The God Unit

About

The God Unit is a single player action game. It was developed by Cat Floor Studio and was released on February 12, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The GoD Unit" is a physics-based puzzle game set in a dystopian future, where players manipulate special cubes' mass to solve challenges within the B-O-NYX Corporation testing facility. With 42 levels offering varying difficulty and intriguing lore, this game fosters creative problem-solving and rewards attentive players. Expect unique mechanics, thought-provoking puzzles, and hopefully some chuckles along the way.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

+12

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features clever and challenging puzzles that require out-of-the-box thinking, making it a satisfying experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
The gradual introduction of mechanics, particularly the mass-shifting gameplay, adds depth and variety to the puzzles as players progress.
The humor and witty writing throughout the game enhance the overall experience, providing a light-hearted touch to the challenging gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of visual identity and can appear as a low-effort Unity asset-flip, especially in the early stages.
Controls can be frustrating, particularly in hard mode, where precision is often required for solving puzzles, leading to potential softlocks.
The story and world-building feel underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more context and explanation for the game's narrative elements.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by innovative mechanics centered around mass-shifting and cube manipulation, which gradually evolve to create engaging and challenging puzzles. While some players initially find the mechanics underwhelming, the overall design, humor, and level progression are praised for their depth and creativity, positioning the game as a strong contender in the puzzle genre despite superficial comparisons to other titles.
- “The game mechanics are based on manipulating cube mass while introducing innovative gameplay as we progress.”
- “While looking like a cheap Portal wannabe on a surface level, the gameplay and puzzle mechanics are more than solid and hold up against the best games in the puzzle genre.”
- “Really interesting gameplay and fun puzzles.”
- “The main gameplay mechanic of mass-shifting is something that starts out very boring and underwhelming, though I can appreciate a game utilizing the scroll wheel for what feels like the first time in forever.”
- “While looking like a cheap Portal wannabe on a surface level, the gameplay and puzzle mechanics are more than solid and are holding up on their own against the best games in the puzzle genre.”
- “Sometimes I just ignored the map and played with the mechanics.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop to the puzzle-solving gameplay, featuring an overweight billionaire navigating a mysterious facility. While the narrative is delivered through sparse documents and humorous commentary, it lacks depth, leaving players wanting more from the plot. Overall, the focus on puzzles overshadows the storytelling aspect, reminiscent of titles like The Talos Principle.
- “The game has very good humor and as we progress through the game, we are guided by a funny commentary voice, while we uncover the game plot by reading the different documents we find as we play.”
- “There's not a lot of fluff here; 90% or more of the game is strictly puzzles, which leaves the story somewhat to be desired.”
- “Story bits are given rather sparsely and somewhat remind me of The Talos Principle.”
- “Storywise, we play as an overweight billionaire who has to solve the different testing levels of a mysterious facility.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is generally well-received, featuring a funny commentary voice and engaging dialogue that enhances the experience as players uncover the plot. However, some users note that the humor can be inconsistent, with certain jokes, particularly at the beginning, being considered unnecessary or off-putting. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's mechanics and level design.
- “The game has very good humor, and as we progress through the game, we are guided by a funny commentary voice while we uncover the plot by reading the different documents we find as we play.”
- “Funny dialogue, great mechanics, and good level design.”
- “The humor can be a bit hit-and-miss, as the game starts off with some unnecessary fat jokes.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, with a stable 55fps on epic settings providing a smooth experience. While some users suggest a visual remaster with a "tron-esque" aesthetic could enhance the visuals, the current graphics do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Runs stable 55fps on epic graphics settings on deck, controller input is perfect, all around great experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts strong replayability due to its two difficulty modes, allowing players to approach levels differently each time, and the inclusion of optional collectibles that encourage exploration and critical thinking. This combination of features, especially at a low price point, enhances the overall playtime and engagement.
- “For a ridiculously low selling price, the game offers a lot of playtime content: two difficulty modes that provide great replayability, as we won't solve a level the same way each time, and optional items to collect (cups and foxes) that require good observation skills and extra brainstorming.”