Twin Sector
- September 16, 2009
- DnS Development
Get on Steam"Twin Sector" is a physics-based puzzle-platformer game set in a desolate frozen city. As the last surviving human, you must explore the city and uncover the truth behind your survival using your unique magnetic gravity glove to manipulate objects and solve intricate puzzles. With a focus on exploration and innovation, the game offers a challenging and immersive experience in a bleak yet captivating world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features inventive puzzles that challenge players to think outside the box, with some puzzles allowing for multiple solutions.
- The unique mechanic of telekinetic gloves adds an interesting twist to the gameplay, allowing players to manipulate objects in creative ways.
- Despite its flaws, some players find the game enjoyable and appreciate its challenging nature, especially for hardcore gamers.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including frustrating fall damage and inconsistent physics that can lead to unfair deaths.
- Voice acting and overall presentation are poorly executed, detracting from the immersion and enjoyment of the story.
- Many players find the controls sluggish and unresponsive, making the gameplay feel tedious and frustrating, especially during critical moments.
- story42 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized for being generic, predictable, and poorly executed, often drawing unfavorable comparisons to better titles like Portal. While some players found moments of investment towards the end, many noted a lack of compelling characters and a failure to deliver a cohesive narrative, with issues such as weak voice acting and a cliffhanger ending that feels unsatisfying. Overall, the story is seen as a missed opportunity, overshadowed by its execution and lack of originality.
“Then there's the story—full of twists and turns 🌀.”
“I did find myself legitimately getting invested in the story and characters despite largely being a more serious near beat-for-beat retelling of Portal.”
“The concept is solid in both story and game mechanics.”
“The story is vague, and the path isn't clear.”
“The plot utterly fails to compel you to complete the game, and the characters are nothing to write home about.”
“The story overall is bland.”
- gameplay39 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Twin Sector is characterized by its physics-based mechanics, which, while initially intriguing, often lead to frustration due to poor execution and inconsistent controls. Players report that the core mechanics, such as the glove system, are slow and cumbersome, detracting from the overall experience and making the game feel tedious and unengaging. Despite some well-designed puzzles and a solid concept, the lack of polish and the unforgiving nature of the gameplay result in a bland and often frustrating experience.
“I completed it twice, on both modes and I have to admit, the second run was more pleasurable to do as I knew how the mechanics worked perfectly.”
“Definitely an unusual parkour gameplay with this title, will take some practice to get a speed run.”
“The pros are the neat push-pull mechanic, the often well-designed puzzles, and the fact that some puzzles can be solved in different ways.”
“The gameplay is hideous.”
“Despite an appealing concept and likable female protagonist, this game's broken mechanics and unforgiving checkpoint system make it almost completely unplayable.”
“The collision is bad, the gameplay mechanics are worse, and the puzzles are boring; they're either super easy or stupidly difficult.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are rough around the edges and dated, particularly when compared to other titles in the genre. While some appreciate the atmosphere and aesthetic choices, others criticize the low-quality graphical assets and performance issues, suggesting that the visuals do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak point, with some redeeming qualities but largely failing to impress.
“The atmosphere and aesthetics are interesting and the game does have an intriguing vibe.”
“The graphics - while not state of the art, do not interfere with the game, and set a decent enough mood.”
“Good graphics for the time that the game was originally released.”
“Launch the game and... oh, these graphics are a bit rough around the edges.”
“With the low quality of graphical assets, resetting to checkpoints should take the blink of an eye, especially from an SSD, but instead one waits for what seems like the regrowing of an eye... absolutely abysmal.”
“From its level graphics that look on par with the original Quake, to its terrible voice acting, twitchy physics, and sluggish controls, the puzzle-solving is an unenjoyable chore.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is characterized by frequent glitches and bugs, which some players find adds an element of unpredictability and adventure. However, these issues can also lead to delays and frustration, suggesting that while the chaotic experience may appeal to some, it detracts from overall stability.
“Nah, just good old-fashioned glitches.”
“> If you enjoy unpredictable puzzles and unexpected glitches, this game's for you.”
“But glitches and bugs are causing delays.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding moments of genuine hilarity, such as amusing glitches and poorly translated subtitles. However, others criticize the overall comedic execution, citing stiff animations and subpar voice acting that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the unintentional humor and absurd plot twists, many feel the game lacks the charm and wit of better titles.
“Seriously, I almost got hit by my own door—it was hilarious 😂”
“The developers had a sense of humor, though.”
“Wait a minute... hilariously bad plot twist at the end leaving room for a sequel?”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally seen as a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the subtle integration of the soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere, others find it lacking, with only a few memorable tracks and concerns about loud volume at startup. Overall, the music contributes positively to some aspects but fails to impress consistently.
“To be fair, that is indeed an innovative concept and works rather well most of the time; some puzzles are cleverly designed and the subtle use of the soundtrack fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
“I think there's a song or two in the menus; that's about the only redeeming quality.”
“(Be careful of the loud music when you first start the game...)”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as intriguing and innovative, with cleverly designed puzzles and a well-fitting soundtrack that enhance the experience. However, some players found the visuals lacking, leading to mixed feelings about the overall atmosphere.
“The atmosphere and aesthetics are interesting, and the game has an intriguing vibe.”
“To be fair, that is indeed an innovative concept and works rather well most of the time; some puzzles are cleverly designed, and the subtle use of the soundtrack fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
“As for the visuals and atmosphere, I was left sadly unimpressed.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, citing the unnecessary "recharge time" that slows down gameplay and contributes to a tedious experience. While the puzzles and item interactions are reminiscent of titles like Portal and Half-Life, they quickly become monotonous, detracting from overall enjoyment.
“There is absolutely no reason for the 'recharge time' other than to draw this game into a tedious crawl.”
“As I said earlier, this game rides on the heels of Portal and Half-Life, as you can pick up many items in the game, but the game itself gets tedious really fast.”
“The puzzles are okay, but those can also get tedious.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engagement, with users finding the story to be boring and uninspiring.
“The story felt incredibly dull and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
“I found the narrative to be unengaging, lacking the depth needed to connect with the characters.”
“The emotional moments fell flat, leaving me feeling indifferent rather than moved.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from low replayability due to repetitive textures, a lack of story expansion, and outdated presentation elements, including blocky cutscenes and grammatical errors in subtitles. The only incentive for replaying is the unlockable hardcore mode, which offers a more challenging experience by disabling quicksaves. Overall, players feel that the game does not provide enough motivation to revisit it.
“The presentation feels too stale, the texture work is repeating itself from level to level, the story doesn't try to expand on what is already known, the ending is a cliffhanger building up for a sequel that obviously never came.”
“The cutscenes are blocky and years behind the 2009 standard, and there is no replay value except the unlockable hardcore mode that lets you play with quicksaves disabled.”
“You can find grammatical errors in the subtitles, which detracts from the overall experience and further diminishes any incentive to replay the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, suggesting that better testing could have addressed various flaws, ultimately enhancing the overall experience despite its low-budget elements.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, ensuring that the game runs seamlessly without major performance issues.”
“The game's optimization really shines, providing a stable frame rate and quick load times that enhance the overall experience.”
“All of the flaws above could have been fixed with proper game testing and optimization, which would have made for an alright little game even with the low-budget mocap, intro cutscene, or texture quality.”
