Christmas Time 2019
- January 9, 2019
- Pickle Drugs
Get on SteamIn "Christmas Time 2019," players assume the role of Santa on Christmas Eve, tasked with decorating houses and delivering presents using a Magic Christmas Cannon. With a limited time frame, players must quickly shoot houses with gifts, garlands, and Christmas trees to earn points and become the best Santa. The pressure is on as Christmas can't wait!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features nice graphics and a fun, festive concept that can be entertaining for a short period.
- It has potential for co-op play and could be expanded with more challenges and gameplay variety.
- The physics-based mechanics of packing and delivering presents add a unique twist to the gameplay.
- The game is very short and can be completed in under 5 minutes, leading to a lack of replay value.
- There are significant technical issues, including uncustomizable controls and poor resolution options, making it frustrating for players.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, feeling more like a demo or asset flip rather than a fully developed game.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users appreciating the pleasant and cute aesthetic enhanced by the Unreal Engine. However, some have noted the lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks, which limits customization. Overall, the simple yet polished visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience.
“I like the idea behind it, and it was graphically pleasant to look at.”
“The Unreal Engine gives polish to the gameplay, and the simple graphics are just cute enough to get the job done.”
“I enjoy the graphics and the concept of simplicity of the game.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The Unreal Engine gives polish to the gameplay, but the simple graphics are just cute enough to get the job done.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players enjoying the overall quality and humor of the intro track. However, some users noted the absence of Christmas music, which they found disappointing.
“Right off the bat, the intro music made me laugh in a good way.”
“Christmas music is 'deer'-ly missing though!”
“The music is awesome.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being shallow and feeling like a cash grab, despite its polished presentation using Unreal Engine and cute graphics. While the concept is fun and can provide brief enjoyment, it lacks depth and originality.
“The Unreal Engine gives polish to the gameplay, and the simple graphics are just cute enough to get the job done.”
“It's a fun concept with fun gameplay for a few minutes.”
“This is really just a cash grab, based on the shallow gameplay, uncredited use of someone else's assets, and a cash price attached to it.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users highlighting the uncredited use of assets from other creators, which raises concerns about plagiarism and the overall value of the gameplay experience.
“It's important to also note that the developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
“This is really just a cash grab, based on the shallow gameplay, uncredited use of someone else's assets, and a cash price attached to it.”
