Asemblance

 Xbox One
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jan 31, 2018
    7
    Game’s that don’t offer much in terms of gameplay and ultimately no risk are loved by some and loathed by others, and I must admit that I can understand where both sets of views are coming from. I will say however that if a game has a deep and immersive story then I do kind of forget about the lack of gameplay, and thankfully that’s what Asemblance offers. The story kept me on the edge ofGame’s that don’t offer much in terms of gameplay and ultimately no risk are loved by some and loathed by others, and I must admit that I can understand where both sets of views are coming from. I will say however that if a game has a deep and immersive story then I do kind of forget about the lack of gameplay, and thankfully that’s what Asemblance offers. The story kept me on the edge of my seat throughout and that was mainly down to the mystery it emanates all over. There is also a reason to play again and that’s down to the multiple endings the game has. The different endings involve doing different things to get to the ending and getting to them can be a very enjoyable affair. I will say though that some of the endings don’t answer enough of your burning questions and that can be frustrating, but the developers have said that there will be more chapters to the game so hopefully we get the answers then. Something that really impressed me with this game is that they manage to combine a unique setting with clever ideas superbly well and this creates an experience unlike any other I’ve experienced in a game before, which is awesome. I was however a little disappointed with the game in terms of length and I must admit that I was hoping for a little bit more here. I would have also liked a little more in terms of exploration because there isn’t much you can search and interact with, so things do become linear quite quickly. Without a shadow of a doubt my favourite thing about the game was the presentation. Visually the game can look great at times and they’ve done a great job of capturing a lot of emotions with the art. The sound design has also been designed extremely well and when you combine that with the emotional art then you end up having a very unique and immersive experience. At the end of the day Asemblance is not going to be for everybody and it does have a few niggling problems, but on the whole I found it to be a very enjoyable journey that managed to stir up a number of emotions in me. It’s not the best game I’ve ever played in the genre, but it may have more charm than anything else I’ve played in the genre and I must admit that I’m looking forward to where they take the game next.… Expand
  2. TacoLord424
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    An ok game, not the best. There's really not much to do in this game. I give it a 7/10

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47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 3 out of 4
  1. TrueAchievements
    Feb 13, 2018
    40
    Asemblance is the type of game worth rooting for because it dares to try things in its own unique way. Having said that, its execution leaves far too much to be desired. You can't commend the game for being weird, because it's so weird that it fails to connect at all. It's one of the shortest games you can find on the Xbox One, which should not inherently be an issue, but in this case it is. There needed to be a few more breadcrumbs to help players care about the bizarre sequence of events that unfolds over the game's 30 minutes. Lacking all resonance and intrigue in its playthrough, Asemblance is a decent story once you look it up online later, but more of it needed to be expressed in the actual game.
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  2. XBLA Fans
    Feb 5, 2018
    20
    It’s a game that feels very rushed and unexplained. Sure, the concept alone might have made sense in the mind of that of the person who wrote it, but for those of us experiencing it first hand, there isn’t anything exciting or memorable about it. The hour and a half max playtime the game has to offer is a slap in the face when you're presented with the facts that there is just no story or content to offset. For anyone who’s looking for an interesting game to help fill some free time are better off looking at games such as Firewatch or What Remains of Edith Finch, which are more deserving of your time. If you’re an achievement enthusiast, you may be able to justify the $7.99 for the easy completion, though it's probably best to just wait for a sale.
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  3. TheXboxHub
    Feb 1, 2018
    80
    Asemblance is a very short and very sweet game. It is confusing, weird and tense, but I still love it.
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