ALTF4

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"ALTF4 is a single-player platformer game featuring a somewhat clumsy Knight. With no save points and frustrating traps, the game challenges players to test their reflexes and perseverance. Exciting background music and the promise of a satisfying clear make it all worthwhile."

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,546 reviews

music40 positive mentions

stability15 negative mentions

The game is a fun and challenging platformer that tests your patience and skills.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall experience.
It's a great game for those who enjoy rage-inducing challenges and want to test their limits.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and inconsistent hitboxes that can lead to frustrating gameplay.
Many players find the difficulty level excessively punishing, making it hard to progress.
The lack of checkpoints can make the experience tedious, as dying often means starting over from the beginning.

music
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
46%
4%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its retro charm, humor, and ability to enhance the overall experience. While some found it repetitive or frustrating, the majority highlighted its addictive quality and how it complements the game's challenging nature. Overall, the soundtrack is often described as a standout feature, making the game enjoyable and worth the purchase.
- “The soundtrack alone is already worth the purchase.”
- “Jump your way through surreally difficult stages accompanied by a fantastic horn-laden soundtrack.”
- “The music is a masterpiece.”
- “I am full of rage, regret, sadness, and PTSD related to the music.”
- “It got to a point I had to just mute the music.”
- “In this game, even the music mocks you.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
70%
5%
The gameplay is characterized by a physics-based, trial-and-error approach that can be both amusing and exasperating, as players navigate a challenging obstacle course with clumsy mechanics. While some appreciate the unique style and addictive elements, many criticize the inconsistent controls, technical issues, and lack of visual variety, leading to a frustrating experience for a significant portion of players. Overall, the game offers a mix of satisfaction upon overcoming obstacles and irritation due to its unpolished mechanics.
- “The physics-based gameplay is both hilarious and frustrating, as you guide a clumsy knight through an absurdly difficult obstacle course.”
- “The major update of November comes with great changes to the gameplay and created versatile options to master the well-designed levels.”
- “Surprisingly satisfying gameplay, takes a bit to get used to and sometimes can be glitchy, but overall quite stellar.”
- “While the game attempts to capture a niche audience that appreciates extreme difficulty and trial-and-error gameplay, it falls short in several areas that can lead to frustration and a less than satisfying experience for many players.”
- “If the game's mechanics worked properly, and jumping and platforming were all very polished and precise, I could see the point of this game, but since the developer didn't care about actually making it control well and have tight precise movement, it's just not enjoyable to actually play even when you're doing well.”
- “A fun hard game in the spirit of 'Getting Over It', but whereas 'Getting Over It' was hard but fair, 'altf4' isn't fair at all with broken mechanics and iffy hitboxes and walls, resulting in a lot of earned save points going through the ground.”
story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
79%
9%
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with many users noting the absence of a substantial narrative, describing it as simplistic or non-existent. However, some players acknowledge recent updates that have introduced a campaign mode, suggesting improvements in storytelling, while others express skepticism about the game's potential for a more developed narrative in the future. Overall, the consensus leans towards a need for a more engaging story to enhance the gaming experience.
- “This game not only pushes game design, graphics, storyboarding, and morals to a higher level.”
- “Incredible story, incredible gameplay, 10/10.”
- “Action, drama, romance, comedy, plot twists!”
- “This game has no story.”
- “It is listed as an early access game and even reminds you that it's not finished via one of the tips informing you that there will be a story mode added... but dear god I hope that they never choose to add more content to this already disgustingly difficult and buggy mess of a game, unless they can fix a few major problems that bog down the experience.”
- “The previous story was very simplistic but again sufficient for this type of game.”
humor
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
9%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the physics-based gameplay both hilarious and frustrating, leading to memorable moments of rage and laughter. The absurdity of the challenges, combined with funny dialogues and quirky music, enhances the overall comedic experience, making it particularly enjoyable when played with friends. While some critiques mention inconsistencies in humor, the general consensus is that the game delivers a consistently funny and entertaining experience.
- “The humor is on point, and the ridiculousness of it all keeps you coming back for more punishment.”
- “It's the hilarious, unapologetic sort of jank that lets you slowly discover how the jank physics interact with each other and use that to your advantage, create your own shortcuts, and mess with the levels in fun ways.”
- “After spending an hour and wasting 70 brave knights' lives as well as countless chickens, I can safely say that this game is hilariously difficult.”
