Approaching Blocks
- June 3, 2016
- Dymchick1
Get on Steam"Approaching Blocks" is a challenging game that tests your reflexes and vocabulary skills. As blocks relentlessly approach, you must dodge them while studying foreign words. With five levels of increasing difficulty, 13 dictionaries, and various achievements to unlock, this game offers an engaging and educational experience. Your progress is timed, and if you fail to dodge the blocks, foreign language words will be displayed. Collect trading cards along the way.
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Reviews
- The game has a good soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
- It's a fun little time killer that can be addictive and enjoyable, especially when competing with friends.
- The concept of learning languages while playing adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
- The controls are unresponsive and clunky, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.
- Many players found the game to be too short and lacking in content, with not enough levels to keep them engaged.
- The language learning aspect is poorly implemented and does not effectively teach players.
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its upbeat and relaxing qualities, describing it as the standout feature. While some find the soundtrack enjoyable and well-suited to the gameplay, others criticize it for being short and repetitive. Overall, the music is often highlighted as a key reason to recommend the game, despite some complaints about its execution and design choices.
“The music is probably the best part as it is really upbeat.”
“Great soundtrack, suits the maps pretty well.”
“Awesome soundtrack, awesome gameplay, included language teacher!”
“Annoying because the 'cluster-****' music blares in your face while you repeatedly hit pixels you'd swear you would miss. The fact you cannot rotate with the landscape is a poor design choice. The 'language learner' is utterly pointless and quite frankly - bizarre.”
“This game is like an early App Store game, nice menus, graphics that consist of mainly rectangles, and decent music that still sounds like they took it from something else.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of challenge, as players feel their small size makes it too easy to dodge obstacles. While the soundtrack is praised, the integration of language learning is seen as ineffective, functioning more like a flashcard between rounds rather than being woven into the gameplay itself.
“Awesome soundtrack, awesome gameplay, included language teacher!”
“The gameplay has a few problems; first, the size of the player character is so small that it's as if they're the size of a bean, making it incredibly easy to dodge attacks and resulting in no real challenge.”
“It is not integrated into the gameplay; instead, it feels like a flashcard that appears between rounds.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are unique but reminiscent of early mobile games, featuring simplistic designs primarily composed of rectangles. While the menus are well-designed, the overall visual quality may not meet modern standards, and the music feels somewhat derivative.
“The graphics are like no other.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players have noted that while the game is enjoyable, it suffers from lag and frame rate drops, indicating a need for further optimization. Many believe that addressing these issues could significantly enhance the overall experience and improve ratings.
“I give it 7/10 for gameplay; after optimization, this issue would get 9/10.”
“This game is fun, but it's a bit laggy with FPS drops. It still needs optimization.”
“This game is fun, but it's a bit laggy and has FPS drops. It still needs optimization.”
“The performance issues are frustrating; the game really needs better optimization.”
“I enjoy the gameplay, but the constant stuttering and low frame rates indicate a lack of proper optimization.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally recommend the grinding aspect for effective game farming, indicating that it can be a beneficial and rewarding experience when done strategically.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just don't feel worth the effort.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
