25 Layers of Pain

About

25 Layers of Pain is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Beautiful Void Studio and was released on October 13, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Are you tired of being happy? Does life keep giving you everything you want? Are you finally ready to turn that frown right-side-up? Play 25 Layers of Pain. The game for masochists.

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Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging experience for those who enjoy difficult platformers.
Clever and humorous in-game commentary adds to the overall enjoyment.
It's free, making it a low-risk option for players looking for a casual challenge.

Poor hitbox detection and controls lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Achievements are often buggy and may not register correctly.
The graphics and overall design are lacking, contributing to a less enjoyable aesthetic.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay has been criticized for being unfair and inconsistent, with some users noting that it creates artificial difficulty rather than genuine challenge. While the commentary adds humor, the overall mechanics fail to deliver a satisfying experience, overshadowed by poor art design.
- “Unfair gameplay, funny commentary, what more could one desire?”
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “25 layers of inconsistent gameplay, and a showcase of how to not do coloring.”
- “The mechanics create a sort of 'artificial difficulty' for something that would otherwise be mildly challenging at best, but you overcome it after a while.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the storyline and graphics, others criticize the game for lacking a substantial narrative. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story is either minimal or non-existent, impacting the overall experience for some players.
- “Fun game, storyline, graphics are good, achievements work, would recommend the game.”
- “There is no story.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The writing is subpar and fails to engage the player.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users noting them as good and contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Fun game, story line, graphics are good, achievements work, would recommend the game”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the funny commentary, others find the writing to be cringey and lacking depth. Overall, the comedic elements may appeal to those who enjoy sarcastic humor, but they may not resonate with everyone.
- “Unfair gameplay, funny commentary, what more could one desire?”
- “The little writing that does appear is sort of funny, but just in a cringey, teenage sarcasm sort of way.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly regarding the grindy death achievement, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game is a free 2D platformer, the grinding elements may require significant time investment, leading some to feel that it demands more effort than enjoyable gameplay.
- “I will always hate grindy death achievements, but otherwise it's a free 2D platformer.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally considered decent, but many users find it excessively loud, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The music isn't even all that bad, it's just too loud.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is somewhat lacking, particularly with buggy achievements that may not unlock as intended. However, given that this is the developer's first game, the overall experience is still considered acceptable by some players.
- “Firstly, achievements are a little buggy, so you might not get any. If you still want to play this, being the developer's first game, it's not too bad. It's the same concept as the flash game 'Give Up', just with a much more rude announcer.”
- “Buggy achievements?”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features no in-game purchases, indicating a completely free-to-play experience without additional monetization strategies.
- “In-game purchases: none”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that there are no paywalls, allowing everyone to enjoy the game equally.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's replayability is considered low, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit it after completing it once.
- “Replayability is low.”
- “The game lacks incentives to play through multiple times.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little reason to return.”