Balancelot
- June 17, 2019
- Jestercraft
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Reviews
- The game features unique visuals and well-designed levels that provide a fresh experience.
- Controls are generally good and can be mastered over time, making gameplay satisfying.
- It offers a challenging yet fun experience for players who enjoy difficult platformers.
- The game suffers from janky and inconsistent controls, which can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- Some mechanics feel unnecessary and detract from the overall fun, making the game feel random.
- The difficulty level may be overwhelming for some players, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some mechanics deemed unnecessary and random, detracting from the overall fun. However, the character control offers a unique experience, and many players find the combination of challenging levels and quirky mechanics enjoyable and engaging. Overall, while there are awkward elements, the gameplay is generally seen as fun and fresh.
“Great package of fun mood, good gameplay, and challenging levels.”
“Fun to learn the mechanics.”
“Some mechanics are completely unnecessary and make the game random and not fun at all (girl throwing potatoes).”
“The mechanics aren't that difficult, but the character control is just strange enough to make it feel like a fresh experience.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a contrasting element, with upbeat tracks playing during frustrating gameplay, which some players find amusing yet irritating. While the soundtrack is generally considered entertaining and engaging, there are complaints about the limited variety of songs, leading to a desire for more musical diversity. Overall, the music elicits mixed feelings, enhancing the game's challenge while also causing some auditory fatigue.
“Quite challenging, entertaining, and has a lit soundtrack.”
“Sometimes I dream about bards who can play more than one song in the lands because it actually hurts my ears.”
“Good game, I like the way it makes me rage while overly happy music plays in the background.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their uniqueness and quality, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. While some users find the visuals appealing, there are humorous mentions of odd character designs that may raise eyebrows. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's addictiveness and control.
“Visuals are really unique and look pretty good.”
“It's addicting as hell with its great controls and pretty cool graphics.”
“Graphics are nice.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is hit-or-miss, with attempts at quirkiness often falling flat. However, players find amusement in the numerous amusing bugs that lead to unexpected and bizarre moments, reminiscent of experiences in games like Trackmania.
“Best thing about the game is the amount of funny, hardly exploitable bugs that make you ask, 'WTF, how's that possible?' 'Could I skip the whole level with this?' (I learned to love these after playing a few hours of Trackmania).”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is consistently described as strange and unconventional, suggesting that it may challenge typical narrative expectations.
“The story is confusing and lacks coherence.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
“The plot twists are unconvincing and detract from the overall experience.”
