A Day

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A Day is a single player open world simulation game with comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Dinobird and was released on February 4, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

In A Day you'll be able to control 8 different characters in a 2D side-scrolling open map: give them life by chaining their actions and reach for the highest score possible! This day is yours to make!

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Single-Player

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a very interesting mechanic that combines the actions of multiple characters over the same day, creating a unique puzzle experience.
It has beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere, making it enjoyable to explore the environment and interact with the characters.
The game offers high replayability with various secrets and achievements to discover, encouraging players to optimize their runs and explore different character interactions.

The gameplay can become repetitive over time, leading to a sense of tedium as players focus on achieving high scores rather than narrative depth.
Some mechanics are not well explained at the start, which can lead to confusion and frustration for new players trying to understand the game's objectives.
There are minor visual and mechanical issues, such as unclear platforms and occasional crashes, which can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
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The gameplay is characterized by inventive mechanics that combine previous runs into a single day, offering a unique and relaxing experience. While the mechanics are initially confusing and not well-explained, players find that they become clearer with practice. Overall, the game features nice graphics and a creative approach, though some minor visual and mechanical issues have been noted.
- “Overall cool game with inventive mechanics, thank you for making it developer person(s).”
- “Very nice graphics and immersive gameplay.”
- “The game never gets overwhelmingly complex with its mechanics, it's nice and relaxing.”
- “The mechanics aren't explained at all when you start the game, but you will eventually come to understand, although to the detriment of your first day's score.”
- “I did notice some other slight visual and mechanics issues, like when I ended one of my 'ten lives,' the train was just leaving, which led it to disappear oddly when the day reset.”
- “Let me explain how the gameplay works because it's a little confusing.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful art style and attention to detail, creating a cozy and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals and diegetic audio, enhancing the overall experience and making it a worthwhile investment.
- “The art style of the entire game is amazing and pulls you into its cozy atmosphere.”
- “It has beautiful graphics and diegetic audio, and I love the aesthetic.”
- “Nice graphics and attention to detail, pleasant music and sounds in general, totally worth the price.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while grinding can lead to improved skills and understanding of character dynamics, it often results in diminishing enjoyment and increased tedium over time.
- “In addition, you technically get better at the game with time as you figure out the independence between the different characters. However, this means that the game becomes less fun and rewarding the more you play it, as it turns into a tedious grind.”
- “The grinding aspect of the game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself spending hours on grinding for resources, which quickly became a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game offers high replayability, with players noting that completing half of the tasks takes about an hour, and additional optional content can extend playtime further, especially for those looking to optimize their scores.
- “High replayability value.”
- “I completed half of the tasks in 1 hour, so considering that everything is optional, I would say it has at least one extra hour of replay value, or more if you want to optimize your score.”
- “I completed half of the tasks in one hour, so considering that everything is optional, I would say it has one extra hour of replay value, or more if you want to optimize your score.”
- “Once you've seen everything the game has to offer, there's little incentive to go back for more.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Players often misinterpret the game's focus on achieving high scores as a narrative-driven experience, leading to confusion about the absence of a cohesive story or grand finale. This disconnect highlights a lack of clarity in the game's presentation regarding its storytelling intentions.
- “Not paying attention to the description of the game on the store page that mentioned you're going for a high score, I kept thinking I was unraveling a puzzle that had a bunch of pieces that needed to be put together to have a grand finale of a story.”
- “I kept thinking I was unraveling a puzzle that had a bunch of pieces that needed to be put together for a grand finale of a story, but it turned out to be just about achieving a high score.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked the depth I was hoping for, leaving me unsatisfied with the overall experience.”
- “I was expecting a rich narrative, but instead, I found a series of disconnected events that failed to engage me.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its pleasant quality and attention to detail, though some feel that additional music could enhance the experience. Overall, the sound design contributes positively to the game's value.
- “Nice graphics and attention to details, pleasant music and sounds in general, totally worth the price.”
- “Actual music would be nice at some points.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by clever and occasionally amusing puzzles, with players finding some hidden tasks particularly hilarious, making the experience feel worthwhile for the price paid.
- “Some smart and occasionally funny puzzles.”
- “I found some of the hidden tasks pretty hilarious; well worth the few dollars I paid for it.”