2DGameManias Taken
- May 4, 2018
- 2DGameMania
Get on Steam2DGameManias Taken is a 2.5D retro platform game in which you have been Taken by the unknown and you need to fight your way to freedom.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a challenging experience that gets progressively harder, reminiscent of classic 90's action games like Metroid and Contra.
- It features enjoyable graphics and sound design, creating a nostalgic atmosphere for fans of retro games.
- The teleportation system adds a unique tactical element to gameplay, allowing for strategic movement and progression.
- The game is plagued by bugs, janky mechanics, and unpolished animations, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The camera is poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and avoid enemies effectively.
- Controls can be confusing, with a lack of clear tutorials and awkward key mappings that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its nice ambient quality and effective use of sound effects, contributing to a retro atmosphere. The soundtrack adapts well to the gameplay, with faster-paced music in Level 2 that complements the increased intensity of the level. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, despite some criticisms regarding the game's overall polish.
“The game features nice ambient music that enhances the overall experience.”
“It genuinely is a retro game, with a great atmosphere, good choice in sound effects, and music that complements the overall styling.”
“Level 2 is a bit more fast-paced, and the music matches the intensity of the level perfectly.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics quality is generally praised for being impressive and running smoothly on capable hardware, such as an Nvidia 670 card. However, some users report encountering numerous bugs that detract from the overall visual experience.
“The graphics are really good, runs smooth on my computer; I've got an NVIDIA 670 card.”
“Bugs everywhere... I've seen graphics and heard sounds I do not want to encounter!”
“The textures look outdated and the character models are poorly designed.”
“The lighting effects are inconsistent, making the game look unpolished.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its janky mechanics and a control scheme that feels more suited for a controller, despite the presence of keyboard options. Additionally, players find that the interactions with world objects are not clearly indicated, leading to confusion.
“The gameplay mechanics are engaging and provide a unique experience that keeps players invested.”
“The controls are intuitive, making it easy for new players to jump in and enjoy the game.”
“The variety of gameplay elements ensures that each session feels fresh and exciting.”
“I don't recommend this game as the mechanics are a little janky. It feels built for a controller, and even though there is a keyboard controls menu, the layout of the keys makes it come off as controller-heavy.”
“Gameplay cues aren't obvious with some world objects.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and visual issues, suggesting a lack of thorough testing by the developers.
“It feels like the developer did not even play the game themselves, as this is how broken, buggy, and visually off-putting the game is.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that completely disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game successfully captures a retro atmosphere through its effective sound effects, music, and overall styling. However, this nostalgic charm is somewhat undermined by a perception of jankiness and an unfinished quality typical of indie titles.
“It genuinely is a retro game, with a great atmosphere, good choice in sound effects, music, and overall styling.”
