Vestige

About

Vestige is a third-person Action Platformer student-made game in which you play as a small adventurer, eager to uncover forgotten secrets. Jump and dash through various challenges and experience an exciting and fast-paced combat against a variety of enemies.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming art and a captivating soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
Platforming mechanics are enjoyable and fluid, with well-designed levels that encourage exploration.
For a student project, the game showcases impressive graphics and a solid progression system with unlockable abilities.

Platforming can feel janky and unnatural due to issues with collision detection and wall grappling mechanics.
Combat mechanics are clunky, with poor lock-on functionality and awkward air attack aiming.
The game lacks replayability and a map feature, making navigation and tracking progress challenging.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The gameplay of '[i]vestige[/i]' is praised for its depth, featuring mechanics like wall jumping and dashing, alongside a customizable weapon system that enhances player engagement. While the level design and platforming physics have some inconsistencies, the overall mechanics are smooth and satisfying, with a variety of secrets to discover. However, the combat could benefit from further refinement, and the music during gameplay is noted as overly calm.
- “'Vestige' incorporates different gameplay aspects that give the game more depth compared to others of the same genre, such as the ability to wall jump and dash, along with a weapon that can be altered to suit different play styles.”
- “There are a handful of caves that the player must conquer, each offering a different mechanic that the player must learn and apply in order to progress, which prevents the game from being repetitive.”
- “The mechanics are tight and satisfying; while the combat could use some work, it is still enjoyable.”
- “Platforming and level design could have also been improved as some areas don't complement the platforming physics or mechanics and wind up being really finicky and awkward to navigate.”
- “It takes just over an hour to beat with slightly flawed combat and platforming mechanics as well as level design but has an upgrade and currency system where you can use minerals collected throughout the game to purchase upgrades for your weapon.”
- “Music, however, is kind of lackluster during gameplay because it's overly calm.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many players praising the character design and unique visuals. However, some users express a desire for more advanced graphic settings to improve performance on lower-end PCs. The consensus suggests that while the graphics are appealing, there is room for improvement in customization options.
- “I like the character design, loved the graphics and also the platforming.”
- “Great game, the graphics are unique and fun to look at.”
- “Very good game, beautiful graphics and fine gameplay.”
- “Graphic settings also exist, but it's a bit finicky to navigate them.”
- “This game seems really cool; it is very nice looking, but unfortunately my PC is trash. It would be awesome to have some graphics settings in the options because I have playable but low FPS. I really hope to see this feature in the game because I truly want to try it!”
- “The developer must understand that players often want advanced graphic settings and Steam achievements.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is described as charming yet underwhelming, often feeling overly calm and disconnected from the intense gameplay moments, such as boss fights. While the sound effects are considered satisfactory, the soundtrack fails to enhance the gaming experience, contributing only a small portion to the overall audio. Despite some immersive background sounds, the music does not effectively match the game's action.
- “The art and soundtrack are charming.”
- “The level design is just... wow, I'm not even going to mention the background soundtrack, which is so immersive.”
- “Nice sounds and music.”
- “Music, however, is kind of lackluster during gameplay because it's overly calm.”
- “Even with the settings all maxed out, the music only takes up maybe 15% of the total audio you hear.”
- “You can be fighting upwards to 4 enemies at a time and the music is just nonchalantly minding its own business in the back without a care in the world about what's happening in the game.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The game lacks a substantial story, offering more of a quick adventure experience than a narrative-driven one. Players noted that even key moments, like the final boss fight, felt more like a mission debriefing than an epic confrontation, leaving them wanting more depth and engagement in the storyline. Overall, it's recommended for those seeking light adventure rather than a rich narrative experience.
- “The bit I played was fun; I would love a bit of a story.”
- “This game doesn't really have the story aspect to it; however, if you're an adventurer type of gamer and want to try other quick adventure games, then definitely give this game a try.”
- “Even during the final boss fight, the music playing sounded more like I was in a mission debriefing rather than fighting a boss.”
- “If you are looking for a long story-based game, this isn't for you.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users note a lack of replayability due to the absence of an endgame or features like new-game plus and custom content support, which limits the incentive to revisit the game after completion.
- “There is no endgame or replayability, such as new game plus or custom content support.”
- “The lack of replayability really hurts the overall experience; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
- “Without any meaningful replayability options, the game feels like a one-and-done experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find humor in the game's ironic recommendation to use a controller while only providing control options for mouse and keyboard, highlighting a comical disconnect between the game's guidance and its interface.
- “The funny thing is that although the game recommends using a controller, the control menu only shows controls for a mouse and keyboard, but not for controllers.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game successfully creates a vibrant and colorful world despite its underground setting, effectively balancing a dark atmosphere with lively visuals.
- “Despite the game taking place almost entirely underground, it still manages to create a colorful and vibrant world while maintaining the dark atmosphere of a sunless tunnel.”
- “The haunting sound design and eerie visuals combine to create an immersive atmosphere that keeps you on edge throughout your journey.”
- “Every corner of the environment is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall atmosphere, making you feel truly part of this unique world.”
- “Despite the game taking place almost entirely underground, it still manages to make the world colorful and vibrant while maintaining the dark atmosphere of a sunless tunnel.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that I expected from a game set in such a unique environment.”
- “While the visuals are impressive, the overall atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement, leaving the experience feeling hollow.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While users appreciate the character design and graphics, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point of the game.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect in games like "Red Planet Farming" to be enjoyable and engaging, highlighting the positive experience of repetitive tasks in student-developed games.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some bugs, but overall, it demonstrates commendable stability for a student project.
- “A bit buggy at times, but for a student project, this is pretty good.”