Get on Steam"Alkali" is a physics-inspired precision platformer where you use the properties of alkali metals to react with the environment and navigate levels. With 70 levels and a level editor, players can explore a world that wants to "grind you down" while uncovering the secret of their existence. The game features dark worlds, collectible diskettes, and a variety of gameplay mechanics for a ~20 hour long campaign.
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Reviews
- The gameplay is a solid and enjoyable precision platformer with unique mechanics that enhance the experience.
- The level design is well-executed and provides a good amount of content, making it challenging yet fun.
- The game runs smoothly without bugs, and the health mechanic adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.
- The visuals are subpar, and the level design can be inconsistent, ranging from mediocre to frustrating.
- The core mechanics, such as the weight/health/size system, are underutilized and do not significantly impact gameplay.
- The scoring system lacks purpose, as there are no achievements or leaderboards to motivate players.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a solid yet basic platformer with well-executed level design and enjoyable controls. While the unique health and size mechanics add depth, they are underutilized, and the scoring system lacks purpose due to the absence of achievements or competitive elements. Overall, the game offers a decent amount of content and fun challenges, but it could benefit from more meaningful integration of its core mechanics.
“The health mechanic is unique and surprisingly impactful, the basic controls feel wonderful, and the level design is honestly superb.”
“The gameplay of this game flows super well and I have not encountered any bugs.”
“The unique mechanic of HP and size isn’t just a gimmick but is used throughout the game, all being tied up with a fitting soundtrack.”
“The core mechanic of the game is hardly ever utilized or actually matters, that being the weight/health/size thing.”
“The game also has a scoring mechanic that serves essentially no purpose because there are no achievements for it and there are no score goals or leaderboards connected to it.”
“If the game ever decided to introduce either score goals or a deathless type challenge, that would remedy the issue of the core mechanic and gems currently serving almost no real purpose.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is highly praised for its fitting integration with the unique mechanics of health and size, enhancing the overall experience. Many players express a desire for the music to be available on platforms like Spotify, highlighting its quality as an "absolute banger."
“The unique mechanic of HP and size isn’t just a gimmick but is used throughout the game, all being tied up with a fitting soundtrack.”
“I also lowkey hope they drop the music on Spotify, absolute banger.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered poor, with visuals failing to impress and level design being described as average to frustrating.
“The visuals are pretty bad, and the level design ranges from middle of the road to mildly annoying.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users emphasize that certain enhancements could significantly boost the game's replayability, suggesting that developers should consider implementing these changes to encourage players to return.
“It would also massively increase replayability; I would strongly encourage the devs to do so.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing shrinking mechanic, which adds a lighthearted touch to the well-executed level design. Overall, players appreciate the blend of humor with engaging content and challenges.
