Cartonfall
- February 27, 2019
- kuklam studios
Cartonfall is a first-person puzzle game with complex physics simulation, where you must escape a taken-over warehouse by solving the cardboard-loving psycho's riddles and destroying his cardboard structures using unconventional throwable weapons. Discover secrets and dodge traps in intricate cardboard constructs, and get creative by combining different weapons and mechanics for each level to secure your freedom.
Reviews
- The game features fun and engaging puzzle mechanics, with a satisfying destruction element involving boxes.
- It has a cool concept and offers enough variety to keep players entertained throughout.
- The game is well-designed with interesting puzzles that require thought and effort, making it enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The story is lacking depth, and some players find the ending confusing or unsatisfying.
- Controls can be janky, and the difficulty of levels is uneven, leading to frustration in some cases.
- The game may not appeal to all audiences due to its mix of child-friendly themes and darker elements, which could be off-putting.
- story22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the engaging narrative and worldbuilding, others criticize the lack of depth and environmental storytelling, which can lead to confusion. Overall, the story is seen as interesting but not particularly profound, with ratings around 7/10.
“I actually really liked the story.”
“Let's start with the story and worldbuilding.”
“Story is interesting and somewhat engaging, but good nonetheless.”
“There is no deeper story.”
“Lack of environmental storytelling and detail could leave the player feeling jarred and confused.”
“No story.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with users noting that the puzzles are enjoyable and the overall mechanics are solid, rating it around 8/10. However, some players feel that the game's overall feel is inconsistent, resembling a blend of mobile and PC elements.
“The puzzles and gameplay are pretty good, I'd say!”
“Gameplay: 8/10”
“Gameplay is fine, but the whole feel of the game is off and feels like a mix between a mobile game and PC-like elements.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-integrated and complements the overall experience, with high-quality voice acting and sound design. Players can interact with the music by destroying a vinyl record that plays an intentionally obnoxious track, adding a unique gameplay element.
“The music fits perfectly, and the voice acting and sound are very well made.”
“You can destroy the vinyl record that plays obnoxious music.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits strong stability, with very few glitches or bugs encountered. While there are minor flaws, the difficulty curve is generally well-balanced, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.
“Rarely has bugs or glitches, and the difficulty curve is well-balanced with a few flaws.”
“Rarely did I find any glitches or bugs.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant visuals and detailed environments, while others criticize the character models and occasional texture pop-ins. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is noted, but technical issues detract from the experience for some users.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”