Summary
A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.
Storyline
Your name is Rania. This is your first night working for Cloudpunk, the semi-legal delivery company based in the sprawling city of Nivalis. You go everywhere, from the Marrow below to the spires that pierce the grey clouds high above before scraping the edge of the troposphere. No delivery job is too dangerous, and no one is faster than a Cloudpunk driver.
In this story-based exploration game, you will meet a diverse range of characters including androids, AI and unscrupulous humans at every level of society. Everyone has a story, and in the course of one night in Nivalis, everything will change.
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Cloudpunk Reviews & Ratings
There were parts of Cloudpunk I enjoyed: the voice acting and the cyberpunk aesthetic. However, the core gameplay loop of being a deliveryThere were parts of Cloudpunk I enjoyed: the voice acting and the cyberpunk aesthetic. However, the core gameplay loop of being a delivery driver never resonated with me. If you like Bladerunner or cyberpunk-esque settings, I'd recommend this one but only at a decent price.
Cloudpunk is the kind of game that places importance on narrative over gameplay and one that will feel considerably better on different platforms. It offers a memorable narrative with some great characters to meet along the way, and it’s admirable just how invested one can get in them considering their existence starts and stops (in most cases) with an on-screen character portrait and a voice-over. The city is vast and beautifully designed using voxel art, though players on Switch won’t bask in as much of its visual splendor. However, it’s also a game in which the narrative trumps all, even gameplay, with the only player interaction coming in the form of somewhat superficial vehicle sections and the odd on-foot segment. It’s a relatively short ride and well worth taking, as long as one’s expectations are dialed in correctly from the outset.
I cannot believe this game has such a low score. Cloudpunk isn't for everyone, but it's one of my favorite games of all time. If DeathI cannot believe this game has such a low score. Cloudpunk isn't for everyone, but it's one of my favorite games of all time. If Death Stranding and Bladerunner had a baby, it'd be Cloudpunk. If you think delivering packages a la hover car in a dystopian mega city, with your AI dog as a companion, sounds like a good time? You're in luck. The writing in this game is excellent and some of the best I've ever experienced. We love a good anti-capitalist slant. The worldbuiding, environments, dialogue, writing, and voice acting are all of the highest caliber. And it's almost soothing to play. One mission even brought me to tears.I cannot recommend this game enough. Unless you don't like voxel graphics, that is.
A fantastic adventure / story focused game that explores some really thoughtful aspects of the cyberpunk genre. It's not going to blow youA fantastic adventure / story focused game that explores some really thoughtful aspects of the cyberpunk genre. It's not going to blow you away, but it will make you think and its often quite funny. Engaging and thoughtful and fun!
Pleasant, but not engaging dialogues with decent VO. Beautiful visuals. Poor gameplay. Relaxing experience enhanced with Vangelis-like music.
Release Date | April 23, 2020 |
Publisher | ION LANDS, Merge Games |
Content Rated | M (Mature) |
Game Modes | Single player |
Player Perspectives | Third person |
Genres | Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie |
Themes | Action, Science fiction |
Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 |