Plastomorphosis Review (PlayStation 5)
Plastomorphosis Review, Evacuated from his hometown due to the dangerous bursts of dark energy, the ordinary citizen is trying to overcome and survive a series of events in a new reality, where living as a human being is not possible anymore. 3rd-person horror with fixed camera angles and retro-styled graphics.
Plastomorphosis Review Pros:
- Decent PlayStation 1 era graphics.
- 1.29GB download size.
- Platinum trophy.
- Seven save slots.
- Graphics settings – pixelation effect, brightness slider, and reduced noise effect.
- The movement type can be set to modern or tank controls.
- Male and female playable characters.
- Game setting – hints about the location of key items on the map option.
- A love letter to games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill.
- 3rd person horror action gameplay.
- In-game cutscenes.
- A full 3D game world with fixed perspective camera angles.
- Anything interactive will give off a shiny glint.
- QR code-looking signs give notes and stories as you play.
- Laptops allow you to save your progress.
- Solid horror-themed soundtrack.
- Puzzles throughout the game.
- You can view all collected items in 3D, use them, and even try and combine them to make new items.
- Has a lot of really clever mechanics and ideas.
- Very atmospheric.
Plastomorphosis Review Cons:
- You cannot remap the controls.
- There is no way to turn the filter noise off entirely or change how the game looks.
- The noise of the filter can make reading text and menus difficult.
- Had the game freeze, lock up, and generally misbehave a fair few times.
- Getting the camera angle changed to switch can be a real pain and cause issues when moving.
- No voicework for the characters in the game just a narrator.
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Plastomorphosis:
Developer: VidyGames
Publisher: VidyGames
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Graphics - 8/108/10
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Sound - 8/108/10
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Accessibility - 7/107/10
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Length - 7/107/10
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Fun Factor - 8/108/10
Summary
Plastomorphosis offers a nostalgic trip back to the PlayStation 1 era with its decent graphics and a manageable download size of 1.29GB. The game features a platinum trophy and seven save slots, providing ample opportunities for players to progress and achieve milestones. The graphics settings include a pixelation effect, a brightness slider, and a reduced noise effect, allowing some customization of the visual experience. Players can choose between modern or tank controls for movement, and both male and female characters are available for play. The game setting includes an option to display hints about the location of key items on the map, which can be quite helpful.
The game is a love letter to classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, featuring third-person horror action gameplay and in-game cutscenes. The full 3D game world is presented with fixed perspective camera angles, and interactive objects are highlighted with a shiny glint. QR code-like signs provide notes and stories as you progress, and laptops are used to save your progress. The soundtrack is solid and horror-themed, enhancing the atmospheric experience. Puzzles are scattered throughout the game, and players can view collected items in 3D, use them, and even combine them to create new items. The game boasts many clever mechanics and ideas, contributing to its very atmospheric feel.
However, there are some drawbacks. The controls cannot be remapped, and there is no way to completely turn off the filter noise or change the overall look of the game. This noise can make reading text and menus difficult. Technical issues such as game freezes, lock-ups, and general misbehavior were noted, which can be frustrating. The fixed camera angles can also be problematic, causing issues when moving. Additionally, there is no voice work for the characters, only a narrator, which might detract from the immersive experience for some players.
In summary, Plastomorphosis is a game that successfully captures the essence of classic horror games with its atmospheric design, clever mechanics, and nostalgic graphics. While it offers a lot of customization and engaging gameplay, it is hindered by technical issues, unchangeable controls, and the lack of character voice work. Despite these flaws, it remains a solid choice for fans of the genre looking for a modern take on old-school horror.
