VThree
- November 23, 2016
- 2xmilk
- 3h median play time
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Reviews
- The game has a great concept and offers challenging gameplay that can be rewarding once mastered.
- The developer is responsive and actively engages with the community, showing a willingness to improve the game.
- The game has potential for speedrunning and offers a fun experience for players who enjoy parkour mechanics.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in lag and choppy performance even on high-end computers.
- Controls and movement mechanics are clunky and inconsistent, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to enjoy.
- The game has been in early access for an extended period with little to no updates, leading to a feeling of abandonment and lack of content.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, requiring players to quickly adapt to new mechanics, which may be overwhelming for some. While the game is short and lacks extensive content, it offers rewarding experiences that become smoother as players improve their skills. Overall, it features solid platforming and runs well on various systems, with no major bugs reported in its early access state.
“Gameplay is rewarding and is bound to your skill.”
“The gameplay is very, very fast paced.”
“But once you get the hang of it, the gameplay will feel pretty smooth and rewarding, which is a ton of fun.”
“This game is very short and expects a lot more than is reasonable from the player while introducing mechanics more quickly than someone who isn't a developer for the game could actually get used to them.”
“I will just say, if you are expecting some AAA gameplay with motion blur and a million levels, you won't get it here.”
“The gameplay is very, very fast-paced.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as excellent and non-repetitive, others criticize it for poor synchronization with in-game sound effects. Overall, the quality of the music seems to be a highlight for some, but technical issues detract from the experience for others.
“Excellent music.”
“Graphics are awesome, and so are the soundtracks.”
“The music is good, not repetitive at all to me, which is a bit of a pet peeve of mine.”
“In-game sounds and music volume did not sync up for me.”
“I could turn down the music volume, but the game sounds would still be unbearably loud.”
“Do not get this game; the music is bad.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their simplicity and detail, featuring a gorgeous art style that resonates with many players. While the visuals are considered awesome, some users noted a limited range of graphics options, though this did not impact gameplay. Overall, the aesthetic appeal and soundtracks complement the visual experience effectively.
“Simple but detailed graphics”
“Nice art style”
“Gorgeous graphics”
“The very limited graphics options available never had any effect on playability.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been heavily criticized, with users reporting significant lag even on high-end computers and poor performance on low-end systems. Despite being in early access for six years, many players find the optimization lacking, with issues persisting across various settings and configurations. Overall, the game's performance is deemed unsatisfactory, contributing to a negative experience.
“Early access for 6 years, yet still no optimization for low-end computers. My computer is high-end, but my game was insanely laggy before I got my new computer.”
“The performance is terrible, even on the lowest settings.”
“Do not get this game. The controls are bad, movement is bad, looks are bad, sound effects are bad, price is bad, music is bad, and while it's somewhat optimized, 53% of these achievements are unobtainable now.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as amusing, though the reviewer admits to not having played it recently, making it difficult to provide specific examples or details.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability value, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers great replayability value.”
“Each playthrough feels unique, thanks to the diverse choices and outcomes.”
“With multiple endings and character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