- “The big update just made it feel like shit, with unfunny, broken English and randomly placed traps hoping they'll kill you.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat, relying on tired clichés and predictable jokes that fail to land.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the attempts at humor are cringeworthy and often miss the mark completely.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
79%
9%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalistic design that some players find appealing, while others consider it underwhelming or reminiscent of outdated styles. While the visuals can be beautiful and the physics engine effective, there are mixed opinions on the overall quality, with some describing it as rough or inconsistent, ranging from PS1 to PS3 levels. Despite these critiques, many players emphasize that the graphics do not detract from the game's enjoyment and fun factor.
- “The graphics are beautiful and the physics engine works well.”
- “This game not only pushes game design, graphics, storyboarding, and morals to a higher level.”
- “High quality graphics/audio/performance for an indie game and a ton of fun!!”
- “Minimalistic design and presentation: the game's graphics and overall presentation are minimalistic, which might appeal to some but can feel underwhelming to others.”
- “I know that the whole point is that this game is hard, but it is flat out unfair; also, the graphics look like they were made in MS Paint.”
- “Graphics range from PS3 to PS1, so it looks a little jarring at times. Some things I would suggest are an over-the-shoulder view for aiming and activating ragdoll in midair, which is extremely wonky and sometimes sends the character flying.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder progression and enjoyment. Many describe it as a "buggy mess," where issues like random deaths and game crashes detract from the overall experience, despite some acknowledging good design elements. Overall, the game's stability issues overshadow its potential, leading to frustration rather than challenge.
- “Players have reported glitches and bugs that unexpectedly affect their ability to progress or even cause the game to crash.”
- “Broken, buggy, full of terrible glitches that will prevent you from succeeding, with nothing fun about the game to actually make the struggle worthwhile.”
- “It is listed as an early access game and even reminds you that it's not finished via one of the tips informing you that there will be a story mode added... but dear god I hope that they never choose to add more content to this already disgustingly difficult and buggy mess of a game, unless they can fix a few major problems that bog down the experience.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively demanding, often requiring significant time investment and patience due to the lack of checkpoints, which can lead to frustration. While some appreciate the challenge, many feel that the experience can quickly become tedious, especially when mistakes result in starting over. Overall, the grinding is seen as a double-edged sword that can detract from the enjoyment of an otherwise engaging game.
- “This can quickly turn from challenging to tedious, as the lack of checkpoints or progress-saving mechanisms means any mistake sends you back to the beginning.”
- “It's not as tedious, but it still vaults you back to the start.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
43%
29%
The game "altf4" has been criticized for its limited content and short length, resulting in low replayability and minimal long-term appeal. While some users suggest it is infinitely replayable, the overall consensus indicates a lack of additional modes or challenges to encourage repeated play.
- “🔲 infinitely replayable”
- “🔲 infinitely replayable”
- “The game does not offer much in terms of replayability or additional modes, which limits its long-term appeal.”
- “Lack of content and replayability: 'altf4' is relatively short and lacks significant content beyond its main challenge.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game elicits powerful emotional responses, often leading to tears and deep connections with the narrative. Despite the emotional intensity, many appreciate its wholesome and family-friendly nature, highlighting its ability to engage players on a profound level.
- “This game hurts me physically and emotionally.”
- “I'm not going to refund this because it succeeded in generating a strong emotional response from me.”
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with smooth performance and high-quality graphics and audio for an indie title. However, some users feel that further optimization is needed to enhance the experience.
- “The music is very funny and keeps you going; the game runs smoothly, animations are amazing. For this price, it's a no-brainer if you like playing rage games and testing yourself.”
- “High quality graphics, audio, and performance for an indie game, and a ton of fun!”
- “The game desperately needs more optimization to run smoothly.”
- “I encountered numerous performance issues; the optimization is lacking.”
- “The lack of optimization makes it difficult to enjoy the game fully.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game's atmosphere, enhanced by its music, contributes to a more immersive experience, making in-game deaths feel less frustrating for players.
- “The music and overall atmosphere created an immersive experience that made the deaths feel less frustrating.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly engaging, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “The haunting ambiance and sound design contribute significantly to the game's emotional impact.”
- “The music and overall atmosphere made the deaths feel less frustrating.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
- “The environment feels empty and uninspired, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.”