The Entropy Centre

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10

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  1. hs412
    Nov 11, 2022
    5
    Meh
    Das Spiel versucht krampfhaft ein guter Portal Abklatsch zu sein und scheitert (fast)
    Für Puzzle Fans wie mich, die schon hunderte Spiele dieser Art gespielt haben eine Enttäuschung. Für Puzzle Anfänger durchaus akzeptabel. Zu den Punkten: Ich fand die Optik und die Umgebung durchaus ansehnlich. Die Story ist ok. Beim Humor scheiden sich ja die Geister. Ich fands nie witzig. Ist    Meh
    Das Spiel versucht krampfhaft ein guter Portal Abklatsch zu sein und scheitert (fast)
    Für Puzzle Fans wie mich, die schon hunderte Spiele dieser Art gespielt haben eine Enttäuschung. Für Puzzle Anfänger durchaus akzeptabel.

    Zu den Punkten:
    Ich fand die Optik und die Umgebung durchaus ansehnlich.
    Die Story ist ok. Beim Humor scheiden sich ja die Geister. Ich fands nie witzig. Ist halt kein Portal.

    Nun zu den Puzzles: als erfahrener Puzzle Gamer find ich die Puzzles viel zu leicht und repetitiv.
    In den ersten Levels spielt man exakt das selbe Puzzle wieder und wieder und wieder. Es ändert sich nur die Umgebung.
    Erst ab der Mitte wird es ein bisschen besser. Aber auch hier sind die Puzzles selten clever oder herausfordernd. Insgesamt einfach zu leicht. Das allerletzte Puzzle fand ich zwar ganz passabel, aber schwer war es nicht. Ich hatte nie Probleme mit der Lösung eines Puzzles, sondern sehr oft mit der Ausführung. Die ist leider nicht gelungen. Was mit zu den Kritikpunkten bringt:

    Das Spiel wirkt unfertig. Viel zu oft muss man ein Level wiederholen, weil man grundlos stirbt (die Mechanik, wo man sich auf ein Teil stellt und dieses wiederherstellt). Auch bei Berührung mit Wasser stirbt man sofort. Weiteres gibt es oft Probleme mit der Genauigkeit von Sprüngen und Bewegungen, wodurch man bei kleinsten Fehlern bzw. Bugs auch ein Level wiederholen muss. Schlecht getestet?

    Noch nerviger sind die vielen Trial und Error Passagen zwischen den Puzzles. Reaktionstests mit teilweise unerklärlichen Toden aufgrund der nicht perfekten Umsetzung.

    Auch das eine Trophäe verbuggt ist, nervt gewaltig (sparts euch das Lesen der Terminalnachrichten zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt).

    Schade, die Grundidee war nicht schlecht. Aber die Ausführung ist sehr mangelhaft und das Puzzledesign ist nicht besonders clever (mit ganz wenigen Ausnahmen)    … Expand
  2. Jt0429
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Good-
    The story and characters are great with quality writing and banter; well-designed puzzles that are all based around a single hook of reversing time; set-piece moments break up the monotony.
    Bad- Visuals are not the best; no co-op support or level editor to make players come back after finishing the campaign. Thoughts- All in all, these are just minor suggestions that could    Good-
    The story and characters are great with quality writing and banter; well-designed puzzles that are all based around a single hook of reversing time; set-piece moments break up the monotony.

    Bad-
    Visuals are not the best; no co-op support or level editor to make players come back after finishing the campaign.

    Thoughts-
    All in all, these are just minor suggestions that could have really made The Entropy Center a much better experience. As it is now, The Entropy Center is a really well-made puzzle game that takes its main hook of reversing time, and casts a wide net of ideas surrounding that very theme – most if not all of which stick to the landing. The story is interesting with well-written characters, the puzzles are engaging with plenty of variety, and the developers constantly spice things up with chase sequences and other high-intensity moments. While the aforementioned shortcomings do leave a sour taste in the mouth, The Entropy Center is certainly one of the biggest surprises of 2022 – and fans of puzzle games like Portal should really consider it.    … Expand
  3. Xedmed
    Aug 2, 2023
    5
    The games alright. Strong start. Great mystery, fun mechanics. But by half way through there are so many puzzle elements added it's a chore, and certain ones don't work really (I've looking at you conveyor belts). Do yourself a favour and replay Portal 2 again rather than this. It'll be a much less frustrating experience.
  4. george_bondo
    Jun 14, 2023
    8
    great mindbreaker, with some action scenes and a slice of fight system, story by the way feels interesting and notes in levels such interesting to read
  5. ActualConsumer
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    Just a fantastic puzzle game, especially for an indie studio. They're punching far above their weight. They absolutley nail mostly all aspects of this game. The puzzle, concept, vibe, atmosphere, mechanics, voice acting etc. It's all top notch! My only complaints are the small things likely constrained by the size of the studio/team such as the fonts/ui/options and slight loading screenJust a fantastic puzzle game, especially for an indie studio. They're punching far above their weight. They absolutley nail mostly all aspects of this game. The puzzle, concept, vibe, atmosphere, mechanics, voice acting etc. It's all top notch! My only complaints are the small things likely constrained by the size of the studio/team such as the fonts/ui/options and slight loading screen blips (because the game loads so fast). Which feels unfair to knock them for. This game is incredible, a load of fun. Great adventure. I strongly reccomend it. Best puzzle game of this year, no question. Great job team and I hope the success bring you more oppurtnunities in the future because the industry needs more games in this ilk. Great game! Thank you! Would absolutley reccomend!… Expand
  6. jamesmc1997
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Brilliant story, more emotional than I was expecting. Good lore and atmosphere along with very rewarding puzzles. Amazing game for such a small studio, well worth a try

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#27 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Gaming Age
    Dec 20, 2022
    67
    Of course, if you just want more Portal, that might make The Entropy Centre enough for you. It’s not much more than that, but it also sticks so closely to the formula that it doesn’t do anything crazy that would make you dislike the game, either. It’s a well-worn path at this point, and The Entropy Centre never once strays from it.
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  2. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 16, 2022
    80
    While The Entropy Centre sticks very close to its Portal-esque roots, the well-crafted puzzles work perfectly with its simple but effective time travel mechanic. There are some sections where too many enemies can be an annoying distraction from the puzzling, but these are forgivable because the temporal manipulation powers provide such unique challenges. Time is our most precious resource, but it’s well worth spending it here.
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  3. GamingTrend
    Nov 10, 2022
    90
    The Entropy Centre is a mind bending puzzle game that’s constantly introducing new ideas to feel fresh. Rewinding objects never gets old, and will change how you think for hours after you put the controller down. Add on top some hilarious writing, charming characters, and an intriguing mystery and you’ve got an instant classic.
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