The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day

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"The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day" is a post-apocalyptic adventure game where you play as an inquisitive engineering robot, RT-217NP, exploring intriguing locations and uncovering the truth about the long-extinct human race. The game features diverse puzzles, fateful decisions, and thought-provoking discussions to enhance the mysterious atmosphere and immerse you in the storyline. Your choices and problem-solving skills will determine the outcome of this captivating narrative.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,005 reviews

story766 positive mentions

gameplay77 negative mentions

Interesting story and premise about robots in a post-apocalyptic world.
Beautiful graphics and atmospheric soundtrack enhance the experience.
Puzzles are engaging and provide a good mix of challenge without being overly difficult.

Clunky controls and slow movement make navigation frustrating.
The game ends abruptly on a cliffhanger, requiring purchase of a sequel for resolution.
Limited character interactions and dialogue options reduce player engagement with the story.

story
1,739 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day" is a central focus, featuring an intriguing narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world where robots navigate the remnants of humanity. While many players find the premise compelling and the atmosphere engaging, criticisms arise regarding the pacing, linearity, and abrupt cliffhanger ending that necessitates purchasing a sequel for resolution. Overall, the game is appreciated for its storytelling potential, though it suffers from execution issues, including clunky gameplay and underdeveloped character interactions.
- “The story is interesting, coupled with good worldbuilding and some likeable characters.”
- “The uncertain: last quiet day offers a beautifully crafted post-apocalyptic world that captivates with its rich atmosphere and environmental storytelling.”
- “The story is engaging, with immersive atmosphere and philosophical undertones that make it a must-play for anyone seeking a memorable gaming experience.”
- “The story is practically non-existent (and gets completely ret-conned in the next installment) and even internally is inconsistent.”
- “The story is very short, just shy of 3 hours and I was inspecting everything.”
- “The story is weak and uneventful, the characters have absolutely no personality and the world is colourless.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their impressive quality, detailed environments, and atmospheric design, particularly for an indie title. Many players noted the beautiful art style and effective use of lighting, which contribute to an engaging visual experience, despite some minor glitches and dated elements in certain areas. Overall, the visuals are considered one of the game's strongest aspects, enhancing the storytelling and immersive atmosphere.
- “The graphics are absolutely gorgeous.”
- “The visuals alone are extremely well done, making it a pleasure to exist in the game world.”
- “The graphics are great for an indie game, and the atmosphere is a good blend between dystopian and cyberpunk.”
- “Graphics look a bit dated even for when it was released in 2016.”
- “The graphics feel really outdated, the camera and movement combine in a frustrating way that often results in the movement being buggy and only being able to turn when you stop and wait for a second, and the puzzles felt cheap, like something a mobile game would have--except worse, somehow.”
- “The graphics are dated, and the level design could use some streamlining.”
gameplay
454 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day" has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its slow pace, clunky controls, and linear mechanics that often lead to tedious backtracking. While the game features a narrative-driven experience with some engaging puzzles, the overall execution is marred by frustrating gameplay elements and a lack of depth, making it feel more like a walking simulator than a traditional adventure game. Despite its intriguing story and visuals, many players feel that the gameplay does not justify the short playtime and price point.
- “As an avid gamer, I've traversed through countless virtual worlds, but few have left such a lasting impression as 'The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day.' This atmospheric adventure game offers a unique blend of narrative-driven gameplay, stunning visuals, and thought-provoking puzzles that immerse players in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited solely by robots.”
- “Gameplay-wise, 'The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day' offers a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and dialogue-driven interactions.”
- “The gameplay feels solid, and somewhat akin to 'Life is Strange' in the sense of a movement-oriented point-and-click, with an interesting storyline that keeps the player engaged.”
- “Almost an okay game, but a few very frustrating gameplay sequences make it not worth it.”
- “The gameplay felt very sluggish as the main character walks at a leisurely pace, which is very annoying, and the backtracking aspect also felt kind of dragging.”
- “The gameplay is slow and tedious, and you just end up looking for objects on the screen to use in other places.”
