Venice 2089
- April 27, 2020
- Event Horizon School
Get on SteamThe city of Venice, once a significant tourism destination but now almost uninhabited, is struggling with the unpredictable behaviour of tides. Some of the most important monuments are being taken away, among the complaints of the citizens, and the lower part of the city becomes inaccessible more often than not. In Venice 2089, you'll explore the city through the eyes of Nova, a bored teenager wh…
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- The game features a unique art style and a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Exploring the beautifully recreated streets of a futuristic Venice while using a hoverboard is a fun and enjoyable aspect of the gameplay.
- The game offers a chill, story-driven experience that is perfect for players looking for a simple and engaging adventure.
- The game suffers from minor bugs, including frame drops and occasional loading issues, which can detract from the experience.
- The gameplay primarily consists of repetitive fetch quests, which may feel monotonous and unengaging for some players.
- There are several presentation issues, such as clipping animations and poorly spaced dialogue, that undermine the overall immersion.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story centers around a young girl visiting her grandfather in a futuristic Venice, where players engage in a series of fetch quests for the town's citizens. While some appreciate the art style and the chill, story-driven nature of the game, others criticize the narrative for being bland and the quests as generic and uninspiring, leading to a lack of engagement with the environment and characters. Overall, the experience is polarizing, with some finding charm in its simplicity and others feeling it falls flat.
“I haven't done much past the first day, but the story is nice; the art style is one of the game's bigger attractions for me.”
“You play a young girl visiting her grandfather for a week, and every day you get to explore the town and meet its remaining citizens while doing missions for them.”
“This game is a story-driven experience that lets you explore every street in a futuristic Venice.”
“Fetch quests given by generic humans in a largely empty environment that supposedly takes place sixty years in the future; but that part doesn't really matter much.”
“The locomotion is boring, the environment is boring, the characters are boring, the fetch quests are boring.”
“Nothing about wandering around a bland sandbox filled with basic fetch quests inspires any confidence in the future experience, especially when the dialogue is so monotonously inorganic.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a unique and appealing art style that many players find attractive, complemented by a relaxing soundtrack. However, some reviewers note that the visuals can feel bland and lack depth, with minimal futuristic elements despite the game's setting. Overall, while the art style is a highlight, it may not fully engage all players.
“It's a pretty relaxing game with a nice soundtrack and a good art style.”
“I haven't done much past the first day, but the story is nice; the art style is one of the game's bigger attractions for me.”
“The art style, the characters, the humor.”
“Boasts a solid art style but is generally just bland and uninteresting to start.”
“There are little visual indicators that this game takes place in the future apart from holographic signs and the protagonist using a hoverboard.”
“But it takes place sixty years in the future so there's a very low flying hoverboard, holographic signs and a drone apparently.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music is generally praised for its relaxing and chill qualities, complementing the unique art style. However, some users find the repetitive nature of the soundtrack during gameplay to be somewhat annoying. Overall, it enhances the relaxing experience but could benefit from more variety.
“It's a pretty relaxing game with a nice soundtrack and a good art style.”
“Fun game, unique art style and relaxing music.”
“Mostly the same music when you are on the road (annoying).”
“Want to relax and let yourself be pampered by very chill music?”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and accessible for all players, though some mechanics, particularly those related to the hoverboard, lack clear explanations, limiting its potential beyond a basic speed boost.
“The gameplay is simple and perfect for everyone.”
“There seems to be some mechanics involving the hoverboard that weren't explained; however, the hoverboard is basically just a speed increase otherwise.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing visual glitches and issues with controls, indicating that the game's stability may be compromised.
“There are some visual glitches and weird controls.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops during gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is enriched by clever references to Italian pop culture, making it accessible and enjoyable even for those unfamiliar with it, as a little research can reveal amusing insights.
“The references to Italian pop culture are really nice, and even if you are not Italian, with a brief search, you can discover many interesting or funny things about it.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is subtly integrated into the environment, enhancing immersion through lively details like street art and advertisements that hint at local features. However, some players express skepticism about the quality of dialogues, suggesting that the monetization strategy may not fully align with the overall experience.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“I was really disappointed by how many features are locked behind paywalls; it ruins the experience for free players.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
