Asemblance

Critic reviews

• XTXbox Tavern

  Mark Sherwood · Jan 30, 2018

  4.9

  Asemblance does a good job at hooking you during the initial stages of play, yet fails miserably to maintain its creativity. Despite the decent visuals and some interesting moments throughout this confused experience, the game doesn’t quite live up to the quality of other psychological thrillers, such as Layers of Fear. The bottom line here is that if this truly is the beginning of a franchise, the second serving doesn’t have much to live up to. Make of that what you will.

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• GGameSpot

  Jason D'Aprile · Jul 07, 2016

  5.0

  By the end of Asemblance, you're left with educated guesses based on hours of wandering through its few locations. Developer Nilo Studios says it wants this to be the start of a series of experiences reminiscent of the X-Files or the Twilight Zone. Unfortunately, there’s so little pay off in Asemblance that it’s difficult to muster much excitement for its future.

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• PSPush Square

  Graham Banas · Jul 05, 2016

  7.0

  Asemblance delivers an intriguing narrative based around a time looping mechanic, and makes a lot out of very little. The game may not have many environments to explore, but each one is carefully layered and crafted to allow the story to emerge at whatever pace you're able to keep up with. It helps that the title has genuinely interesting – and, oftentimes, unnerving – ideas, which, when paired with the menacing music, makes for an engaging experience.

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• GZGame Zone

  Daniel R. Miller · Jun 28, 2016

  5.0

  Asemblance takes inspiration from the likes of PT, The X-Files and The Twilight Zone and brings them together in a package that hints at a franchise with a future that's bigger than what it currently offers.

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• DDestructoid

  Jordan Devore · Jun 24, 2016

  4.5

  It's just a shame there isn't way more game here. If this truly is the start of a franchise, I'd potentially be up for more titles, but I can't deny how much this sparse pilot entry leaves me wanting.

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• DSDual Shockers

  Louis Contaldi · Jun 21, 2016

  7.5

  I’m hesitant to call Asemblance “fun” — but that isn’t what the game is trying to be. Instead, it is a challenge to overcome for those interested in experimental gameplay and hidden stories. The game is dense, but rewarding for those looking to make the investment.

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