Edited review after all achievements on third playthrough. Completed first run in 87 min. It's short, but good. Art direction was the initial draw for me, despite being a little put off by some negative reviews re: the gameplay, I was surprised that it actually feels smooth like the original Metroid. No jank here. It's just old school gameplay. It has enemies that can knock you off platforms, but it's not that hard. It's usually just a case of using your "alt fire" weapon instead of trying to conserve ammo. If you're old enough to remember Shadow of the Beast on the Amiga and the original Metroid on the NES, you recognise the atmosphere of isolation in a hostile, bleak alien environment. Although far more simple than both of those games, this is not a bad thing and it was well worth the money for the unique experience. Looking forward to the developer making a longer game, whilst keeping the minimalist focus. "Hidden gem" is quite an overused term, but this game is certainly one. If ...
The Tribulation Entanglement
$6.99
- Release Date:
- Feb 5, 2022
- Developer:
- Anxious Neck Games
- Publisher:
- Anxious Neck Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
An extinction event rendered a life-bearing planet to still silence. Millennia later, deep beneath the planet's surface something is stirring....
Born into a nightmarish fever dream, the Entangled One must fight its way through diverse, visually striking environments from a blasted wasteland beneath an eternal eclipse, to mutant filled crevices, and the putrid guts of the underworld.
Not all things that are strange are hostile...
And yet the Entangled One must slay to survive...
Motivated by survival. Pulled ever forward by something beyond understanding. The Entangled One must slay the godlike Primordials to reach the source of it all: The Primordial Mass....
Disclaimer: The Tribulation Entanglement is an artistic visual representation of the developer's struggle with chronic pain, health issues, and disabilities. Player's discretion is advised.
Gameplay Features:
Born into a nightmarish fever dream, the Entangled One must fight its way through diverse, visually striking environments from a blasted wasteland beneath an eternal eclipse, to mutant filled crevices, and the putrid guts of the underworld.
Not all things that are strange are hostile...
And yet the Entangled One must slay to survive...
Motivated by survival. Pulled ever forward by something beyond understanding. The Entangled One must slay the godlike Primordials to reach the source of it all: The Primordial Mass....
Disclaimer: The Tribulation Entanglement is an artistic visual representation of the developer's struggle with chronic pain, health issues, and disabilities. Player's discretion is advised.
Gameplay Features:
- Experience a strange horrific world unlike any other.
- Overcome levels filled with challenging combat and platforming.
- 25+ insane enemy types to engage in combat.
- Use sub-attacks to augment your playstyle.
- Collect Primordial Hearts to expand your HP and SP bar.
- Linear hand-crafted level design that focuses on moment-to-moment gameplay.
- A unique and vibrant grayscale visual aesthetic.
- Full controller support.
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User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
1 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #284942
english
2 hrs at review
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2350M CPU @ 2.30GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 400 MB available space
FAQ
How much does The Tribulation Entanglement cost?
The Tribulation Entanglement costs $6.99.
What are the system requirements for The Tribulation Entanglement?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2350M CPU @ 2.30GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 400 MB available space
What platforms is The Tribulation Entanglement available on?
The Tribulation Entanglement is available on Windows PC.
Is The Tribulation Entanglement worth buying?
The Tribulation Entanglement has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was The Tribulation Entanglement released?
The Tribulation Entanglement was released on Feb 5, 2022.
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