Bulby: Diamond Course
- January 19, 2017
- paperdoggames
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Reviews
- The game has a charming art style and enjoyable music that can provide a cheerful distraction.
- It offers a decent amount of content and the ability to create custom levels, adding to its replayability.
- Some players found it uplifting and motivational during tough times, helping them find joy and hope.
- The gameplay suffers from poor physics and frustrating course designs that detract from the overall experience.
- There are significant technical issues, including crashes and long loading times, which hinder playability.
- The lack of controller support and awkward controls make the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its relaxing quality and art direction, others criticize the audio balancing and lack of variety, noting that it can be jarring and detracts from the overall experience. Several users express a strong desire for original compositions or more fitting royalty-free tracks, as the current music is described as mind-numbing and poorly suited to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music is seen as a significant flaw that impacts player enjoyment.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I love the art direction and music.”
“Honestly, it's super cheap, has great music, and a very cute art style.”
“The audio balancing is way off, with some music and sound effects being much louder than others.”
“I would've been critical either way, but I might have kept playing the game if it wasn't for that horrible, mind-numbing music.”
“There's no excuse to use music that sets such a terrible atmosphere.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their cute art style and overall aesthetic appeal, though some players feel that certain elements, like the photorealistic water, clash with the game's visual theme. While the visuals are considered a highlight, there are concerns about a lack of cohesion in the game's overall feel, including controls and audio.
“Honestly, it's super cheap, has great music, and a very cute art style.”
“The only likable thing so far is the graphics and music.”
“Speaking of the aesthetics, they're overall actually very good, but there are a couple of nitpicks there as well.”
“I'd rather see a simple image of the ground below, like in Kirby, rather than seeing that real-time rendered photorealistic water which clashes with the game's aesthetics.”
“Altogether, I guess what I'm getting at is a lack of attention to game feel in the game's controls, audio, and visuals.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of excitement and engagement, with users noting poor difficulty balance and minimal feedback during play. While the mechanics are considered sound, the overall experience feels flat due to weak audio-visual elements and a lack of impactful moments.
“Terrible gameplay and terrible difficulty.”
“Mechanically it's sound, but it all just falls flat.”
“The 'level cleared' message just kind of slides up in tiny text with barely any fanfare. There's no spark when you hit the enemies, barely any sound effects, no velocity to the gameplay, and worst of all, the music.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its poor musical choices, which detract significantly from the overall experience.
“There's no excuse to use music that sets such a terrible atmosphere.”
