BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity

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BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity is a single player action game. It was developed by Digital Eel and was released on July 6, 2009. It received positive reviews from players.

"Brainpipe: A Plunge to Unhumanity" is a psychedelic first-person game featuring real-time spatial navigation and quick reflexes. Players traverse ten levels of twisting tubes, avoiding obstacles and collecting mind glyphs to the beat of hypnotic music, with the game's intensity gradually increasing. The simple interface and creepy eyeball buttons make for an immersive and dreamlike experience.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features trippy and colorful graphics that create a unique and immersive experience.
It's easy to learn but challenging to master, making it addictive and fun for short play sessions.
The sound design and music enhance the atmosphere, contributing to a meditative and engaging gameplay experience.

The gameplay lacks variety and depth, which may lead to a short-lived interest after a few runs.
The game is quite short, with only 10 levels that can be completed quickly, leaving players wanting more content.
Some players may experience technical issues or find the controls overly sensitive, affecting the overall enjoyment.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
67%
8%
The graphics of the game are consistently described as trippy, colorful, and minimalist, creating a mesmerizing and immersive experience that complements its sound design. Players appreciate the unique aesthetic, which combines psychedelic visuals with a simple interface, making it stand out among indie arcade games. Overall, the visuals are praised for their beauty and ability to evoke a deep, engaging atmosphere, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are very trippy and colorful.”
- “The combination of simple mechanics, trippy visuals, and eerie sound design makes it stand out from the crowd of indie arcade games.”
- “The visuals are beautiful with 80's themed colors, and a beautifully relaxing ambient soundtrack of various sounds and musical bits that will remind you of the era.”
- “The graphics are very retro.”
- “One is the graphics which, y'know, aren't quite up to the full minter they're certainly not far off.”
- “The real kicker is the graphics of this game; it’s very hypnotizing with the cool dark to grungy color.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
The game's music is widely praised for its immersive and ambient qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere with a mix of relaxing and trippy soundscapes. Players appreciate the unique sound design that complements the gameplay, creating a surreal experience that is both engaging and calming. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, some users note that it may not be suitable for extended listening outside of the game.
- “It has a great soundtrack, and one of the most fun things to do is the slow motion, because the music will be slowed too, and it creates interesting sound effects and atmospheres.”
- “Ambient, otherworldly music hums in the background, creating a disorienting but oddly relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The visuals are beautiful with 80's themed colors, and a beautifully relaxing ambient soundtrack of various sounds and musical bits that will remind you of the era.”
- “The music isn't harsh on the ears, but I'm not sure I would pop it into the player for hours on end though.”
- “The options menu allows adjustment of music and sound effects and nothing else.”
- “Its a unique experience with a surreal soundtrack and audio effects to accompany it, simple but oddly engaging gameplay experience.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
64%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by its hypnotic quality, combining simple mechanics with trippy visuals and eerie sound design, creating an engaging experience. However, some players may find the limited variety and uniformity in gameplay mechanics reduce its replayability, despite its challenging and relaxing elements. Overall, it offers a unique and mesmerizing experience, though it may not appeal to those seeking more diverse gameplay.
- “There's a hypnotic quality to the gameplay.”
- “The combination of simple mechanics, trippy visuals, and eerie sound design makes it stand out from the crowd of indie arcade games.”
- “Trippy visuals, challenging and precise, yet simplistic gameplay, great sound design and all of that for free, what's not to love?”
- “The game's gameplay variety may be insufficient for some players.”
- “Uniform gameplay mechanics may reduce the replayability of the game.”
- “However, the limited gameplay variety, short game time, and potential technical issues may be disadvantages for some players.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
20%
30%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a captivating blend of ambient, otherworldly music and psychedelic sound effects that create a disorienting yet relaxing experience. Players appreciate the unique, immersive environment enhanced by carefully selected music and visuals, making it both fun and challenging. Overall, the atmosphere is described as impressive, engaging, and distinctly trippy.
- “This game is absolutely wonderful if you love fast reflex style games, weird trippy music, and a fun atmosphere that is both science-y and ominous.”
- “Ambient, otherworldly music hums in the background, creating a disorienting but oddly relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The game features carefully selected music and sound effects to enhance the atmosphere.”
- “Brainpipe: A Plunge to Unhumanity is a game that offers a unique experience and attracts attention with its psychedelic atmosphere.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's story is largely considered minimal or lacking, with hints at deeper themes that remain largely unexplored. Most narrative elements are relegated to the game's store page, leaving players without a substantial storyline to engage with during gameplay.
- “Both the gameplay and plot of Brainpipe combine together perfectly, creating a brilliant experience.”
- “The title and overall aesthetic hint at some deeper theme about human evolution or madness, but it’s more of a flavor than a story.”
- “There’s not really any story within the game as all of the information on the setting and the goal of the game are found on the game’s store page.”
- “Story (or lack of it)”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that performance and stability issues can negatively impact the overall gaming experience, suggesting that optimization needs improvement.
- “Performance issues and stability problems significantly detract from the overall gaming experience.”
- “The game suffers from frequent optimization issues that lead to frustrating lag and crashes.”
- “Poor optimization results in long loading times and inconsistent frame rates, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have noted that the grinding aspect in the game can be reminiscent of repetitive tasks, with some even humorously likening it to the sound of the Doctor's TARDIS. This suggests that while grinding may be present, it can also be perceived as a quirky or entertaining element within the gameplay.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is limited due to its uniform gameplay mechanics and a lack of diverse content, featuring only 10 levels focused on obstacle avoidance and letter collection. While it offers a challenge in later levels and can be enjoyable for quick sessions, it primarily serves as an arcade experience with minimal incentive for repeated play beyond achieving higher scores.
- “Uniform gameplay mechanics may reduce the replayability of the game.”
- “It's an interesting game, but there isn't a lot to say about it. You have to avoid obstacles at fast speed and catch some letters on every level. The difficulty is good at later levels; apart from that, there isn't much to say about it. I can't recommend this one at its full price; it's just an arcade game with only 10 levels and almost no replay value other than getting higher scores. It's a good choice if you want something quick to play on a boring day or if you're looking for something different to play on Steam.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that achieving milestones in the game, such as beating level 10, evokes intense feelings of inadequacy and self-reflection, highlighting the emotional weight of their gaming experiences.
- “Beating level 10 made me feel as if my physical human body was inadequate.”

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BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity is a action game.

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, PlayStation 3 and others.

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity was released on July 6, 2009.

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity was developed by Digital Eel.

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity is a single player game.

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