Arctic Eggs

98%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,404 reviews
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  • humor
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In "Arctic Eggs," players assume the role of a poultry peddler stranded in Antarctica, selling illegal eggs to hungry customers in a sci-fi cooking game. The experience was created for the BIGMODE Jam 2023, and some known issues include an infinite egg glitch in the tutorial and numerous spelling mistakes. Players may need to restart the game if they encounter the egg glitch, and the developer apologizes for the inconvenience.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,404 reviews
gameplay104 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • Engaging and entertaining core gameplay loop that challenges players with unique cooking mechanics.
  • Funny and clever writing that adds depth to the quirky characters and surreal world.
  • Rich atmosphere with a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Frustrating physics-based mechanics can lead to moments of annoyance, especially with certain items like cockroaches and bullets.
  • Short playtime of around 2-4 hours may leave some players wanting more content.
  • Some technical issues, such as bugs and camera controls, can detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay194 mentions

    The gameplay in "Arctic Eggs" is characterized by its unique and engaging mechanics centered around frying various items, which can be both challenging and rewarding. Players appreciate the game's physics-based challenges, which introduce a variety of cooking obstacles that keep the experience fresh and entertaining, despite some frustrations. The combination of simple mechanics, clever twists, and a captivating atmosphere contributes to a gameplay loop that is addictive and enjoyable, making it a standout in the indie game scene.

    • “The gameplay is fun, with different items presenting unique challenges that kept things interesting.”
    • “The frying mechanic is legitimately great; I hope the devs make a (low poly weird story-driven) cooking simulator someday.”
    • “The core egg-slinging gameplay is simple but surprisingly compelling.”
    • “But as more mechanics were added, my patience began to wane for the physics-based gameplay.”
    • “Be warned, the frying pan mechanic is very much 'Bennett Foddy-esque' in the fact that it is heavily physics-based and often frustrating when paired with some of the 'frying challenges' you will encounter on your path.”
    • “Amazing visuals, defeated by a horrible gameplay choice with focus on fine motor skills.”
  • music112 mentions

    The music in this game has received widespread acclaim for its diverse and captivating soundtrack, which perfectly complements the unique gameplay and surreal atmosphere. Players describe it as a blend of soothing, jazzy, and engaging tunes that enhance the overall experience, making it memorable and immersive. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “The music is fantastic, the conversations are interesting and funny, the cooking is challenging and addicting.”
    • “The atmosphere, soundtrack, and art style give this game a unique feel unlike any other.”
    • “The soundtrack is perfect and complements the pace of the game.”
    • “The soothing musak soundtrack, the weird dialogues, the oddly satisfying frying effects, the dolphins, the pink gloom.”
    • “A relaxing and stressful experience where you fry food for people while listening to a banger of a soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack is really what ties it all together.”
  • humor82 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever and engaging writing, featuring a mix of absurdity, wit, and philosophical undertones that keep players entertained throughout. Many reviewers highlight the hilarious dialogue and quirky NPC interactions, which contribute to a unique and immersive experience, while the gameplay mechanics add a layer of fun and challenge. Overall, the game is described as both funny and thought-provoking, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “The writing is genuinely hilarious and I had a blast meeting all the NPCs and cooking their eggs.”
    • “The absurd scenarios of flipping eggs—seasoned with cigarettes, bullets, or cockroaches—are as hilarious as they are bizarre.”
    • “The always funny and oftentimes existential (eggsistential?) dialogue was highly entertaining.”
  • graphics73 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style, vibrant aesthetics, and immersive atmosphere, often described as a charming blend of retro and surreal visuals reminiscent of PS1-era games. Players appreciate the game's ability to create a captivating world through its colorful designs and engaging soundscapes, despite some noting that the graphics may appear dated. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's quirky charm and enhance the overall experience, making it a standout in the indie gaming scene.

    • “I bought this game because the art style and atmosphere jumped out at me.”
    • “Incredible graphics and music, I'll play anything the water museum makes from now on.”
    • “The art and graphics fit the tone of the world so well.”
    • “Although the graphics look dated, it manages to retain its charm.”
    • “Wouldn't normally be an issue but the graphics of the game are nothing to call home about.”
    • “Ps-1 era graphics mixed with a simple gameplay loop, interspersed with small vignettes of philosophy that don't mean a goddamn thing.”
  • atmosphere64 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique and captivating qualities, blending surrealism with a dystopian setting that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the exceptional art style, immersive soundtracks, and engaging dialogue that contribute to a rich, quirky world filled with both humor and a sense of impending doom. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered its standout feature, making it a memorable and intriguing experience for players.

