Bloop

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Bloop is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by JDClark and was released on January 16, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Bloop" is a 2D liquid physics-based puzzle game that challenges players to transfer colorful substances to their designated beakers using valves and object manipulation. With 42 levels, the game offers a story-driven experience, as well as a level editor for creative players. Quick reflexes, problem-solving skills, and imagination are required to conquer each puzzle in the name of science.

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Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

Bloop features a unique and innovative physics-based puzzle mechanic that encourages creative problem-solving.
The game has a relaxing atmosphere with minimalistic yet vibrant graphics and a pleasant soundtrack.
It offers a significant challenge with 42 levels, making it a good time-killer for puzzle enthusiasts.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, poor optimization, and frustrating controls.
The difficulty curve is poorly balanced, with early levels being too easy and later levels becoming excessively hard too quickly.
The presentation is lacking, with a confusing menu system, excessive text, and a weak tutorial that fails to adequately explain game mechanics.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The gameplay of the game is marked by clunky mechanics and frustrating puzzle designs that can hinder player enjoyment, particularly as difficulty spikes too early. While the initial levels are engaging and the game introduces various mechanics, issues like poor level design, bugs, and frame drops detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, some players appreciate the unique fluid mechanics and the potential for multiple solutions in puzzles, though the execution may not appeal to everyone.
- “What bloop lacks in innovation, it more than makes up for with a polish in gameplay.”
- “Aside from that, the game's effects aren't anything unique, but like the gameplay, it is well made.”
- “Progressing through 42 levels will gradually introduce new game mechanics, and just in case that doesn't sound like enough content, it also includes a level editor.”
- “Puzzles are frustrating to go through because even if you know what needs to be done, executing it takes too much effort because of the mechanics involved.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and not consistent.”
- “While the first levels are surprisingly fun, the poor implementation of the more complicated mechanics is so terrible that it gets way too hard too early.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
47%
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as simplistic, low-quality, and unpolished, resulting in a mediocre visual experience. While some appreciate the minimalistic art style, overall impressions indicate that the graphics are not a strong point, lacking the detail and optimization expected by players.
- “Bloop has an odd art style that I haven't seen much use of before.”
- “The art style is minimalistic, yet aesthetically pleasing, and suits the game quite well.”
- “There are also various obstacles and mechanics that you encounter and have to overcome, such as pendulums, elevators, etc.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “It's buggy, unpolished, very poorly optimized and with barren visuals that make me feel like the game is unfinished.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely criticized for being incoherent and poorly executed, with many users noting bugs and a lack of depth. While some find the dialogue humorous and the premise somewhat intriguing, the overall narrative fails to engage players, leading to a general consensus that it detracts from the gaming experience.
- “I am not a puzzler freak, but my mind wanted me to continue on to find out what happens in the story.”
- “Basic yet somewhat interesting 'story', easy to learn controls and surprisingly good soundtrack, which ranges from chill jazz to piano melodies.”
- “The dialogue can be funny though, even though the story is kind of... lacking.”
- “A basic puzzle game with an incoherent story.”
- “The story is bad bad bad.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the jazzy and lounge-inspired soundtrack that enhances the experience without being distracting, while others find it annoying and boring, detracting from gameplay. The presence of a volume slider is noted, and the menu song is recognized as a familiar track from Kerbal Space Program. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some players expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack, while others feel it negatively impacts their enjoyment.
- “Try this if you like ambient music while on quest!”
- “Some folks might think I'm giving this game a little too high a score for the audio, but I'm a sucker for good sound development, especially jazzy/lounge soundtracks. Bloop is filled with it along with other tracks that are never distracting or overwhelming, allowing you to maintain your concentration.”
- “Basic yet somewhat interesting 'story', easy to learn controls, and a surprisingly good soundtrack that ranges from chill jazz to piano melodies.”
- “Music is really bad.”
- “Thirdly, the music and all sounds are just simply annoying.”
- “The soundtrack is immensely boring and will put you to sleep - not something that should happen during a puzzle game unless it's the puzzles themselves.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users noting significant bugs, unpolished visuals, and a lack of impactful performance settings. Many feel it is poorly optimized overall, contributing to a sense of an unfinished product.
- “There isn't much you can really tweak, and outside of the resolution, the other options didn't seem to affect the game's performance by much.”
- “Second, the optimization.”
- “It's buggy, unpolished, very poorly optimized and with barren visuals that make me feel like the game is unfinished.”
- “Very poor optimization.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is terribly presented and horribly optimized.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it cringe-worthy and overly forced, while others appreciate the dark humor and occasional funny dialogue. Overall, the attempts at humor often miss the mark, leading to a mix of irritation and amusement among players.
- “I see the dev has dark humor when creating this.”
- “The dialogue can be funny, though the story is kind of lacking.”
- “Funny game.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay and create a frustrating experience. Many players find the game unpolished and poorly optimized, leading to repeated loading issues and a sense of incompleteness. Overall, the stability concerns significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The glitches made the tedium boring rather than challenging, since I had to do the same levels over and over.”
- “The game is super buggy - it takes me multiple loads just to get it to load and let me into puzzles to play.”
- “It's buggy, unpolished, very poorly optimized, and with barren visuals that make me feel like the game is unfinished.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the puzzles engaging but note that they can become somewhat tedious, suggesting a grinding aspect that may detract from the overall experience.
- “The puzzles themselves are interesting, though mildly tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which became incredibly monotonous.”