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Surviving is the least of your worries. After your cargo ship crashes on a foreign planet, not only will you have to find a way to eat, you'll have to survive the terrors of your fear and stress. Roguelite platforming gameplay will keep you frequently choosing weapon and suit upgrades to best defeat your many demons.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of challenges with different enemy types and play styles, making it enjoyable for a wide audience.
The soundtrack is excellent, and the humor from the character adds a fun element to the gameplay.
The suit upgrade system allows for diverse builds and strategies, enhancing replayability and player engagement.

Some enemies, particularly the summoner and the targeting enemy, can make the early game excessively difficult.
The framerate can be inconsistent, which may detract from the overall experience.
Certain suit upgrades are clearly more powerful than others, leading to an imbalance in gameplay.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the cool, randomly generated soundtrack that enhances the ambiance, others find the lack of continuous music outside of the in-game tablet limiting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered awesome by many, but its integration into gameplay varies depending on personal preferences for music in gaming.
- “Also great soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is awesome, featuring randomly generated content with a record label being pumped out every few minutes.”
- “The main music consists of ambient sounds in the game.”
- “This game has no music besides the ones that you can play on the tablet in-game.”
- “When you exit the tablet, the music automatically stops.”
- “The main music is ambient sounds in the game.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and engaging atmosphere, enhanced by impressive spritework and animation. While it is generally easy to pick up, some players experienced framerate issues in fullscreen mode. The introduction of a "juice crafting" mechanic adds a unique twist, contrasting with the game's core survival elements.
- “Everything was perfect from the solid gameplay to the awesome sprite work and animation, creating a really nice atmosphere.”
- “The 'juice crafting' mechanic is a fantastic new addition to the game!”
- “This goes against the core mechanic of staying alive in the game.”
- “Gameplay is easy to get used to - yet I encountered some framerate issues in fullscreen - and I had a great time!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics are highly praised for their nostalgic charm, featuring impressive sprite work that enhances the overall visual experience. Players appreciate the replayability offered by the generated world approach, though some express a desire for improved GPU acceleration. Overall, the visuals and accompanying sounds contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Love the graphics and the replayability the generated world approach brings.”
- “Graphics are nostalgic, with gnarly sprite work.”
- “Frickin' love the visuals and sounds when you're pouring.”
- “Maybe they could improve the graphics with GPU acceleration?”
- “The graphics are nostalgic, featuring gnarly sprite work.”
- “The visuals and sounds when you're pouring are fantastic.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to extensive character customization options and a procedurally generated world, which encourages multiple playthroughs. However, some feel the world is somewhat limited in size, and there are requests for features like replayable cutscenes to enhance the experience further.
- “The world itself feels a little small, almost as if this is supposed to be part of a bigger game, but this may not be as bothersome as the game has a lot of replayability in that you can customize your character in so many different ways, from your starting layout to the items you use to the power-ups you choose to equip.”
- “Love the graphics and the replayability the generated world approach brings.”
- “I wish the beginning cutscene was replayable; I skipped it while trying to configure my controller, so I wasn't able to understand what to do at first.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the witty quips and comedic dialogue, particularly from the robot character. Additionally, the clever naming of enemies after the main character's fears adds an extra layer of humor that keeps the experience engaging and fresh.
- “Wordswurth is hilarious, and I love the quips scattered throughout the game; they keep things fresh.”
- “The quips from the robot character are absolutely hilarious.”
- “The enemy names are funny, especially when you realize they are named after the main character's various fears.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by solid gameplay and impressive spritework and animation, creating an engaging environment. While the music is not always essential, it is well-crafted and adds to the ambiance for those who appreciate it. Overall, the combination of visual and auditory elements contributes positively to the game's immersive experience.
- “Everything was perfect from the solid gameplay to the awesome sprite work and animation, creating a really nice atmosphere.”
- “I don't like music on all the time when I play games unless maybe if it's a story game like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, where it's integral to the atmosphere. Not that the music (Wordsworth's Radio) was bad or anything; I thought it was cool how each song and song name is generated. But that said, if you like music filling the ambiance in a game, this game's music should not disappoint.”
- “The constant music can be distracting; I prefer a more subtle approach to atmosphere, like in story-driven games where the music enhances the experience.”
- “While the generated songs are interesting, they don't contribute much to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “If you're not a fan of music constantly playing in the background, this game might not be for you, as it can detract from immersion.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The story in the game is generally considered mediocre, with some players feeling it lacks depth. However, the music is praised for enhancing the atmosphere, particularly for those who enjoy a musical backdrop while playing.
- “I don't like music on all the time when I play games unless maybe if it's a story game like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild where it's integral to the atmosphere. I thought it was cool how each song and song name is generated, but that said, if you like music filling the ambiance in a game, this game's music should not disappoint.”
- “The story is eh.”
- “I don't like music on all the time when I play games unless maybe if it's a story game like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild where it's integral to the atmosphere. Not that the music (Wordsworth's radio) was bad or anything; I thought it was cool how each song and song name is generated. But that said, if you like music filling the ambiance in a game, this game's music should not disappoint.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's sound design is praised for its effectiveness; however, players report occasional stuttering issues during busy scenes, indicating potential optimization concerns.
- “Sound design is effective, but there are some stuttering issues if there's too much going on.”
- “The game frequently drops frames during intense moments, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious, particularly due to the frequent need to switch upgrades, which can lead to overpowered situations in gameplay.
- “The grinding feels tedious, especially with the constant switching of upgrades, which can make you overpowered in many situations.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be a major chore, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”

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