Algebra Ridge
- November 30, 2020
- Daksuki
Get on SteamReady to save the world with the power of math? Find out in this unique story-driven adventure! In Algebra Ridge, you must stop Big Cheesy from stealing the Pencil of Knowledge!
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Reviews
- The game features a charming story and characters, making it an enjoyable experience.
- The music is surprisingly good and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- It provides a fun and humorous way to practice basic math skills, making learning feel less tedious.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content.
- The math puzzles are overly simplistic and may not provide significant educational value.
- The visuals and overall production quality feel lacking, resembling a low-budget browser game.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some users praise it as enjoyable and fitting for the anime style, others criticize the $10 price tag for the soundtrack, especially when compared to free alternatives. Despite this, several tracks stand out as surprisingly good, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“Plus, some of the songs in the soundtrack are better than they have any right to be, like my god.”
“A short but sweet experience with funny dialogue, cool soundtrack, enjoyable story...”
“Not completely free, however, as the developer expects a whopping $10 USD for the very lame soundtrack, perhaps being completely unaware that competing with free Spotify or listening to the radio is a poor business model.”
“A fun game in the style of anime with incendiary music.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and features endearing characters, complemented by humorous dialogue and a captivating soundtrack. While the plot is praised for its intensity and creativity, some players express a desire for more streamlined gameplay, particularly regarding the integration of math battles into the story. Overall, the narrative is described as a short but enjoyable experience.
“I enjoyed the game and story plenty, and I was endeared to the characters by the end!”
“Finger-shivering intensity and a plot that will replace every world religion.”
“A short but sweet experience with funny dialogue, cool soundtrack, enjoyable story...”
“Going to each math battle through the story is fine when you are playing it for the first six times, but after a while, it becomes a lot of clicking to just reach those math battles.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious and noting the presence of funny dialogue that enhances the enjoyable story. The combination of humor and a cool soundtrack contributes to a short but memorable experience.
“Hilarious!”
“Funny game, and nice story.”
“A short but sweet experience with funny dialogue, cool soundtrack, and an enjoyable story.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for their lazy 2D retro pixel art style, typical of Gamemaker Studio creations, and are deemed below acceptable standards for PC gaming. The resolution is locked, leaving no option for improvement, which further detracts from the overall visual experience.
“Like most GameMaker Studio construction kit games, this features lazy 2D retro pixel art instead of professionally done, contemporary PC graphics.”
“Resolution is locked; there's no way to improve the mediocre visuals, which pushes this below acceptable standards for PC.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is perceived as somewhat favorable since it is free, but there are concerns that it may still fall into the category of shovelware and lazy cash grabs commonly associated with games made using Gamemaker Studio.
“Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs, and this game feels like a free attempt to capitalize on that trend.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features that should be included in the game.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be great bogged down by aggressive monetization tactics that prioritize profit over player experience.”