music
337 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. While the soundtrack is often described as beautiful and fitting for the game's tone, some players noted that it can become repetitive due to short looping segments. Additionally, a specific music puzzle has been criticized for being overly challenging for those without a musical background, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The ambient soundtrack further enhances the immersion, perfectly complementing the somber tone of the narrative.”
- “The soundtrack is wonderful.”
- “The music is magnificent and really creates a great atmosphere for the game world and the playing experience.”
- “The game's soundtrack is free to check and consists of a bunch of full tracks, yet in-game all the music is in 10-second loops that repeat ad nauseam.”
- “I don’t think it is fair to play a clip of music and expect people to be able to tell what notes are played.”
- “Unfortunately, it is very short (3 hours), the gameplay is rather boring and the puzzles are rather easy (except one that is impossible for non-musicians to solve... I mean how many people can actually tell musical notes by hearing them?).”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and beautifully crafted environments, complemented by a haunting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the rich, post-apocalyptic setting and the attention to detail in both visuals and sound design, which contribute to a captivating and engaging atmosphere. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics and pacing, the game's atmosphere remains a standout feature that resonates with many players.
- “The uncertain: last quiet day offers a beautifully crafted post-apocalyptic world that captivates with its rich atmosphere and environmental storytelling.”
- “The game's attention to detail, engaging story, and immersive atmosphere make for a truly unforgettable gaming experience.”
- “The atmosphere is fantastic, voice acting is well done, graphics are cool.”
- “The environment and atmosphere are nothing remarkable.”
- “The game also lacks atmosphere considering how much time they spend on building the world and characters.”
- “If I could describe the overall atmosphere of the game, I'd have to say it's quite dull.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and slow, with many players finding the controls clunky and the gameplay repetitive. While some enjoy the visuals and story, the frequent backtracking and simplistic puzzles detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of frustration and boredom. Overall, the game is seen as lacking depth, making the grinding feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “A bit grindy.”
- “The gameplay is slow and tedious, and you just end up looking for objects on the screen to use in other places.”
- “This is a beautiful point-and-click game that lengthens its gameplay at every opportunity, and at some point, the tedious fetch quests, the boring animations, awkward controls, and slow walking speed will penetrate your frustration level, and you'll just tab out for a tutorial.”
- “Despite the easy challenges, my minor complaint is that walking from point to point and back can get tedious and break the flow if going for too long.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by clever observations from the robotic protagonist, who provides amusing commentary on human rituals and objects, often leading to funny misunderstandings. Players appreciate the dry wit and subtle humor, particularly in the character's interactions and the inclusion of pop culture references, although some find the humor repetitive or lacking depth. Overall, the game's comedic elements, combined with its engaging story and voice acting, contribute to an entertaining experience, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and predictability.
- “A funny game about the future with robots.”
- “The amount of valve and pop culture references make this game hilarious.”
- “The dialogue between the characters was kind of funny, but I don't think that was intentional.”
optimization
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting poor performance, low frame rates, and issues related to controls, particularly for mouse and keyboard users. While some users experienced smooth gameplay without significant issues, others noted stuttering and inadequate optimization, especially on systems that exceed the recommended requirements. The use of the Unity engine has been both praised for its graphical capabilities and criticized for its performance shortcomings, indicating a need for further optimization to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The uncertain is powered by the well-known Unity engine, bringing life to this wonderful world and giving the developers the ability to create stunning worlds with optimized gameplay.”
- “I'm on Windows 10 / GTX 1080 and it ran perfectly for me without any performance issues or hiccups.”
- “This game runs smoothly, music is relaxing, and is very interesting with minimal gameplay.”
- “The optimization is a bit inadequate because the game can't run at a stable 60 fps on a machine with computational power far greater than the recommended system requirements.”
- “The game uses Unity, which guarantees bad performance and lack of optimization.”
- “Framerate and performance are abysmal.”
stability
