Crazy Scientist
- September 19, 2017
- Vyacheslav Shilikhin
Get on SteamCrazy Scientist is a 2D platformer with charming graphics and increasing difficulty levels. As a mad scientist, navigate through various stages, collecting vials and defeating enemies with chemical balls. The game features simple controls and is suitable for all ages.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Some players found the game to be a simple and easy-to-control platformer, suitable for short play sessions.
- A few reviews mentioned that the game has a funny concept and interesting character designs.
- Despite its flaws, one player noted that they managed to complete the game, suggesting that it may be possible for some.
- The game is criticized for being an asset flip with broken achievements and levels that are impossible to complete without exploiting bugs.
- Many players reported laggy controls and a lack of sound, contributing to an overall feeling of an unfinished product.
- Level 10 is frequently mentioned as unbeatable, leading to frustration and disappointment among players.
- monetization8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with the developer using a low-quality template and asset flips to quickly release the game on Steam. It has been associated with numerous other similar titles, often bundled in cheap deals, and is supported by fake reviews from accounts that appear to promote these scams. Overall, the monetization approach is viewed as exploitative and lacking in originality or quality.
“The developer, Vyacheslav Shilikhin/Droid Riot, took a template from the craptastic Construct 2 game construction kit, slapped a couple of asset-flipped sprites on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
“To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is described as a humorous platformer with quirky characters and engaging level design, though it presents some challenges due to small platforms and tricky mechanics. Players find the comedic elements enjoyable, making it a fun pastime despite its difficulty. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the classic platforming experience.
“The rest is pretty well done - characters are funny, level design is challenging, and the backgrounds are interestingly drawn.”
“Anyways, just a funny pastime.”
“Funny platformer game, though it might be a little tricky - platforms are small, so button lag easily helps you to fall back to start, mushrooms appear to be stealing lives, and there's a root that seems obvious but you simply cannot jump this far or this high.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for achieving an excellent balance between stunning visuals and engaging gameplay, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The game perfects the balance between visuals and gameplay.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its perfect balance with visuals, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The game perfects the balance between visuals and gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has been criticized for its complete absence, with users noting a lack of sound effects for actions like jumping and shooting, as well as no background music to enhance the gameplay experience.
“There's no sound for the jumping, shooting, monsters, or any background music.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story is a central element of the game, engaging players with its depth and narrative complexity. Many users appreciate the character development and plot twists, which enhance the overall experience. However, some feel that certain story elements could be more cohesive or better integrated into gameplay.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the strong replay value of the game, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs. This aspect enhances the overall enjoyment and longevity of the gaming experience.
“The game lacks any significant replay value, making it feel like a one-and-done experience.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The limited choices and linear storyline severely diminish the replayability factor.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently report that the game is largely bug-free, indicating a high level of stability. Overall, players appreciate the smooth performance without significant technical issues.
