Blindsighted
- March 15, 2024
- Marlow Holliday
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Get on itch.io StoreBlindsighted A Different Kind of Platformer Blindsighted has the player explore levels not by sight but by touch and memory. Dying is common, but you'll remember the lay of the land each time. Learn from your mistakes! Game Features Originally conceived for a Game Jam as nothing more than a demo, Blindsighted is now a full game! Features: Lots of unique gameplay mechanics.Minimalist, but…
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Reviews
- Unique and creative platformer with charming mechanics and a lovely minimalist aesthetic.
- Challenging gameplay that keeps players engaged from start to finish, with a satisfying sense of progression.
- Short playtime of about 45 minutes makes it a fun and accessible experience for platformer lovers.
- Some levels have low ceilings that can lead to frustrating unintentional deaths.
- Certain areas can be difficult to navigate due to unclear mechanics, leading to repeated deaths without clear guidance.
- The player hitbox is deceptively tall, which can cause unexpected issues during gameplay.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by charming mechanics and minimalist visuals, creating an enjoyable platforming experience. However, players noted issues with low ceilings leading to unintentional hits and some areas being difficult to navigate due to the reveal mechanic not being consistently available. Overall, the game offers unique mechanics and a calming soundtrack, though its short length may limit the exploration of these elements.
“A simple platformer with really charming mechanics, clearly developed by someone who enjoys making the game.”
“Really lovely minimalist visuals, nice calming soundtrack, plenty of unique little mechanics to fill up the short playtime.”
“If this game was longer, I feel I would much prefer something like the music note reveal mechanic but built in at all times with a decent cooldown, only showing the path within the immediate area for a very short period of time, almost like a camera flashing.”
“In a lot of levels, there tend to be areas where the ceiling is quite low, causing unintentional hits on the rooftop because you jumped just a second too early. Additionally, some areas are simply too hard to read with the reveal mechanic not being present.”
“If this game was longer, I would prefer a mechanic similar to the music note reveal, but implemented at all times with a decent cooldown, only showing the path within the immediate area for a very short period, almost like a camera flash.”
“Some areas are simply too hard to read with the reveal mechanic not being within the area.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as sweet and atmospheric, complementing the lovely minimalist visuals and enhancing the overall calming experience. Reviewers appreciate the unique mechanics and suggest that a more integrated music note reveal feature could further enrich gameplay, especially if the game were longer. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and ambiance.
“The music is sweet and atmospheric, the minimal colors and graphics are actually quite lovely, and it really shows how much less can be more.”
“Really lovely minimalist visuals, nice calming soundtrack, plenty of unique little mechanics to fill up the short playtime.”
“Really lovely minimalist visuals, nice calming soundtrack, plenty of unique little mechanics to fill up the short playtime.”
“If this game was longer, I feel I would much prefer something like the music note reveal mechanic but built in at all times with a decent cooldown, only showing the path within the immediate area for a very short period of time, almost like a camera flashing.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their lovely minimalist design, which effectively complements the calming soundtrack and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game. Reviewers appreciate how the use of minimal colors demonstrates that simplicity can be impactful, contributing to a unique and enjoyable experience.
“The music is sweet and atmospheric, the minimal colors and graphics are actually quite lovely, and it really shows how much less can be more.”
“Really lovely minimalist visuals, nice calming soundtrack, plenty of unique little mechanics to fill up the short playtime.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its sweet and atmospheric music, complemented by minimal yet lovely colors and graphics, demonstrating that simplicity can be impactful.
“The music is sweet and atmospheric, the minimal colors and graphics are actually quite lovely, and it really shows how much less can be more.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting its comedic elements as a standout feature, particularly in the context of its quirky premise involving shoes.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
“This game has a fantastic sense of humor that keeps me laughing.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay; it makes everything more enjoyable.”
