Uriel's Chasm 2: את

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Uriel's Chasm 2: את is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Rail Slave Games and was released on November 13, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

In "Uriel's Chasm 2: את" , players step into the role of a young girl who, after being sent to another dimension as a sacrificial offering, is adopted by a mysterious entity and tasked with creating a paradise for a mysterious suitor. The game features a unique blend of bullet-hell boss rushes, retro arcade-style gameplay, and surreal, glitchy environments, as reality begins to unravel itself due to a strange digital disturbance called Mayim. Prepare for a relentless and fantastical journey, filled with unpredictable challenges and tantalizing mysteries.

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Audience ScoreBased on 152 reviews

music4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique multi-genre approach, combining elements of bullet hell and mini-games, which some players found intriguing.
The pixel visuals and audio music received some praise for being decent, adding a retro charm to the experience.
For those who enjoy challenging gameplay, the bullet hell mechanics can provide a test of skill and mastery.

The game suffers from a confusing and nonsensical storyline, with many players feeling lost and frustrated by the lack of clear objectives.
Technical issues abound, including unresponsive controls, lack of options for graphics and audio settings, and a broken main menu that hinders gameplay.
Many reviews describe the game as a tedious experience, with unskippable cutscenes and repetitive gameplay that detracts from enjoyment.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in this title is characterized by a confusing mix of mechanics and genres, often leaving players frustrated with its lack of clarity and coherence. While some elements, like the bullet hell challenges and unique artistic vision, show potential, the overall execution suffers from cryptic features and a disjointed experience that detracts from enjoyment. Players noted that the game requires significant practice to master, but the convoluted mechanics and frequent interruptions from the story hinder the overall flow of gameplay.
- “The multi-genre aspect seemed intriguing and innovative, as did the first few minutes of intro and gameplay.”
- “This game is truly what an indie game should be, rejecting a lot of modern game mechanics and opting instead to follow the developer's artistic vision.”
- “But once the mechanics are discovered, even without appreciation for the story, the bullet hell becomes a challenge to master, and beating the game on a limited number of lives will take much practice.”
- “It's a lackluster game with very confusing mechanics and a 'story' that makes as much sense as your under-the-influence screaming-to-himself dude on the street corner.”
- “There's a number of different game modes that are presented as you progress through the game, but it turns out that even if you add more mediocre kinds of gameplay to a game, it doesn't make it better.”
- “You have to input your key mapping every time you start the game (with little indication of what you have to actually do), and confusing gameplay that makes no effort to tell you how any of the mechanics work.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely criticized for being nonsensical, confusing, and lacking a clear goal, with many players finding it unintelligible and pointless. Despite the developer's intention to present an allegorical narrative exploring themes of love and sacrifice, most reviews suggest that the story detracts from the gameplay experience rather than enhancing it. While some players appreciate the challenge of the bullet-hell mechanics, they often feel the storyline is a distraction rather than a meaningful addition.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “According to the developer, the game is an 'allegorical, multi-genre love story and exploration of the biblical themes of paradise and sacrifice vs offering.'”
- “First one was awful, but this one has a meaning in its story unlike the first one; it has mind-killing puzzle bosses, awesome gameplay that none of the AAA titles have today, it's unique.”
- “The story is weird and mostly unintelligible.”
- “It's a lackluster game with very confusing mechanics and a 'story' that makes as much sense as your under-the-influence screaming-to-himself dude on the street corner.”
- “The storyline is boring, pointless and interrupts the little gameplay the game actually has.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor, basic, and reminiscent of outdated retro pixel art. While some appreciate the aesthetic as a nostalgic nod to bootleg games, the lack of customization options and low-quality visuals detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the inclusion of unskippable cutscenes that misrepresent in-game graphics has further frustrated players.
- “It focused on being an experience rather than a game, and as an art project, it was a compelling experience with a cool romhack knockoff Bible game aesthetic.”
- “This is filtered through the bootleg Bible game look of the first, and visually does the trick for me - it pulls off the aesthetic very well.”
- “Well, the graphics seem decent...”
- “The graphics are poor.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent and enjoyable, while others criticize it as repetitive and lackluster, especially in comparison to other titles in the genre. Additionally, the absence of volume control options has been noted as a drawback. Overall, while some appreciate the soundtrack, many feel it does not enhance the gaming experience significantly.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music's pretty good, too.”
- “Nice soundtrack.”
- “The graphics and soundtrack are still very amateurish.”
- “Not even options to remove the damn music.”
- “The music is pretty much the same throughout most of the levels.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
- “The lack of optimization means long loading times and frequent crashes.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express strong negative emotions towards "Uriel's Chasm 2," indicating that the game fails to evoke any meaningful emotional response, suggesting it may be unengaging or disappointing in its narrative and character development.