BrainMarmelade

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BrainMarmelade is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Am.Hyde and was released on July 14, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Brain Marmelade is a 2D platformer/ adventure game with an hand-draw creepy art style and a unique combat system. This game follows the "Dumped One" in his dangerous quest to find the GLORIOUS Brain Marmelade.

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Single-Player

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The art style is absolutely amazing, featuring a unique and engaging aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
The combat system, which involves clicking mouse buttons to defeat enemies, adds a layer of originality and challenge to the gameplay.
The game offers a pleasant experience with well-designed levels that keep players engaged, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of 2D platformers.

The controls are not customizable and can be buggy, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that it lacks depth in terms of plot and overall content.
Boss battles can be unbalanced, with some encounters feeling unfair or overly simplistic, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique and gorgeous art style that enhances the overall aesthetic, while others criticize the low-quality, amateurish visuals that detract from gameplay. The lack of resolution options and graphical tweaks further frustrates players, leading to a divide in opinion on the visual execution. Overall, the art style is appreciated by some, but significant issues with clarity and quality hinder the experience for others.
- “The art style of the game overall is absolutely gorgeous.”
- “Art style is absolutely amazing, that hit exactly the right spot for me, with usage of crows as safe points and the whole hanging off the ceiling aesthetic it's very much up my alley.”
- “Very good art style and level design.”
- “The artwork here is terrible; it's a hodgepodge of amateurish 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings used instead of professional-looking game assets.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
- “The game's levels are competently designed, though the game's sketchy black and white art style made it hard to tell what is and isn't a platform or obstacle.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as simple and engaging for a short duration, but it suffers from janky controls and a lack of polish, leading to an unsatisfying experience for more experienced gamers. Overall, the control scheme feels underdeveloped, indicating insufficient gameplay testing by the developer.
- “The gameplay is simple but engaging enough to enjoy the 1-3 hours it takes.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report mixed feelings about stability, noting that while the game is generally okay, there are issues with buggy controls that detract from the overall experience.
- “The controls are buggy and frustrating, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The game suffers from stability issues, with constant lag and glitches that ruin immersion.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by subtle background elements and distorted classical music, creating a captivating and slightly eerie ambiance that draws players in. Reviewers appreciate how these elements contribute to the overall experience, making the art and atmosphere a standout feature.
- “There are subtle background elements that add depth to the atmosphere of each level and the world itself. Accompanied by the distortion of familiar classical music, it creates a dissociative energy that will capture your attention.”
- “I enjoyed the music and ambiance; it added a nice, slightly eerie atmosphere!”
- “If this game's art and atmosphere appeal to you at all, I recommend it!”
- “There are subtle background elements that add depth to the atmosphere of each level and the world itself. Accompanied by the distortion of familiar classical music, it creates a dissociative energy that captures your attention.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features subtle background elements that enhance the atmosphere of each level, incorporating distorted classical music to create a captivating and slightly eerie ambiance. Players appreciate how these auditory elements contribute to the overall immersive experience.
- “There are subtle background elements that add development to the atmosphere of each level and the world itself. The distortion of familiar classical music creates a dissociative energy that will capture your attention.”
- “I enjoyed the music and ambiance; it added a nice, slightly eerie atmosphere!”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
- “While the background elements are interesting, the overall soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The distortion of familiar classical music creates a jarring atmosphere that detracts from the immersion rather than adding to it.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, making it largely inconsequential to the overall experience. While there are narrative elements present, players can easily grasp the context without prior knowledge of the series.
- “The plot is non-existent.”
- “Although there is a story element to the game, it isn't necessary to have played any of the others to have a good idea of what's going on.”