Being Unique Doesn't Make up for Bad Design - AFTERGLOW Review
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- AFTERGLOW leans too heavily into trying to be unique, without nailing the basic gameplay formula first. Things like not having a crosshair, not being able to switch weapons using a mouse wheel or number keys, and having no feedback upon firing, are just working against the game. I understand wanting to set yourself apart, but never do it in a way that hampers the game play.
If after this review, you still wish to purchase the game, it is $15 USD on the steam store:
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I felt a little bad making this video because I don't like hating on a solo dev's work, however as a game reviewer, I have to be honest, no matter how much the truth hurts. This game was originally going to receive the first F rating on this channel, but after playing another game called The Future Ends, I immediately went back and changed this game's grade. I won't be reviewing that one because it wasn't even worth the time it spent installing, it barely functioned for me at all. I averaged 12.5 fps despite my spec being far higher than required to run it. It's horribly unoptimized, so I just refunded it and left a Steam review on the store page. That experience helped me realize I should reserve the F rating for games that are broken, or hardly work. Anyway, thanks for watching the video, and extra thanks if you actually read this lol.
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Hive Social: GameConsumption
Hi, I'm the developer of AFTERGLOW. I enjoyed your review of my game. I wanted to do a big solo project and I think I did it considering how many times you go through a level with 56 enemies. The fact that you died and walked around so much was an idea. I managed to create some really meditative gameplay, didn't I? And in general, it had to drag on for more than two hours so that no one could return the money. And I really liked your review, I didn't even expect that someone would do that. You're the only one who pointed out the problems and flaws in my game, sorry I stumbled upon your video so late. And one more thing, I have seen more than once people who wrote why there is no crosshair in my game? This was done specifically because the weapon has very inert ballistics, and if everything flew exactly at the sight then it would be even more boring than it is.
I can only say that it was an interesting and difficult development path, of course I gained nothing but experience, I still haven't received a cent. But now I'm working on a new project in between blackouts and rocket attacks, and even in these difficult times I hope for a better future. Although it seems to me that it is moving further and further away from me. I think there were several fundamental mistakes in the PR and promotion of the game. I screwed up at STEAM NEXT FEST 2021, if you saw the demo version I uploaded you would have fainted. Although there is a video with her on my channel. And in general, at the time of launch, no one knew about the game except for 250 people from the wish list. And of course the problems you described in your video, the D rating fully corresponds to my product. I think this game should be given to speedrunners. I would like to look at it. And finally, thanks again for the video. For me, this is the best gift, even better than saying: Igor, your game is distributed for free on torrents. No matter how strange it sounds, I believe that only interesting games are poured there. I'm writing something off topic again. Thank you again.
Damn, the Grim Reaper took a day off. That was brutal.
I'm sorry - stationary enemies and *only* stationary enemies? Yeah, that doesn't sound like an engaging time at all.
Ohh man I don't know if I would have been able to finish it after the second 😂 the drive for the video pushes on, I feel you haha good video, kept me the whole 12 mins. I gotta take notes lol
Thanks man, it was certainly a struggle lmao. Idk if you saw on twitter already, but I really liked your ADACA video man, you definitely got some talent yourself.
@@GameConsumption haha yeah it sounded like it was 😂 I just now seen it after reading your comment here. Thank you brotha ! It's a lot of work as I'm sure you know ! Us young upcoming UA-camrs need to support each other because it's rough out here lol
Hell yeah man, I'll check out the rest of your reviews. I just watched your You Are Empty review, solid stuff, I think you got potential for sure. I'll keep an eye out for your future content.
@@GameConsumption yeah that was my first video, not my best work, but it was an okay start. I think I didn't get better until my BONELAB video, as I tried to get better with the pacing and not wanting to waste the viewers time. Thank you, I've been watching your content and I enjoy every one I've watched, looking forward to your next one !
Thanks man, and I totally get that, everyone starts somewhere. My first video was definitely my worst, I wasn't confident in my delivery yet, and I was still trying to figure out my style.
your journalistic integrity cost you big time! haha
Thanks for another awesome review. The 12 minutes watching was very entertaining, hope it made the five hours worth it. I feel like it was a fair review. The staircase is awesome. I like the weapon modding too. The move speed killed me *DO NOT ENTER MINEFIELD*. and the Halo break! yes!! that is one of my happy places too.
Yeah, the 5 hours became worth it when I finished the project, feels good to actually finish videos lol! Glad you enjoyed the video! Also, that moment in CE is one of my favorites. There's just something about the way that music comes in whilst cresting the hill that fills me with happiness.
Another amazing game review will come back for more waiting for sonic hero 👍
Thanks man! One of these days I'll have to figure out how I want to approach a video like that. I'm not trying to get crucified by the very strong Sonic fandom out there lmao