10mg: Always Down
- October 16, 2020
- Stuffed Wombat
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Get on itch.io Store"10mg: Always Down" is a short, 10-minute game that takes you on a journey through a cave as you solve easy puzzles and overcome light platforming challenges. As you progress deeper into the cave, you'll experience changes within yourself, unlocking new abilities and questioning their worth. This introspective game serves as a meditation on change and its impact on us, leaving a lasting impression. The game's captivating artwork is by the talented @_cobywin.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a charming and minimalist experience that resonates well with players, providing a delightful ten-minute journey.
- The controls are simple and intuitive, allowing players to easily grasp the mechanics as they progress deeper into the game.
- The orchestral music enhances the gameplay, creating an engaging atmosphere that complements the hero's journey theme.
- The limited control scheme, using only arrow keys, can feel clunky and may not appeal to players accustomed to more flexible controls.
- The tilt/warp shader effect can induce motion sickness for some players, detracting from the overall experience.
- The payoff for reaching the end may not meet all players' expectations, leaving some feeling unsatisfied with the conclusion.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by subtle mechanics and a polished experience, with a well-crafted story that enhances engagement. Players appreciate the attention to detail, particularly the innovative ground movement friction that influences jumping behavior. Challenges are clearly defined, and the forgiving respawn mechanics contribute to a smooth gameplay experience.
“There's clear attention to detail here, a nice little story, good polish, and some interesting experimentation with mechanics you'll notice towards the end. Ground movement friction slowly builds as you go lower, and I found myself subconsciously jumping more as a result.”
“The challenges are easy to spot after the first one, and the respawn mechanics are relatively forgiving.”
“I made it to the end in seven minutes, and it was a great experience with subtle game mechanics.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The orchestral music in the game is highly praised for its perfect fit with the overall theme, enhancing the experience significantly. The inclusion of Beethoven's compositions adds a unique personality, while fun sound effects and dialogue complement the musical backdrop effectively.
“The orchestral music fits the game perfectly.”
“The inclusion of Beethoven as the background music really injects personality into the game.”
“The music for this is perfect and fits brilliantly with the theme.”
“The orchestral music fits the game way too well.”
“There are some fun sound effects and some dialogue, but it is the inclusion of some Beethoven as the background music that really injects personality into the game.”
- story4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its attention to detail and polish, presenting a compelling narrative without the use of words. Players appreciate the subtle mechanics that enhance the experience, particularly how movement dynamics evolve throughout the game, contributing to a unique storytelling approach.
“There's clear attention to detail here, a nice little story, good polish, and some interesting experimentation with mechanics you'll notice towards the end. Ground movement friction slowly builds as you go lower; I found myself subconsciously jumping more as a result.”
“This is a perfect little story without words.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by their simplicity, featuring a large cavernous play area complemented by effective 2D light and shadow effects. Overall, the visuals evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of similar titles.
“Graphics are as simple as can be.”
“In fact, the visuals are quite similar to that title, with a large cavernous play area and nice use of 2D light and shadow effects.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as interesting and oddly amusing, though some players feel it could benefit from being more concise.
“Very interesting and strangely funny, but ideally would have been a bit shorter.”
