The Prism
- September 7, 2015
- Nikhil T
"The Prism" is a 2D open world puzzle platformer, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences. In the game, players control pixels 02 and 03, navigating a living prison called the Prism and solving challenges while being watched by its eerie eyes. Players can choose to face the prison alone or join forces with a friend in local co-op mode.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art, style, music, and atmosphere of the game are amazing.
- It's a nice and chill game that can be played to kill time.
- The game can be enjoyable, especially in co-op mode, and is worth trying if you have a coupon.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including game-breaking issues and poor collision detection.
- The gameplay and puzzle design are basic and uninspiring, leading to frustration, especially for solo players.
- The lack of online co-op and misleading controls make the game less enjoyable.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting its impressive art style and music, which collectively create an immersive experience.
“The art, style, music, and atmosphere of this game are amazing.”
“Great atmosphere.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Players find the technical issues overshadow the gameplay, making it feel repetitive and less engaging.
“It's buggy, it's boring, it's more of the same.”
“Escaping a prison (for pixels) has never been more pleasing and buggy to experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of mechanics that are well-separated, preventing cognitive overload; however, the overall gameplay and puzzle design may leave something to be desired.
“A lot of different mechanics are introduced, but thankfully kept separate so as not to overload my brain.”
“I wish I could say the same for the gameplay and puzzle design.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its exceptional quality, contributing significantly to the overall art, style, and immersive atmosphere.
“The art, style, music, and atmosphere of this game are amazing.”
