Antipole
- March 22, 2019
- Lily Dehaudt
Get on SteamManipulate gravity and shoot enemies as you traverse a variety of stages in this action platformer for the Xbox Live indie marketplace.
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Reviews
- The game features a fun and challenging platforming experience that encourages replayability and skill development.
- The unique mechanic of swapping dimensions adds an interesting twist to the gameplay and puzzles.
- It's a free game that offers a charming and engaging experience, making it a great treat for players.
- The visuals can be hard on the eyes, and the screen split makes it difficult to track player position and see the entire map.
- Controls can feel unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game lacks customization options for resolution and controls, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a locked resolution and controls, limiting customization options. While the retro pixel art style may feel outdated, it is complemented by interesting gimmicks and well-designed levels, making the overall visual experience acceptable despite its simplicity.
“The simple graphics are fine; the gimmick is interesting, and the level design seems to be well thought out.”
“Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story revolves around chickens, which some players find irrelevant, while others appreciate the short backstory that enhances the overall experience of the game.
“The short backstory and the chicken really add to this game.”
“The plot has something to do with chickens, it's irrelevant.”
“The plot has something to do with chickens; it's irrelevant.”
“The short backstory and the chicken really detract from this game.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an engaging mechanic that allows players to swap between different sides of the world, leading to enjoyable puzzles and thrilling experiences.
“The gimmick of swapping different sides of the world is used for some fun puzzles and exciting gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable and challenging, which contributes to its replayability, though there isn't much else to elaborate on regarding this aspect.
“It's fun and challenging enough to be replayable.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh, making it easy to dive back in.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by an engaging opening scene that effectively sets a lighthearted tone, eliciting genuine laughter and enhancing the overall experience of the platformer.
“The opening scene before the game had me chuckling aloud and really set up a lovely platformer.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game kept me laughing and engaged.”
“I couldn't stop giggling at the absurd situations the characters found themselves in; it made the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