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, sluggish controls, and frustrating movement mechanics. Many players experienced crashes, freezes, and minor visual glitches that detracted from the overall experience, although some noted that the game could still be enjoyable if one is willing to overlook these issues. Overall, the game appears to be unpolished and clunky, impacting gameplay significantly.
- “Some stutters and loading, but no glitches or crashes.”
- “Good art, decent UI, not buggy.”
- “The movement is atrociously janky, the dialogue is often incoherent (I have to assume that it's a translation issue, so I typically wouldn't hold it against the devs, but it's worth mentioning), and there are numerous mild visual glitches.”
- “The game is buggy (I had to restart it 3 times in 2 hours due to the game completely breaking itself).”
- “The controls are god awful, you get stuck in places, it freezes, it's clunky; there's a scene where you drive a car and you can't even use camera controls because it is so bugged.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the dialogue system that allows for different outcomes based on choices, many criticize the overall lack of substantial replay value due to its short length and limited content. Some mention that the game offers minimal incentive to replay, primarily for achievements or to explore alternate dialogue options, but overall, it is seen as lacking in meaningful replayability.
- “The dialogue system allows players to shape the character's personality through their choices, adding a layer of replayability as different decisions lead to alternate outcomes.”
- “It's quite short, but has a bit of replayability because apparently some of your dialogue choices do affect the story progression.”
- “However, there was still replayability due to different dialogue options affecting your choices later in the game and the randomization of the puzzles.”
- “This game isn't very long, it isn't very challenging, it ends in a cliff-hanger, and it doesn't have much to offer in replay value, so I don't recommend you pay much for it.”
- “1.) 3.5 hours for the full story, 100% achievements, and no replay value at all.”
- “There is no replayability whatsoever.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with some players finding potential for character development and connection with the robotic characters, while others criticize the lack of engaging storytelling and emotional depth. Many reviewers express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from emotional engagement, such as stiff voice acting and slow controls, leading to a sense of monotony rather than the intended emotional impact. Overall, while there are moments of emotional resonance, they are often overshadowed by gameplay issues and a perceived lack of compelling narrative.
- “In fact, there was a lot of potential for character development and touching moments when interacting with the tragic remains of human society.”
- “Just under an hour in and, despite thinking it was my solitude that would make me cry eventually, I'm already forming emotional connections with the other robots.”
- “The quality of this game actually made me feel sad I got it on sale.”
- “When it finally starts to get interesting, 'whoops buy part 2.' Yeah, thanks but no. If I have to spend another 15€ just to get the same amount of play hours (2 hours for 15€? Hell no) and get a really boring story, I would prefer to spend my money elsewhere.”
- “For 15 euros, you might as well get a whole game. Yet for this game, they want you to pay 15 euros for a part of a boring story that is way too slow and irritating.”
- “The plot idea is good, but the game is majorly brought down by bad gameplay and a boring story.”
character development
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Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking, with many reviewers noting vague plot motives and a lack of memorable character arcs, particularly among robotic characters. While the world-building and character design are praised, there is a consensus that the potential for deeper emotional engagement and character growth remains largely unfulfilled, overshadowed by a focus on puzzles and gameplay mechanics. Overall, players express a desire for more substantial character development in future chapters.
- “In fact, there was a lot of potential for character development and touching moments when interacting with the tragic remains of human society.”
- “The game has the potential to be great, with the world-building and character developments as its strongest assets.”
- “So much effort has been put in for the location and character designs and back stories.”
- “Character developments are missing, plot motives are vague and partly not very comprehensible.”
- “There is a lot more emphasis on puzzles instead of character development and story.”
- “Character development also leaves something to be desired, for me.”
monetization
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The game's monetization strategy involves offering the first installment for free to entice players into purchasing the sequel; however, some users feel this approach backfires, leading them to reconsider investing in the next part.
- “The team behind this gave it away for free so you’d be interested in part 2, but I think this game is a stellar advertisement on why you shouldn’t get part 2.”