    • “Beyond the unique gameplay mechanics, the atmosphere is just insanely cool - there’s some six-stomached deity, politics, crazy ideas from random passersby...”
    • “The true heart of this game lies within the atmosphere, an impending sense of doom and despair - over easy.”
    • “The atmosphere of this game is entirely unique to it and it has stuck with me for days after playing it, also the soundtrack is fantastic.”
    • “The atmosphere is strangely captivating, and the quirky, down-to-earth characters fit perfectly into the dystopian, vaguely Slavic setting of two snowy high-rises.”
    • “The atmosphere of Arctic Eggs is fine-tuned enough to make you forget how absolutely deranged its premise is and actually elicits a sense of intrigue regarding the world.”
    • “Rage-inducing mechanics with a moody VHS atmosphere.”
  • story41 mentions

    The game's story is described as a unique blend of world-building and philosophical musings, focusing on human desires through the lens of cooking, particularly eggs. While some players find the narrative shallow or vague, others appreciate its depth and the atmospheric storytelling that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as short but engaging, with a surreal quality that invites deeper reflection, making it a worthwhile endeavor for those willing to explore its nuances.

    • “The story is interesting, the music is good, and despite the strange ramblings of your fellow city-goers, there is a lot there worth hearing out.”
    • “A touching story about ambition.”
    • “Each dish prepared within this icy realm tells a story, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the Arctic.”
    • “There's world building, but barely any story.”
    • “There is a semblance of a story here, but it's just there to make the player move forward, not much else.”
    • “Arctic eggs is essentially a frying pan simulator with some plot attached.”
  • emotional13 mentions

    Players describe the game as an unexpectedly emotional experience, highlighting its ability to evoke deep feelings through its heartfelt narrative and beautiful art style. Many express that it made them feel alive, touched, and even brought them to tears, showcasing its profound impact despite its seemingly simple premise. Overall, the emotional resonance of the game is a standout feature that resonates strongly with players.

    • “Simply the most incredible, and shockingly heartfelt and poignant game of our generation.”
    • “A touching story about ambition.”
    • “Made me very emotional, great game.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with frequent bugs causing items to overlap during cooking, disappearing objects, and unresponsive screen resolution settings. Players report significant freezing issues, including GPU freezes and gameplay stalling, particularly during challenges and achievement unlocks, leading to frustrating restarts and a diminished overall experience.

    • “Very often the items get into each other during cooking, and it's not possible to do anything unless flipping hard and failing. My frying pan disappeared once for no reason, the screen resolution cannot be changed, and the dialogues are buggy.”
    • “Going into this trying to 100% is honestly a mistake, costing me to restart the final boss fight like 7 times on hard mode to get one achievement because it's just buggy for like every achievement to unlock. I also had to restart multiple sandbox achievements over again to get them to unlock.”
    • “It completely freezes my GPU for about 5 to 10 seconds, and when it comes back, the video feed for the game is frozen, but audio and controls are still running in the background.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    The game offers solid replayability through its various difficulty levels and a sandbox mode, allowing players to enjoy the experience multiple times. While some users feel the game is a bit short and would benefit from an endless mode, the overall gameplay quality and unique design make it worth revisiting. Despite its higher price point, many agree that the fun factor justifies the investment.

    • “It also has easy, normal, and hard difficulty as well as a sandbox mode for replayability.”
    • “A tad bit too short, but for good reason - it doesn't need to be longer and I appreciate a game that embraces that instead of trying to force replayability with weird grindy mechanics.”
    • “It's got decent replayability, definitely worth more than 10 bucks for a one-of-a-kind game.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while the physics-based challenges of flipping eggs can be frustratingly tedious, some appreciate the mind-numbing quality it brings. The game's atmosphere and dialogue are praised, but the repetitive nature of the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to mixed feelings about its length and replayability.

    • “It can get either really fun or really tedious when you constantly try to flip the egg, only for the egg to fall off the pan.”
    • “The gameplay majorly takes away from my enjoyment; I want to explore this snowy dystopian city, but the game makes frying so tedious and repetitive through its physics-based difficulty.”
    • “A tad bit too short, but for good reason - it doesn't need to be longer and I appreciate a game that embraces that instead of trying to force replayability with weird grindy mechanics.”
  • character development2 mentions

    The game features a diverse cast of fun and uniquely designed characters, complemented by engaging dialogue that explores themes of purpose and ambition. The lo-fi graphics and smooth jazz soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making character interactions both visually and audibly appealing.

    • “Many fun characters to meet, unique character designs, and interestingly written dialogue.”
    • “Gorgeous and crunchy lo-fi graphics guide you through the game's host of dreamy character designs, allowing you to whip up meals while sharing thoughts on purpose and ambition, all wrapped in a smooth soundtrack of jazz and chill beats.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized due to performance issues, particularly related to collision detection, which negatively impacts gameplay. While some players have completed achievements, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.

    • “Is it performance art at its finest?”
    • “Finished and did a few achievements, but I have to say that the sausage colliders or something is affecting the performance and it is causing issues while playing.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy is effectively supported by a strong advertising campaign that promotes cooking at home, suggesting a focus on engaging users through appealing content rather than aggressive monetization tactics.

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Play time

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