Zeitgeist
- January 30, 2022
- [SAMPLE TEXT] Studios ltd
Get on SteamEquipped with your pot plant companion, travel through the roots of time delving into the past and present depths of an ancient submerged city. Exploring grand halls, navigating between walls, and taking advantage of ancient mechanisms on your mission to steal the heart of the city.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a cute graphic style and a charming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The time-shifting mechanic and puzzle ideas are clever and add an interesting twist to the gameplay.
- Despite its short length, the game is enjoyable and showcases the potential of the developers for future projects.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and janky controls, particularly with movement and camera functionality.
- Many players found the game too short and lacking in depth, feeling more like a demo than a full release.
- Achievements and options often do not work, leading to frustration and a less polished experience.
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming graphic style and engaging visuals, contributing to a delightful and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the clever design and overall aesthetic as key elements that enhance the gameplay.
“The graphic style and the atmosphere are really cute.”
“It's a very clever platform/puzzle game with great visuals and a good atmosphere.”
“This game was absolutely astonishing with its atmosphere!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their cute style and strong atmospheric presence, enhancing the clever platform/puzzle gameplay. However, some users feel that additional visual elements, particularly during rewind sequences, could improve the overall experience.
“The graphic style and the atmosphere are really cute.”
“It's a very clever platform/puzzle game with great visuals and a good atmosphere.”
“Could use some more visuals at times, like with the rewinds.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been noted to be inconsistent, with users reporting occasional bugs throughout the experience.
“Sometimes buggy here and there.”
“A little buggy here and there.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in this 3D puzzle-platformer is minimalistic and feels more like an introduction to a larger narrative, leaving players wanting more depth. While the time-shifting mechanic is intriguing, some reviewers believe the developers may have overextended themselves compared to their previous, better-received title.
“A 3D puzzle-platformer with a time-shifting mechanic and minimalistic storytelling is a pretty good idea.”
“It felt like this was just the intro for a big story.”
“The plot twists were predictable and lacked any real impact.”
“The characters were one-dimensional and failed to evoke any emotional connection.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the emotional impact of the game's time-reversal mechanic is underutilized, as the inconsistency in triggering the reversion after touching water can lead to frustration and disrupt the intended emotional experience.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the 3D puzzle-platformer features an intriguing time-shifting mechanic and minimalistic storytelling, but it appears the developers may have overextended themselves compared to their previous, better-received title, "Frame of Mind."
“The 3D puzzle-platformer features a unique time-shifting mechanic that adds depth to the gameplay, making it an intriguing experience.”
“The minimalistic storytelling complements the gameplay, allowing players to focus on solving puzzles without unnecessary distractions.”
“The combination of innovative mechanics and engaging puzzles creates a captivating gameplay experience that keeps players invested.”
“A 3D puzzle-platformer with a time-shifting mechanic and minimalistic storytelling is a pretty good idea, but unfortunately, I think the devs bit off more than they could chew here. Their previous game was a free first-person puzzler called 'Frame of Mind,' which seems to have received a generally warmer reception.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unrefined, making it frustrating to navigate through the levels. The mechanics don't seem to work as intended, leading to a lot of trial and error.”
“While the concept is intriguing, the execution falls flat. The puzzles often feel more tedious than challenging, and the time-shifting mechanic can be confusing rather than engaging.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, complementing the overall artistic experience and enhancing the gameplay atmosphere.
“The art and music are really wonderful.”
