Games · Purchased September 15, 2023 · $39.99 via Amazon
The Setup
A third-person survival-horror game from the creative director behind Dead Space, set on a prison moon of Jupiter where protagonist Jacob Lee must survive a biological outbreak turning inmates into monstrous creatures, blending melee dodge-and-strike combat with a limited arsenal of firearms.
The Review
Visually outstanding with genuinely grotesque, high-quality creature design and oppressive sound design that had me tense the whole way through. The dodge-timing melee system is satisfying once you learn its rhythm. It felt clunky and frustrating against enemy swarms specifically, and the level design leans heavily on repetitive corridors with limited enemy variety.
What I Liked
- Outstanding visual fidelity and creature design
- Atmospheric, oppressive sound design
- Satisfying dodge-timing melee once mastered
- Strong body-horror storytelling
What I Didn’t
- Melee-heavy combat gets clunky against swarms
- Repetitive corridor-based level design
- Limited enemy variety
The Verdict
Rating: 3/5
