5.0

About 5.0

5.0 is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Tamerlan Satualdypov and was released on August 17, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Sensei challenge you! This is a hardcore arcade game in which you will need to complete level in less than 5 seconds! 5.0 - infinite arcade game focusing on making the high score. You will play as a young ninja who needs to get to his sensei avoiding all obstacles on his way. 5 seconds to complete the level, or die trying! Levels will change randomly and so do the locations of your sensei. It`s …

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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Reviews

79%Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

Unique and intense gameplay concept centered around completing levels in under five seconds, creating a fast-paced, skill-driven platformer.
Minimalist pixel-art aesthetic and clear visuals support precise and responsive controls, enhancing the gameplay experience.
The game is highly addictive for players who enjoy speedrunning, mastery, and rapid iteration, providing satisfying challenge and replay value.

Extremely short game length and very limited content, with levels often repeating and lacking variety, leading to reduced longevity.
Some gameplay design issues such as slippery controls, confusing timer and death mechanics, and a frustrating restart system after timer expiration.
Basic and low-quality graphics and sound, along with a lack of progression or narrative depth, make it feel more like a minigame than a full release.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The gameplay features a streamlined, responsive control scheme with a minimalist design that emphasizes challenge through smart level progression rather than complexity. However, it suffers from issues like slippery controls, lack of variety, no controller support, and frustrating mechanics such as restarting the entire run after timer expiration. Overall, while fast-paced and engaging, the gameplay is considered limited and occasionally frustrating.
- “Gameplay in 5.0 is stripped of all excess, leaving behind a lean control scheme that prioritizes responsiveness and clarity.”
- “As the game progresses, its difficulty ramps up through smarter level design rather than mechanical complexity.”
- “This balance between predictability and unpredictability ensures that the challenge remains engaging rather than mechanical.”
- “Where the game falls short though is no controller support, very slippery controls, lack of quality levels or variety in the designs and a terrible mechanic of starting over from the beginning if the 5 second timer expires (really should just be start the level over like when you die, but no, you have to start the whole run over again).”
- “The gameplay is just ok, but the other factors drag it down.”
- “Okay, so even though it's not even remotely difficult, having only 40 levels makes zero sense, and some very questionable gameplay decisions, 5.0 is just a cheap game that you can pick up with that last remaining Steam wallet balance.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a minimalist, retro pixel-art style reminiscent of the original Game Boy, which complements the fast-paced gameplay without distraction. While basic and intentionally simplistic, this aesthetic supports the overall experience effectively.
- “Visually, 5.0 embraces a minimalist pixel-art aesthetic that serves the gameplay exceptionally well.”
- “Together, the visuals and audio support the game’s relentless pace rather than distracting from it.”
- “This game is very simple, short and has graphics similar to the original Game Boy.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “The graphics are very basic, but I can live with that.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story, featuring random levels that easily loop as players pursue achievements, offering little narrative depth.
- “No story.”
- “The levels are random and easily loop amongst themselves in the quest for 40 achievements, making the narrative feel disjointed and repetitive.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Optimization in the game is driven by players' desire for self-improvement and achieving better performance, with satisfaction derived from continually shaving milliseconds off their times.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The music is widely criticized as annoying and poorly designed, contributing to a frustrating overall experience.
- “Floaty controls, stupid music, stupid levels, stupid game”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The monetization is widely criticized as excessive cash grabs that negatively impact genuine indie developers by reducing their visibility on platforms like Steam.