Master Reboot

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

5
Average:

3
Bad:

6

Pros:

Sets the stage for a unique game premise.
Great visual and art styles.
Strange but captivating graphics.

Cons:

Fragmented gameplay.
Controls can be difficult.

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Last revision on February 24, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Sets the stage for a unique game premise
Great visual and art styles
Strange but captivating graphics
Great audio
Variety of puzzles
Soul Cloud is a fantastic concept
A good balance of horror and puzzle elements to create a tense experience
Plenty of variety in the locations

Reviewers Didn't Like

Fragmented gameplay
Controls can be difficult
Poor level structure towards end of game
No hint system
Lacks "manual save game" feature
Poor mechanics
Not enough “new” in the gameplay, which is at times poor

Expert reviews and ratings

Master Reboot's premise of a databank that stores the memories of the dead is a strong one, but at times its desire to dabble in horror weaken its exploration-based elements. Even so, its creepy ambiance and wide range of puzzles manage to carry the weaker segments, but an out-of-place final boss with timed platforming ruins the fun.

By IGN on March 18, 2014

Unfortunately, it is held back by poor first person platforming and the occasional obscure puzzle, but on the whole this a game that fans of adventure games or simply exploring an interesting world should enjoy.

By HardcoreGamer on November 19, 2013

I feel bad about what I've written because I can see what was intended, and the enthusiasm that went into it. However, Master Reboot is full of unfilled potential and missed opportunities. Another six months of development could have done this game a world of good.

By StrategyInformer on November 13, 2013

I have to be careful here, because most of the appeal of Master Reboot is trying to figure out just what the hell is going on. The game doesn't tell you a thing at the start, just drops you in some random forest and lets you figure it out as you go....

By Strategy Informer on November 12, 2013

In my opinion, Master Reboot has the potential for a sequel, and here is hoping that Wales Interactive can dig deep to produce a genuinely polished diamond that could one day set the standard for other indie games of the same genre.

By GameCloud on November 11, 2013

Some nice ideas here and there, but Master Reboot isn't even remotely well-designed enough to take advantage of...

By New Game Network on November 09, 2013

Although some elements feel out of place in the game, as well as the simple graphics and little verbal communication, it still manages to attract with the strangeness of each level and the atmosphere created by the creepy and spooky visuals.

By Softpedia on November 06, 2013

That experience is a striking, unique adventure that rewards observant players with an engaging story and horror fans with an eerie, haunting playground. With a variety of puzzles and challenges to overcome and a world that is surreal-yet-logical, Master Reboot is a memory worth uploading to your Soul Cloud.

By GameZebo on November 01, 2013

Looking at each individual aspect of Master Reboot makes it sound like a really bad game. The truth is that in the sum of its parts, it’s actually quite a memorable experience. When first going in, there is a lot of mystery as to what is going on and finding bits of information make the whole thing even more interesting.

By Machinered on October 30, 2013

Overall, this game is great. When fun and challenging puzzles meets a gripping story that will scare you, you get a game that you won’t forget for a long time. If that’s for you, then I recommend Master Reboot.

By TwoDashStash on October 30, 2013

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