Proteus

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 49
  3. Negative: 17 out of 49
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  1. DeusXCom
    Sep 3, 2014
    5
    I like different, unique and artistic things. Proteus is definitely one of those, because it's trying to do something new and it's certainly cute in it's audio-visual presentation. I like the moments of tranquility and you can most definitely find them here. On the other hand I also like good and fun gameplay and you can't find much of that in Proteus. I believe this concept could haveI like different, unique and artistic things. Proteus is definitely one of those, because it's trying to do something new and it's certainly cute in it's audio-visual presentation. I like the moments of tranquility and you can most definitely find them here. On the other hand I also like good and fun gameplay and you can't find much of that in Proteus. I believe this concept could have been used in much more effective ways than it was here. If you just play through, there is not much going on and if you try to get some trophies, things can get very annoying, wandering around searching for all the flowers in all seasons without any indicators, or trying to interact with stones that never seem to interact in the first place. Spent hours on that without any results. In the end I'm going for the score right in the middle, on one hand I like it's uniqueness, on the other I don't like the lack of solid gameplay. That's Proteus. 5/10… Expand
  2. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 4, 2015
    5
    Proteus
    a pretty walking simulator
    Proteus is an exploration game that takes place on an island. There’s not much to say about this game. You just walk around, that’s it. Every time you start a game the island is different, all you have to do to beat the game is go through all 4 seasons, you go to a new season by waiting for night time and then going to these glowy white orbs, the    Proteus
    a pretty walking simulator
    Proteus is an exploration game that takes place on an island.
    There’s not much to say about this game.
    You just walk around, that’s it.
    Every time you start a game the island is different, all you have to do to beat the game is go through all 4 seasons, you go to a new season by waiting for night time and then going to these glowy white orbs, the colors and changing seasons are great pieces of eye candy, but only for like 12 seconds
    then your over it
    I found nothing engaging about this game at all beyond my initial introduction and trying to figure it out.
    The randomly generated islands are all solid, so there aren’t caves, or buildings to explore through, just hills to climb over, and musical animals to listen to as they hop around.
    There’s really nothing to explore here, get to the island, look at it for 10 seconds, this is all you need to see, game over.
    I do appreciate the ambient music, and could see the potential of someone going to proteus to just escape to a colorful land, but maybe I’m just saying that to find a positive, because there are games out there with tons more to do that you could get that same experience from like Minecraft.
    There’s nothing to do here but do mundane tasks like walk around the island, or follow the bath from end to end for trophies, that’s about it.
    Not worth exploring.
    There’s nothing to see here
    Proteus isn’t a bad game, it’s just not a good game either... it’s kinda just nothing.
    For what it is
    Exploration game 5.0/10
    overall: 5.0/10    … Expand
  3. Davidscj
    Apr 4, 2015
    7
    Proteus is a beautiful experience. I use the word experience purposefully as its hard to say if its actually a game. The graphical style is beautifully quaint and matches well with all the noises of flowers and creatures. The experience is rightfully short and sweet and does not outstay its welcome. Moreover it creates a calming atmosphere which is hard to disagree with. If you're lookingProteus is a beautiful experience. I use the word experience purposefully as its hard to say if its actually a game. The graphical style is beautifully quaint and matches well with all the noises of flowers and creatures. The experience is rightfully short and sweet and does not outstay its welcome. Moreover it creates a calming atmosphere which is hard to disagree with. If you're looking for an experimental game like journey, unfinished swan or even flower you may be disappointed but what you do get is a unique experience that may disappoint some players.… Expand
  4. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 24, 2014
    7
    Outside of a slight visual downgrade and some Vita-specific features there really isn't anything different from the PS3 version. You can use the rear touchpad to mess around with the world, and have PSN use your current location to generate the level, but these additions don't really change things up that much. Therefore my score and review for the Vita version are the going to be same asOutside of a slight visual downgrade and some Vita-specific features there really isn't anything different from the PS3 version. You can use the rear touchpad to mess around with the world, and have PSN use your current location to generate the level, but these additions don't really change things up that much. Therefore my score and review for the Vita version are the going to be same as the PS3 version.

    A directionless game without any real objectives. There is a way to progress through the game until you "beat" it, but there's no explanation as to how. For many this lack of any sort of direction will make the game feel pointless, and therefore worthless. However the trophies might be the saving grace of the experience, as they help to give gamers some something to work towards.

    Odds are you'll have to look up how to get them, because there really isn't any explanation as to how to do so. Once I started digging into unlocking the trophies it really helped Proteus feel more like a game, and less like a semi-interactive experience. Something that saved it for me. Without them all there really would've been to do is explore each season for a bit until it gets boring then move on to the next one until it's over. Not exactly satisfying for many.

    Admittedly it is kind of interesting to see what certain landmarks will do at certain times. Certain events only happen around them during certain seasons and during certain times (day, night). Each playthrough takes place in a randomly generated world so it's clear that there's an emphasis on re-playability. However unless you really just find yourself enthralled with the experience there's really no reason to stick around for long. Especially after you've completed all of the trophies.

    There is fun to be had with Proteus, but it requires you to sort of make your own. Whether it be collecting all of the trophies or just random exploring there are things to keep gamers busy. However it's definitely not for everyone, and will only be praised by a certain audience. Perhaps this indie game tried to be too artsy, but overall I found some fun with it.    … Expand
  5. JOSHDILISI
    Jan 6, 2014
    6
    i didnt fully understand what i was doing the first time i played this game, but i found it to be very relaxing and somehow presented a vivid story without using any dialog. This game is very visually appealing as well, throughout the game i was just in awe to what i was looking at.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. NZGamer
    Mar 13, 2014
    73
    Whatever you do, don’t just play the first 10 minutes of it. You’ll be utterly disappointed and will immediately wish you purchased another game. The biggest issue many will face is that there is no clear objective, and not a lot else to do other than walk around. But if you do play this, you’re going to need to stay committed - otherwise you’ll end up throwing your Vita against the wall.
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  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    Dec 12, 2013
    60
    Proteus is a creation that boasts an unusual beauty that’s extremely rare to find in videogames. But besides this, it has not much else to offer.
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  3. InsideGamer.nl
    Nov 22, 2013
    75
    Just like a painting you should really only look at Proteus once. Explore and discover it. A second time might show a few things you've missed along the way. A third time you'll just mostly see things you've already seen. From that point on, the experience break itself down.
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