🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Captivating and emotionally resonant story
Visually stunning and immersive world
Excellent and atmospheric soundtrack
Return to series' roots
Exploration of Kate Walker's character
Negatives:
Clunky controls and camera
Uninspired and easy puzzles
Slow pace, unskippable cutscenes
Story over gameplay focus
Technical and graphical issues
Gameplay:
Narrative-focused, simple puzzles
Dual narrative, time-switching mechanic
Puzzles are generally easy
Steampunk setting, mechanical puzzles
Side quests and hint system
Performance:
Inconsistent, unoptimized performance on PC
Improved graphics and artistic design
Freezes during cutscenes/stalls
Minor bugs encountered
Flawed NPC character models
Recommendations:
Highly recommended adventure game
Engaging story and atmosphere
Prior games provide context
Wait for a sale
Relaxed, slow-paced experience
Miscellaneous:
Accessible to new players
Tribute to Benoît Sokal
Dual narratives across time
Open ending hints sequel
Steampunk world with automatons