Caterpillarnoid

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Caterpillarnoid is a single player action game. It was developed by Pavel Kutejnikov and was released on July 17, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Breaking bricks with physics, bombs, shooting and robot-enemies.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic brick breaker games.
Charming art style and relaxing music enhance the overall experience.
Offers a unique twist on the genre with incremental and idle gameplay elements.

Experiences technical issues such as incorrect resolution settings and CPU throttling.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the ball's unpredictable angle changes, can lead to frustration.
Idle mode lacks balance and can become boring due to slow progression and uninteresting upgrades.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their charm and smoothness, featuring a pleasant pixel art style that enhances the gameplay experience. While some reviews noted a retro aesthetic, others appreciated the modern visuals and crisp clarity. The combination of appealing visuals and enjoyable music contributes to a captivating atmosphere.
- “Arkanoid: sharp, crisp graphics even without nostalgic eyes, fantastic music.”
- “The art style is very pleasant on the eyes.”
- “There is nothing too bright or jarring, and I love pixel style graphics.”
- “Graphics: 4/10 (for the retro style)”
- “There is nothing too bright or jarring, and I love pixel-style graphics.”
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics, but it feels like it just moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and suitability, featuring a mix of relaxing tracks and catchy tunes that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the inclusion of notable pieces like Alexander Nakarada's "Space Ambience," and the soundtrack is described as pleasant and fitting for the game's aesthetic. Overall, the audio complements the visuals well, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “I've only played maybe 10 minutes, but my first impressions are; a very catchy, simple game with gentle audio, smooth visuals, and beautiful music.”
- “I especially love the inclusion of Alexander Nakarada's 'Space Ambience' piece, which is one of my favorite music tracks.”
- “Overall, the physics were an extra challenge, visually, the game looked nice and the music was relaxing as well.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is described as classic and simple, appealing to those who enjoy retro aesthetics, but may feel too basic for some players. It features engaging elements like incremental mechanics and challenges from robots that add complexity, though some users noted issues with timing and hitbox accuracy. Overall, it offers a decent experience, particularly for fans of the genre.
- “So it's got classic gameplay, but is also secretly and maybe accidentally one of the better incremental/idle games available.”
- “Maybe too basic for some people - has a 90s arcade look - but I liked it, simple gameplay with just the mouse.”
- “There are robots and other machines that are persistently trying to do things that add challenge to your gameplay, such as dropping bombs or poison debuffs that roll down the bricks and towards your paddle, which could do anything from shrinking the paddle, slowing the paddle, or even destroying your paddle.”
- “Gameplay: 4.5/10”
- “There are robots and other machines that are persistently trying to do things that add challenge to your gameplay such as dropping bombs or poison debuffs that roll down the bricks and towards your paddle which could do anything from shrinking the paddle, slowing the paddle, or even destroying your paddle.”
- “I find myself launching the ball too early or too late and completely forgetting about that mechanic until I have already guttered my ball.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Users find "Dxball" to have good variation and addictive gameplay, contributing to its replayability. However, some reviewers rate its overall replay value as low, with a score of 3/10.
- “Dxball offers great variation and is highly addictive, providing lots of replayability.”
- “The game's mechanics and levels encourage players to come back for more, making it incredibly replayable.”
- “With numerous challenges and different strategies to explore, the replayability factor is off the charts.”
- “The replay value is quite low, I would rate it a 3 out of 10.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it allows for extensive playtime, particularly in idle mode, making it enjoyable for those who like to invest hours into leveling up or resource gathering.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is likened to that of Portal, featuring witty and amusing elements such as humorous posters that enhance the overall experience.
- “For some reason, the baddy kind of reminded me of Portal or something similar with the humorous posters.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
- “The absurd situations and quirky characters added a delightful layer of humor that kept me engaged.”