveness.
“With its rich storyline, breathtaking graphics, and thought-provoking challenges, this game stands out as a true gem.”
“One of the most remarkable aspects of the divine invasion is its story.”
“The plot is quite interesting and, in my opinion, is very well disclosed.”
“The story is completely unexplained and next to impossible to follow, not helped by the fact that there is absolutely no voice acting and the only indication that there is any 'story' is the terrible looking subtitles that show up for five seconds.”
“The gameplay is awful and mundane; you can barely even play the game. There is a lengthy text with no voice which the developer calls a story, the AI acts the same throughout the entire time you spend playing this garbage and is dumb to say the least.”
“Unfortunately, the main story is boring.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its engaging combat mechanics and immersive world, while others criticize it for being clunky and poorly executed. Many appreciate the variety of quests and the ability to choose different play styles, but there are significant complaints about the controls, AI, and overall execution, leading to a lack of coherence and enjoyment for some. Overall, while the game offers interesting ideas and a captivating narrative, its gameplay suffers from inconsistencies and technical issues.
“With its captivating narrative, immersive world, and engaging gameplay, this game is sure to appeal to fans of classic RPGs and those interested in exploring complex themes and ideas inspired by the works of Philip K.”
“Unique gameplay: the gameplay reflects the game world, emphasizing close combat and intriguing stealth options, allowing players to choose their path and style.”
“This game has a good combat system, as well as the gameplay itself is captivating.”
“The gameplay is incredibly clunky, with your character swinging around his sword in really slow, easy to avoid attacks.”
“The gameplay is awful and mundane; you can barely even play the game. There is a lengthy text with no voice which the dev calls story, the AI acts the same across the entire time you spent playing this garbage and is dumb to say the least.”
“The controls are equally sloppy; gameplay here is basically below amateurish.”
- graphics29 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their high quality and detail, often likening them to impressive cyberpunk visuals. However, some users note issues with optimization, lighting, and occasional graphical bugs, suggesting that while the visuals are generally good, there are areas that need improvement. Despite these criticisms, the graphics are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and overall experience.
“The divine invasion is an interesting game with insane graphics, great plot, and nice soundtrack.”
“With its rich storyline, breathtaking graphics, and thought-provoking challenges, this game stands out as a true gem.”
“Detail and graphics at the highest level.”
“Visuals that burn your eyes faster than a solar eclipse.”
“The graphics look like something ripped straight out of the Unity Asset Store.”
“On higher resolutions, it would look like a piece of graphical artifacts.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and repetitive, while others appreciate it as a nice addition to the overall experience. Critiques highlight a lack of variety and depth, with some describing it as damaging to the ears due to poor volume controls. Overall, while the soundtrack has its supporters, many feel it fails to elevate the gameplay.
“The divine invasion is an interesting game with insane graphics, a great plot, and a nice soundtrack.”
“Great music and graphics.”
“+ great graphics and music.”
“Boring game, no voice acting, have to read a lot in a game. The repetitive music play style is tragic; even Super Mario has more mobility and movement. Have I mentioned that the game is boring? :(”
“The music is just a playlist of generic futuristic music, which feels uninspired and lacks any memorable qualities.”
“Annoying repetitive music, cringy dialogue, and the dialogue box covers the entire screen.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive cyberpunk atmosphere, characterized by neon-lit streets and a haunting digital reality that captivates players from the start. With meticulous graphics and visual effects, the environment enhances the intriguing plot, creating a surreal and mysterious ambiance that draws players into its depths. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both captivating and gloomy, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Amazing and mysterious atmosphere.”
“Cyberpunk atmosphere: the game immerses you in a cyberpunk world filled with paradoxes, neon-lit streets, and a sense of haunting reality within the digital realm.”
“Every pixel on the screen seems to have been crafted with meticulous care, creating a surreal and ethereal atmosphere that envelops the player from the very beginning.”
“+ gloomy atmosphere.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is well-received, with players noting good performance and minimal bugs, especially for an early access title. However, some users mentioned that certain areas can be too dark, and the game's large size continues to grow with updates.
“I was pleased with the presence of good optimization, although the size of the game is quite large and it increases with the release of every update.”
“Pretty good for early access, didn't notice any bugs or performance issues.”
“Cool game genre, I would play something similar. In general, the gameplay is quite pleasant, and the graphics are normal. The optimization is also good, only in some moments it is too dark.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, including numerous glitches and a lack of polish, leading many to feel it still resembles an early access title. While some appreciate its indie effort, the overall consensus suggests it may be best approached with caution, especially if purchased at a lower price.
“Despite leaving Steam Early Access (where this arguably still belongs), the game is buggy as all hell, extremely unpolished, and is apparently incomplete.”
“It feels like a buggy asset flip, and even the beginning of the game is very slow and tedious. It seems most of the sound effects are missing.”
“I only recommend this if you're okay with getting past the glitches. It is an amazing indie effort and definitely worth a try if you buy it cheap and skip the blabla.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with a slow start and a lack of engaging content. The experience is marred by technical issues, making the repetitive tasks feel more like a chore than an enjoyable challenge.
“It feels like a buggy asset flip, and even the beginning of the game is very slow and tedious. It seems most of the sound effects are missing.”
“The grinding is relentless, making the experience feel more like a chore than an enjoyable game.”
“The endless backtracking and repetitive tasks make it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with numerous reviews appearing in broken English or Russian, suggesting a coordinated effort to promote the game through fake reviews. Many users express concern over the game's reliance on direct purchases and its association with asset flips and scams.
“Avoid this cash grab.”
“The reviews are all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same times (in groups of around 10), and all have a direct Steam purchase of the game. The accounts are consistently used to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humorous setting provides an engaging experience, though players feel that it is somewhat marred by control and graphic bugs that need addressing.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
“The quirky characters and their funny interactions kept me entertained from start to finish.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability is lacking, with some even stating that a previous title, "A New Reckoning," offered a more engaging experience in terms of replay value.
“A new reckoning was more replayable than this.”
“The game lacks the depth needed to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
