The Sentient
- February 29, 2016
- Uncaged Studios
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Get on itch.io Store"The Sentient" is a space-exploration game where you play as an artificial intelligence, tasked with aiding mankind's failing space exploration plans. You can recruit a crew, alter your ship, and perform research to improve technology. Procedurally-generated sectors of space and encounters with aliens add to the unpredictability of your journey. Your decisions can mean life or death for your ship and crew.
Reviews
- The game has an interesting concept and potential for innovative gameplay.
- Some players appreciate the unique take on crew management and the engaging battle gameplay.
- The graphics and sound are solid, and the gameplay seems smooth and optimized.
- The game has been abandoned by the developer, leaving it in a broken and unplayable state.
- Many players report severe bugs, crashes, and AI issues that hinder gameplay.
- The transition from 2D to 3D has been poorly executed, leading to frustrating mechanics and a lack of content.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it boring and awkward due to significant changes, such as the shift from 2D to 3D, which complicates object placement. However, others appreciate the engaging battle mechanics and innovative aspects, noting that the story is captivating and the overall experience is smooth and well-optimized despite dated graphics.
“The gameplay is quite different from most games, but at the same time, it can be considered a bit innovative.”
“The battle gameplay is engaging, and the story is interesting and immediately draws you in from the instant you start the intro.”
“The graphics and sound are solid, and the gameplay seems very smooth and optimized.”
“The actual gameplay is a boring yawnfest in every regard.”
“The game made some massive changes, and not for the better; many mechanics are just plain weird.”
“The game went from 2D to 3D, and when making rooms and placing objects, it becomes awkward since you cannot rotate them.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players feeling that the transition to 3D (or 2.5D) has detracted from the charm of the original 2D style, resulting in a dated appearance. While the art style of the ship's interior is appreciated, the overall visual presentation is considered passable and lacking in appeal, making it difficult for some to fully enjoy the gameplay. However, others note that the graphics and sound are solid, contributing to a smooth and optimized gaming experience.
“The graphics and sound are solid, and the gameplay seems very smooth and optimized.”
“The art style of the ship's interior is appealing, with a unique combination of 2D and isometric perspective.”
“The graphics are passable but seem to lack charm and oddly seem dated.”
“I can usually overlook dated graphics for gameplay, but this one makes it hard.”
“Meh, the new graphics for this game ruined it for me.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that render it nearly unplayable. Many players experienced interface problems and game-breaking glitches within the first few minutes, leading to frustration and caution against purchasing.
“The game had some promise in the beginning but was extremely buggy that it was unplayable.”
“Caution: if you are going to purchase this game, beware that it may be buggy; I discovered this within the first 10 minutes of playing it.”
“It's horrendously buggy too, from interface screw-ups to weird behavior and sometimes just straight up getting screwed because your crew will be unable to enter rooms to do things like sleep or use the bathroom.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is captivating and effectively hooks players from the very beginning, complementing the engaging battle gameplay with an intriguing narrative that unfolds throughout the game.
“The battle gameplay is engaging, and the story is interesting, immediately drawing you in from the moment you start the intro.”
“The game has an interesting storyline.”
- humor1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users feel that the humor in the game falls flat, particularly criticizing the combat mechanics as lacking comedic value and suggesting that they need significant improvement.
“Combat should really be reworked; it's not funny at all.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious at times, but the balance of luck and winning opportunities helps maintain their interest.
“The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources instead of actually playing the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the storyline.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game features solid graphics and sound, with gameplay that is notably smooth and well-optimized.
“The graphics and sound are solid, and the gameplay feels very smooth and optimized.”
“The game runs exceptionally well on various hardware configurations, showcasing impressive optimization.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
