This is a visually stunning game that unfortunately lacks some finishing touches: - The controls aren't quite as obvious and I had to contact the developer for understanding how to switch from russian to english. The startup menu is controlled by WASD instead of mouse or arrows, which would be what one is used to from other games. Also the escape button doesn't do anything for me in-game. Might be a bug? - The above wouldn't be as critical if it wasn't for the english translation full of typo's to a level where it really takes one out of the atmosphere. I didn't play longer than 10 minutes for the named reasons which is a shame as it looks great. It looks visually and soundwise great, reminiscent of the Games from Jack Spinoza if anyone's familiar. Also my very own game "Anica" felt close. I hope the developer will pick up on the mentioned problems so we can enjoy this game which I unfortunately can't recommend yet!
Marginal act
- Release Date:
- Mar 27, 2018
- Developer:
- Marginalact
- Publisher:
- Marginalact
- Platforms:
- Windows Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
Marginal act takes place in the middle of a global extinction, taking down half of a huge metropolis. Time inside a small district is stopped by the action of the mechanism hidden inside the theater in the middle of the district. Our character worked as an illuminator in the theater. The player will have to solve the game situation, where all citizens are caught in a trap. People can’t leave the district, but they will not be able to live long in stoppeed time.
Features:
• Unique gaming space exploring with theater decoration system.
• Puzzles depend on the activation and deactivation of various buildings.
• An original visualization.
• Plot and art-style orientation.
• Several different endings, depending on the segment’s arguments of the game quarter.
• There are six segments for decorations on the theater’s stage. Players can put several decorations into each one of the segments.
• There are several brands of decoration that represent real buildings on the map. The stage itself represents all game space. The city building appears in the direction corresponding to the filled segment on the stage.
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User Reviews
So I've played this game for about 3 hours and I personally love it. It's visually wonderful with the dadaism style of art and the funky use of perspective. The art really fits in with the idea of a slowly collapsing society. I spent a good 5 minutes just appreciating the map and all the detail put in. I loved the look of the NPCs and all the textures, too. The sound design gave off a nice creepy vibe and I loved the wide variety of sound effects. The controls felt good and I'm very appreciative of the use of colliders on the obstacles. I was worried that because of the perspective, I would be hit by enemies/obstacles even if I wasn't really touching them but it was actually really easy and fun to maneuver through. The game is pretty solid when it comes to not having glitches/ places where you easily could get physically stuck which was nice. There are some problems with the game though. The player is also a bit slow and since this game heavily relies on going back and forth from pla...
Game could be completed in 1 hour, but controls and low character movement speed says "No, you cant" , which is very bad, especialy when there is a lot of back-tracking.
I really wish i could recommend this game. The mechanic to place buildings in different spots to change their interior is unique, and the graphics and bad english add a special touch. The puzzles are also creative, and most of the time intuitive. However, two major downsides: It's not always clear where to bring what item, and lots of backtracking because you get lost in transporting items/moving buildings. If one could move buildings outside of the theatre, and there was some kind of quest log, it would be easily recommendable.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: 7,8,10
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 2000 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 610 / Intel (R) HD Graphics 5300
- Storage: 800 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Marginal act cost?
Marginal act costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Marginal act?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: 7,8,10 Processor: 2 GHz Memory: 2000 MB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 610 / Intel (R) HD Graphics 5300 Storage: 800 MB available space
What platforms is Marginal act available on?
Marginal act is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is Marginal act worth buying?
Marginal act has 29% positive reviews from 7 players.
When was Marginal act released?
Marginal act was released on Mar 27, 2018.
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