Axolotl is Dry
- April 25, 2022
- Manodeix
Get on SteamRun, jump and leap into an adventure that'll have you sweat it out! Axolotl is Dry is a precision platforming game where your goal is to guide a small axolotl that was taken by an eagle to a place far away from his lake. Navigate spike walls, bouncy palm trees, intradimensional portals and much more. Help the axolotl get to his home! Your journey back home will be filled with harsh challenges.…
Reviews
- The game features cute characters and charming visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- It serves as a good entry point for players new to precision platformers, with a nice balance of challenge and accessibility.
- The level design is creative, offering multiple routes and a mix of challenges that keep gameplay engaging.
- The game is relatively short, with some players completing it in under an hour, which may not justify the price for everyone.
- The mechanics, such as the coconut hitbox and hydration meter, can feel inconsistent and underutilized, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- Transitioning between screens can be abrupt, making it difficult to evaluate the next challenge and resulting in cheap deaths.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by innovative mechanics, such as a midair dash and environmental challenges like managing water and navigating obstacles, which contribute to a high difficulty level. Players appreciate the level design that encourages skill mastery through multiple routes and fast respawn times, although some mechanics, like the sweating and coconut elements, feel underutilized or overly punishing. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging and creative gameplay experience.
“I like that the developer tried to make it factor into the gameplay, as he must get to water in order to survive.”
“The main mechanic of the game is a midair dash that is used to leap around obstacles.”
“Personally, I really liked this game for its high difficulty; it presents you with mechanics in a 'safe' environment and then puts you in a level to test your skills. In addition, each level having more than one route is something phenomenal.”
“The sweating mechanic is underused; in my whole playthrough, I never died from it.”
“The coconut mechanic is too hard: if you're one pixel away from the left, you die.”
“Jumping against the wall does not reset the dash mechanic.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's music, featuring a single looping track, is described as soothing and enjoyable, managing to remain engaging throughout the 50 levels despite its simplicity. Players appreciate the sound effects and overall audio experience, which complement the charming visuals and gameplay mechanics.
“Incredible game, just loved the mechanics, the game's sound effects and the music are awesome too.”
“The visuals are charming and the music is very soothing, pretty nice.”
“The characters are very cute, the level design has a nice ebb and flow in difficulty, and while the game only has one song in its soundtrack, I never grew tired of it across the 50 levels to play.”
“The graphics are very simplistic and the game has a single song that loops constantly.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a simplistic yet charming art style that many players appreciate. While the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, the game is noted for its brevity, with some suggesting it is best purchased on sale.
“Game is very fun but very short for the price, beat the game in 68 minutes, love the art style. If you are planning to buy this, buy it on sale.”
“The visuals are charming and the music is very soothing, pretty nice.”
“The graphics are very simplistic and the game has a single song that loops constantly.”
“Game is very fun but very short for the price; I beat the game in 68 minutes. I love the art style, but if you are planning to buy this, buy it on sale.”
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- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
