The Prism
- September 3, 2015
- Nikhil. T
Get on Steam"The Prism" is a 2D puzzle platformer starring pixels 02 and 03, who must escape a living, watching prison. Featuring local multiplayer, players will face challenging puzzles and environments, relying on each other to progress. With dangerous obstacles and a cruel world, success requires risk and teamwork.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art, style, music, and atmosphere of the game are amazing.
- It's a nice and chill game to kill time, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The game can be fun to play with a friend in co-op, offering some ingenious mechanics.
- 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 in single-player mode.
- The lack of online co-op and misleading controls make the game less enjoyable for many players.
- 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 that contribute to an immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as amazing and engaging.
“The art, style, music, and atmosphere of this game are amazing.”
“Great atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its exceptional quality, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere and art style. Players find it soothing and immersive, enhancing their gaming experience and providing a sense of relaxation.
“The art, style, music, and atmosphere of this game are amazing.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- 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.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
