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The Savior From Above

95%Game Brain Score
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replayability, optimization
95% User Score Based on 215 reviews

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A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame combining multiple genres and featuring various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 215 reviews
graphics42 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and a beautiful art style, creating an immersive atmosphere.
  • It's a short but enjoyable experience, with engaging puzzles that are easy to solve yet satisfying.
  • As a free game, it offers great value, providing a unique and creative gameplay experience in a compact format.
  • The gameplay is very short, typically lasting only 15 to 30 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
  • Some players found the puzzles to be too simple or lacking in depth, leading to a less challenging experience.
  • There are occasional control issues and bugs that can disrupt the gameplay, such as lag or awkward character movement.
  • graphics
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the stunning visuals, beautiful art style, and high-quality design that enhance the overall experience. Despite the game's short duration of 20-30 minutes, the impressive graphics and atmospheric elements contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a standout indie title. Some users noted minor issues with character animations and performance on higher settings, but overall, the visuals are considered a major highlight.

    • “Stunning graphics and design.”
    • “Perfect graphics and animation.”
    • “An excellent little indie game with stunning visuals and atmosphere, definitely worth playing.”
    • “The visuals of the game are also far beyond what I would expect from a free game.”
    • “The graphics and weirdly captivating setting and story kept me intrigued for the entire duration.”
    • “A simple space game with creative visuals.”
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its beautiful visual storytelling and atmospheric presentation, despite being short and simple. Many players express a desire for a longer narrative, highlighting the potential for expansion and deeper exploration of the intriguing plot. Overall, the combination of engaging puzzles and captivating visuals enhances the storytelling experience, making it a memorable indie gem.

    • “A beautifully presented, atmospheric, short and light puzzle game that gets playful with perspective and wraps up its visual storytelling with a very cool ending.”
    • “The story was short, but it was told so well without a single word.”
    • “A true little indie gem, with wonderful graphics, beautiful atmospheric music, and a lovely story.”
    • “It's sad that the story is short.”
    • “I mean I see it's a full story, but it's a bit too short, and has a great potential to become more....”
    • “I would love for it to be longer as the story seems really interesting and I would love to see more of it.”
  • atmosphere
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its beautiful visuals, enchanting sound design, and immersive storytelling, creating a captivating experience that enhances the puzzle mechanics. Reviewers highlight the blend of chill and eerie elements, making it both soothing and thought-provoking. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout feature, elevating the game to a memorable indie gem.

    • “A beautifully-presented, atmospheric, short and light puzzle game that gets playful with perspective and wraps up its visual storytelling with a very cool ending.”
    • “Very beautiful and atmospheric with smooth animation and wonderful lighting.”
    • “A true little indie gem, with wonderful graphics, beautiful atmospheric music and a lovely story.”
    • “I hope you will give us a full version of this game, it's chill, it's slow-paced, yet the atmosphere is enchanting...”
    • “Short but enjoyable and thought-provoking game; the puzzles are simple but good enough to make you move a brain cell to solve them. I love the dark, mysterious atmosphere it adds to the game's charm.”
    • “- soothing atmosphere with chill eerie music.”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as short, lasting around 20-30 minutes, but is praised for its beautiful art, engaging puzzles, and creative mechanics. While some players note that it features familiar gameplay elements, the overall experience is considered enjoyable and refreshing, with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and story. Many reviewers express interest in seeing the gameplay expanded in future updates.

    • “A short but sweet game about 20-30 minutes of gameplay, very nice graphics and beautiful art still.”
    • “Such a vibrant gem of a game, feels like nothing I have played before, and its combination of mechanics and environments keeps it refreshing throughout the (unfortunately) brief time to complete it.”
    • “I really enjoyed the variation in gameplay, a fresh take on how we can interact with games.”
    • “The gameplay is about half an hour long.”
    • “Gameplay is a bit short but that's alright as I know they are working on adding a lot more to it.”
    • “Walking simulator mixed with some less than exciting gameplay.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with soothing soundscapes that perfectly complement the visuals and gameplay. Reviewers highlight the pleasant sound effects and beautiful soundtrack, describing it as a key element that contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, making the game a delightful indie gem.

    • “Pleasant music and sound effects make this whole great experience even better.”
    • “A true little indie gem, with wonderful graphics, beautiful atmospheric music and a lovely story.”
    • “Super atmospheric with a great soundtrack.”
    • “The graphics look great, the color palette works incredibly well with the sounds and music used, and the thoughtful narrative reminds me of games such as Arrog or Kids.”
    • “Soothing atmosphere with chill eerie music.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally considered not replayable due to its short playthrough time of about 20 minutes, which some players feel limits its longevity. However, others argue that not all games require high replayability, as some are designed to be brief, enjoyable experiences.

    • “Not every game needs to have replayability, or to have a deeper meaning; some games are just meant to be short, fun experiences.”
    • “Not replayable; the playthrough is about 20 minutes, so overall it's a good game, but I don't know how to rate it because it's just too short.”
    • “Not every game needs to have replayability or a deeper meaning; some games are just meant to be short, fun experiences.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, while some elements of the game require optimization, it is not considered a significant problem by users, suggesting that it does not detract from the overall experience.

    • “Some aspects need a little bit of optimization, but it's not a big issue, so don't worry.”
    • “Some aspects need a bit of optimization, but it's not a big issue, so don't worry.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the presence of a comical character known as the "funny deer man," which adds a whimsical and entertaining element to the overall experience.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, especially the funny deer man character!”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and the absurd situations, like the funny deer man!”
    • “The game’s humor is top-notch, with memorable moments featuring the hilarious deer man!”
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