Bad Pad
- September 11, 2016
- Oray Studios
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Reviews
- Tight and responsive controls that provide a rewarding platforming experience, reminiscent of Super Meat Boy.
- The game features a large interconnected world with a variety of challenges, mini-games, and unique boss battles that keep gameplay engaging.
- The developer is very responsive to feedback and has made significant improvements through updates, enhancing the overall experience.
- The exploration feels linear with limited reasons to backtrack, which detracts from the Metroidvania experience.
- Voice acting and music can be grating and repetitive, potentially detracting from immersion.
- Some mechanics and level designs can be frustrating or poorly explained, leading to confusion and difficulty in progression.
- music11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the hard rock soundtrack and finding it a major strength, while others find it repetitive or annoying, particularly if they aren't fans of the genre. The incorporation of comedic elements in the music and voice acting has been noted, but opinions vary on its effectiveness. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its polish and ability to enhance the gaming experience, even amidst frustrations.
“Overall a very polished game with an amusing story, great art, and soundtrack.”
“Also loved the soundtrack!”
“Amazing hard rock soundtrack!”
“Sometimes the music can be a little repetitive, especially if you are not a metal fan.”
“The voice acting and music are rather questionable.”
“The developer is clearly a fan of head-banger music, which is incorporated throughout with a comedic aim, but I wasn't really a fan.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth controls and a blend of arcade-style mini-games and exploration elements, though it lacks some depth in movement mechanics compared to similar titles. While the game offers variety through boss battles and obstacle courses, some players find the mechanics poorly explained and the experience can become repetitive over its 10-hour duration. Overall, the tight controls and engaging gameplay provide a fun experience, despite some shortcomings in instruction and variety.
“There are a bunch of mini-games that mix up the gameplay, including throw-back arcade games and boss battles that change core mechanics.”
“Since the game is around 10 hours long from start to finish, these obstacle courses can start to feel a little repetitive, but to the developer’s credit, there is some good effort here to break up the gameplay with variety.”
“Another comparison in the MV genre would be that it feels similarly smooth to Ori but not quite as floaty and with fewer movement mechanics.”
“Another issue is that the mechanics aren't very well instructed.”
“The gameplay is a mixture of arcade and exploration, where you go through levels and need to figure out which levers to pull and which items to collect to progress further.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by exaggerated slapstick voice acting and a mix of funny and challenging elements, which some players find entertaining while others consider it grating. Many appreciate the balance between humor and gore, with the storyline also contributing to the comedic experience. Overall, the humor is a divisive aspect, eliciting both laughter and frustration among players.
“Funny as hell, and difficult enough to match.”
“I really like the artwork and the game's balance between humor and gore.”
“Overall, the game plays nicely; it's already funny and it even has a main storyline.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their retro style, reminiscent of filtered SNES visuals, effectively complementing the game's exploration and platforming elements. While not the most cutting-edge, the artwork balances humor and gore, contributing to the overall charm and heart of the game.
“I really like the artwork and the game's balance between humor and gore.”
“Great graphics and gore.”
“The graphic style is somewhat retro, more like filtered SNES than muddy NES style.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a polished and amusing storyline, complemented by engaging art and a captivating soundtrack, with many cutscenes presented in song form. Players appreciate the humor woven into the main narrative, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“Overall, a very polished game with an amusing story, great art, and soundtrack.”
“Best of all, they sing most of the game’s story cutscenes.”
“Overall, the game plays nicely; it's already funny and it even has a main storyline.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's atmosphere, highlighting the innovative design of the health bar and character HUD, which enhances immersion and provides a unique touch to the overall experience.
“The health bar and the character HUD are really well designed - I've never seen this in this type of game before, and it really adds a nice touch to the atmosphere and the current status of your character.”
