Above: The Fallen

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Above: The Fallen is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Hexnite and was released on September 19, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Above: The Fallen is a 2D side-scrolling, puzzle - platformer game that is centered around travelling upwards instead of to the left or right. The goal is to climb the trees of an ancient and mystical forest in order to break through the canopy. You must manipulate two main characters at the same time throughout the game, solve puzzles, and avoid the hazards of this dark forest. Mankind has been d…

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

music2 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique co-op experience where two players can control characters using a single controller, making it fun for local multiplayer.
Despite its flaws, the game has a creative concept and engaging puzzles that can be enjoyable, especially when played with a partner.
It's free to play, which makes it an accessible option for those looking for a casual gaming experience.

The controls are poorly designed and can be frustrating, with issues like soft locks and unresponsive inputs, making gameplay difficult.
The game is prone to bugs and glitches, which can lead to frustrating experiences, including losing progress due to save issues.
While the art and music are well-executed, the overall execution of the game is lacking, leading to a less enjoyable single-player experience.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, with players appreciating the inclusion of a free OST DLC soundtrack. The combination of art and music effectively contributes to the immersive experience.
- “The art and music really help pull the game's atmosphere together.”
- “The art and music really help pull the game's atmosphere together.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from various soft and hard lock glitches that can disrupt gameplay, occasionally requiring players to restart from the beginning. While it features numerous save points, the instability can lead to frustrating experiences as refreshing the wrong save may lock all interactions. Overall, the game is considered quite buggy.
- “The game has some soft lock and hard lock breaking glitches. Although the checkpoints do save, sometimes refreshing the wrong save will lock all interactions, and you will have to restart from the beginning of the game. Sometimes you'll just have to restart several times.”
- “It is buggy, but comes with lots of save points.”
- “The game has some soft lock and hard lock breaking glitches. Although the checkpoints do save, sometimes refreshing the wrong save will lock all interactions, and you will have to restart from the beginning of the game. Sometimes you'll just have to restart several times.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the concept; however, there are suggestions for improvement in execution and development.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a distinctive 2D co-op puzzle platformer design characterized by a hand-drawn, MSPaint-inspired art style, which adds a unique charm to its visual presentation.
- “This is a 2D co-op puzzle platformer with a hand-drawn/MS Paint art style.”
- “This is a 2D co-op puzzle platformer with a hand-drawn/MS Paint art style.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers consistently highlight that the art and music significantly enhance the game's atmosphere, creating an immersive experience that draws players in.
- “The art and music really help pull the game's atmosphere together.”