A Ton Of Feathers
- April 17, 2020
- ben lunato
Get on Steam"A Ton Of Feathers" is a surreal physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate a strange, ever-growing pile of feathers to solve challenges. Using creative problem-solving and careful placement, guide the feathers up and over obstacles to reach the goal in each level. With its unique mechanics and whimsical humor, this game offers a fresh take on the puzzle genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- A Ton of Feathers offers a unique and mind-warping VR experience with beautiful visuals and great audio.
- The game excels in creating an intense atmosphere that engages players with its abstract storytelling and surreal art.
- For its low price, it provides an interesting and artistic experience that many players found worth trying.
- The experience lacks coherent gameplay and can feel unfinished, with loosely connected scenes and minimal interactivity.
- Some players found the visuals and audio overwhelming, with flashing lights and loud noises that could induce discomfort.
- The narrative is often described as incoherent, leaving players confused about the overall message and themes.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a deeply personal and poetic experience, often feeling more like an abstract film than a traditional narrative, requiring players to piece together its meaning. While some find the storytelling ambitious yet superficial, the combination of stunning visuals and atmospheric audio enhances its charm, making it a unique VR experience despite its brevity. Overall, it offers a creative blend of surreal art and storytelling that resonates with many players.
“This game is a deeply personal story that's closer to a poem than a video game.”
“It's a fantastic story wrapped up in a package of wild, gorgeous visuals and great audio.”
“Although it is short, this game has its charm; from great atmosphere and sound to amazing poetic storytelling.”
“Flashing lights, annoying sounds, and a 'story' that thinks it's way deeper than it actually is.”
“In running through the game for the first time, it felt like a lot of films where you're dropped in the middle of a story, and some reconstruction on your end will be required to make sense.”
“This is a VR experience showcasing somebody's need to tell a story, and for $2, I don't believe you would feel like you got taken for a ride (although I'm confident some would say it should've been free).”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game features a unique art style characterized by high contrast, funky pixelation, and vibrant color grading, creating a visually stunning experience. Its aesthetic beautifully conveys its themes, offering both a captivating narrative and a mesmerizing visual landscape reminiscent of a 16-bit utopia with a darker twist. Overall, the graphics are praised for their originality and emotional depth, enhancing the game's autobiographical elements.
“It has a unique art style with very high contrast and funky pixelation and color grading.”
“While its themes seem a bit on the nose, the aesthetic manages to retell them into something really quite beautiful.”
“It's a fantastic story wrapped up in a package of wild, gorgeous visuals and great audio.”
“It's genuine and has an autobiographical feel, but you can also just space out and look at the 16-bit utopia-but-in-hell textures if you prefer.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal, featuring only a few interactive elements amidst a largely abstract experience. However, it is described as an intense and immersive journey that effectively creates a sense of tension and unease.
“Although there is really not any 'gameplay', except for a few interactive parts, and a lot of things are very abstract, this is an incredible experience, and an extremely intense one too. I'd say it's designed to put you on edge, and it excels at that.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in VR games is often described as fitting and enhancing the surreal experiences, but many users feel that the offerings on Steam tend to feature lackluster, repetitive soundtracks that fail to provide depth or replay value. Overall, while the potential for immersive music exists, it is frequently underwhelmed by generic and uninspired compositions.
“The music was super fitting underneath it all.”
“VR is certainly capable of placing the player in some intensely surreal situations, but most of what Steam has to offer for 'weird' VR games are on-rails new age snorefests with bad trance soundtracks or short 4-minute music videos that lack the depth required to revisit later.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users expressing confusion over whether the poor performance is intentional or simply a result of subpar execution. Overall, the game's performance leaves much to be desired, leading to a mixed reception.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently express that the game evokes strong emotions, highlighting its ability to resonate deeply and create a meaningful impact.
“It made me feel something.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its charm, enhanced by excellent sound design and poetic storytelling, despite its brevity.
“Although it is short, this game has its charm; from great atmosphere and sound to amazing poetic storytelling.”
