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Area 86

It’s always fun to control a robot that can smash through windows, but the lack of content might put some people off.
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57%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, music
76% User Score Based on 21 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

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Area 86 is a single player platformer game with a kids theme. It was developed by SimDevs and was released on April 15, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Area 86 is a smooth physics-based puzzle and exploration game set in space. Control your robot in an interactive environment. Find, combine, activate, pick up and throw different objects to solve puzzles.

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging physics puzzles that encourage creativity in problem-solving.
  • Charming visuals and music that enhance the overall experience.
  • Well-polished gameplay with customizable controls and a satisfying destructible environment.
  • Very short game with only 6 levels, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Controls can be frustrating and chaotic, making gameplay less enjoyable.
  • Console-centric design leads to technical issues and compromises for PC gamers.
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their crisp visuals and nostalgic charm, featuring 4K resolution and customizable controls. The unique art style and music enhance immersion, creating a fun yet familiar atmosphere, though some users noted a limited soundtrack. Overall, the visuals are clean and solid, reminiscent of classic building experiences.

    • “The graphics are crisp and charming, and I love the music, although there seems to be only one song.”
    • “Nice clean visuals, solid and recognizable objects; it reminds me of the past when you could build a robot arm with Lego, and now you control a robot.”
    • “The art style and music are unique and fun, but at the same time feel familiar and create a mood that allows you to immerse yourself further in the challenges.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around strategically throwing objects to navigate through levels and escape to the next challenge. With simple mechanics and well-designed challenges, players can enjoy a satisfying experience, despite currently having only six progressively difficult challenge rooms. Overall, the gameplay is intuitive and engaging.

    • “The mechanics are simple, and the challenges are well thought out.”
    • “Gameplay consists of throwing various objects in the right places, negotiating each level so you can 'escape' and go on to the next one.”
    • “Right now the game offers only 6 challenge rooms, but even with these few rooms (they get larger and harder), it'll offer you a lot of gameplay.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its unique and immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience, though some users note a lack of variety with only one song present. The combination of fun melodies and a charming art style contributes to a captivating atmosphere.

    • “The art style and music are unique and fun, but at the same time feel familiar and create a mood that allows you to immerse yourself further in the challenges.”
    • “The graphics are crisp and charming, and I love the music, although there seems to be only one song.”
    • “Cool kickback music.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The game has a limited selection of music tracks, leading to a lack of engagement during gameplay.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the replayability of the game, as the timed challenges encourage them to improve their performance and achieve faster completion times.

    • “The timed challenges add a layer of replayability, pushing you to improve your speed with each attempt.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes, making you want to dive back in.”
    • “The game offers multiple paths and strategies, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
    • “Everything is timed, which adds a layer of replayability by challenging you to achieve faster times.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to replay it since the story doesn’t change.”
    • “The lack of diverse outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant after the first playthrough.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with users noting that there is minimal narrative development and no option to name the robot, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “There isn't much of a story, and you don't even get to name your robot.”
    • “The narrative feels shallow and lacks depth.”
    • “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Initial versions of the game experienced visual glitches, but these issues have since been resolved in updates, leading to improved stability.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized as adorable and funny, enhanced by the presence of destructible objects that add to the comedic experience.

    • “It's adorable, it's funny, and it has destructible objects.”
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Area 86 is a platformer game with kids theme.

Area 86 is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS and others.

Area 86 was released on April 15, 2020.

Area 86 was developed by SimDevs.

Area 86 has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Area 86 is a single player game.

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