Visceral Cubes
- May 3, 2018
- Ominous Entertainment
Get on Steam"Visceral Cubes" is a survival game set in a deserted Martian space station. Players must avoid deadly enemies by using stealth or quick reflexes, while also solving puzzles to progress. The game features physics-based gore, a haunting original soundtrack, and the chance to uncover the mystery of the station's downfall through environmental storytelling.
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Reviews
- Visceral Cubes offers a surprisingly suspenseful experience with a good atmosphere and effective sound design, making it enjoyable despite its simplicity.
- The game is short, taking about 30 minutes to complete, and allows players to unlock all achievements in a single playthrough, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- The explosion effects and level design are well-executed, providing a fun and chaotic experience when avoiding enemies.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues that can disrupt gameplay and require restarts.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with weak stealth mechanics and a confusing navigation system, especially towards the end.
- The AI can be inconsistent, with enemies sometimes failing to detect players properly, leading to an overall lack of challenge.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game features a unique art style that blends simple, Minecraft-like graphics with a visceral aesthetic, creating a visually engaging experience. While the graphics are minimalistic, they effectively enhance the gameplay, making the explosions and action feel exciting and immersive. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to deliver fun despite its straightforward visual presentation.
“The game uses a Minecraft-like art style, but it does an excellent job of portraying its world.”
“Sometimes you even forget about the squarish graphics and get immersed in the gameplay.”
“Cool art style that adds a pretty scary atmosphere to the game.”
“Sometimes you even forget about the squarish graphics and give in.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as suitably spooky, enhancing the atmosphere of poorly-lit environments and effectively heightening adrenaline during encounters with enemies. Despite the game's simple graphics and gameplay, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment, making it a fun experience.
“The music is pretty good, gets the adrenaline running when an enemy spots you.”
“Suitably spooky music adds to what are mostly poorly-lit rooms.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is simple and not extensive, fitting well within its casual gameplay and setting. While it lacks depth, players find it enjoyable and complementary to the overall experience, making it a fun, albeit short, game.
“The game is casual, very casual, so it's not a long game with a massive story, but it gives you a story that goes well with the setting.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and fun, featuring engaging mechanics that allow for enjoyable destruction, despite the basic graphics and soundtrack. While players appreciate the hidden tricks and overall enjoyment, some note that the gameplay formula can become repetitive by the end. Overall, it is a short but entertaining experience that many recommend.
“The gameplay is simple but incredibly fun, with a satisfying experience of watching everything explode into red visceral cubes. It's a short game, but I highly recommend it.”
“While simple, the gameplay has some hidden tricks up its sleeve.”
“The gameplay is enjoyable, though the formula may feel repetitive by the end, similar to other games in this genre.”
“The gameplay formula gets old by the end of the game, like all the games of this genre.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be light-hearted and entertaining, suggesting that the developers have a playful and comedic approach to their content.
“The developers have a great sense of humor that shines through in every aspect of the game.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks enjoyable.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as deeply immersive and chilling, effectively creating a horror ambiance that enhances the overall experience.
“The game creates an incredibly immersive horror atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“The chilling atmosphere enhances the overall experience, making every moment feel tense and suspenseful.”
“The dark and eerie atmosphere draws you in, making you feel like you're part of a haunting narrative.”
“A horror atmosphere.”
“A horror atmosphere.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally solid, with a notable visual effect where the game freezes during enemy explosions, creating a striking scene on the game over screen. However, this freeze can be perceived as a unique feature rather than a flaw, as it enhances the dramatic impact of the moment.
“When enemies explode in your face, the game over screen freezes the game in the middle of the explosion, which can be visually impressive but disrupts the overall stability.”
