Peripeteia

Maybe I just don't get it, but this feels like a tribute to the 90's in the [u]worst[/u] possible ways. the graphics are a delightful return to form, and it reminds me of the games growing up. However, it has a lot of downsides I just can't get past, even with the cool setting and the depressing atmosphere. The hacking minigame, although it seems to really encourage save-scumming, is very very interesting and something I picked up instantly without a tutorial. Having to literally type and guess gives a good mix of mashing and trying to use logic to figure out what the password could be is a LOT of fun, and extremely intuitive. The setting is absolutely miserable, and that's a positive. Waking up with only a scrap of a memory, nothing on you, and some basic cyberware is extremely interesting and does a lot of worldbuilding on it's own, and nothing is not immediately explained or intuitive, including the lovely HUD design. Worldbuilding is uniquely vertical, allowing for all kinds of ...

I can't tell if I hated this game or really liked it. Immersive sims are inherently hostile to new players by design, intentionally so, but Peripeteia does this to an extreme that is hard to justify. In its current state, calling itself is an immersive sim is a stretch - it confuses the complete removal of player conveniences as immersive, but lacks any kind of ramifications or continuity for your actions. Every mission is essentially a clean slate - you lose all the items you collected and none of your decisions or weight of your actions is ever referenced by future characters. This mission based structure can be done right (Cruelty Squad), but how it is handled is so much more abrasive in Peripeteia. The inventory system is interactive and enjoyable to interface with, manually loading bullets into magazines and field stripping weapons is great in theory, and learning the ins-and-outs of the huge variety of weapons felt fun and interesting - but it is insulting to then have your ...

Very nice atmosphere and vibes. Lets all love Lain.

game is very janky (esp. on linux) but the setting is unmatched in the general vibe you get from playing. being in early access, i expect the game to improve, but that is not 100% guaranteed. things I like about this game: - setting is amazing. despite the levels being somewhat linear, the city feels far larger than it actually is. it does a great job of immersing the player in the world of the game. - despite having linear objectives, there are several ways to finish most of the missions and you can get pretty far with the different skills. - the soundtrack fits the theme and setting well, and most of the original tracks are pretty good however, with good comes bad. this game has some pretty significant issues, such as: - the audio mixing is horrific in some levels. there are some moments that are far too loud and others that are far too quiet. - the enemy AI are simultaneously omniscient and stupid. as an example, bethesda theft logic applies (touching an object that isn't yours =...

It's more like DayZ than Deus Ex or EYE: Divine Cybermancy. - Arma movement. - Map too big for no reason. - Walking simulator for 3 hours and the only loot you find is a magazine for a gun you've never heard of or pate. - 20$ too expensive. - Janky because unfinished and will be early access for another 5 years. - it's confusing because everything looks the same and/or is pitch black darkness. I know this is supposed to be an "immersive sim" or RPG for that matter, but the majority of actual noteworthy events in this game are practically scripted, heavy on the illusion of choice. The locations are small if you take away the mile long ladder, pipe, beam, hallway with doors ai generated into the wall texture, giant hole, road, rooftop or elevator shaft. You will run out of energy for night vision when you need it the most because it's designed that way. Play the demo and you've played the whole game.

Peripeteia is peak, I'm convinced people leaving bad reviews do not understand the game.

DEVS!!! GIVE ME THE OPTION TO HUG NIETZSCHKA AND MY LIFE IS YOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Somewhat more sane and horny version of E.Y.E Divine Cybermancy

best game in history because yaoi is real and canonical

great game with very nice setting, level design, music and kinda depressing atmosphere but levels sometimes are a bit confusing but idc tbh