DARTHY
- February 16, 2016
- Collin, Kaleb, & Jeya
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Get on Apple StorePLOT DARTHY wakes up in the hospital and soon finds out he must release the souls of the robots imprisoned in the Gold Doubloons (Gold Coins) by the Giant Space Pirates. Help DARTHY Roll, Bounce, Fly a Rocket, and Die to free the unfortunate souls. DARTHY is a Pixel Platformer based on old school mechanics. Made with my kids Kaleb & Jeya. FEATURES ◉ 10+ Buildings w/ Old School Checkpoint…
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Reviews
- Darthy is a challenging platformer with tight controls and an interesting twist, making it engaging for players who enjoy difficulty.
- The game features a unique premise where you play as a robot head, and it has a charming, albeit crude, art style that some players find appealing.
- Many players appreciate the game's addictive nature and the sense of accomplishment it provides, despite its rage-inducing moments.
- The gameplay is considered uninventive and lacks originality, with mechanics that feel derivative of better-known platformers like Mario.
- Some players find the graphics to be low effort and visually unappealing, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There are issues with certain game mechanics, such as poorly designed enemy placements and frustrating controls during specific sections, leading to cheap deaths.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as uninventive, featuring basic mechanics like double jump and a fireball move, with comparisons to Nintendo's Mario series. However, it is noted for its tight controls and a few unique twists, alongside an engaging story and humor, leading to a positive overall impression.
“Controls are tight, gameplay is what you'd expect for a platformer with a few twists here and there.”
“Very interesting game:) good controls, nice gameplay, interesting little story and above all - it's pretty funny:) 8/10”
“Gameplay is completely uninventive; you have a double jump and a 'fireball' move that propels you forward a bit. Otherwise, there's nothing new here that Nintendo hasn't already done better with Mario.”
“Controls are tight, but the gameplay is what you'd expect for a platformer with a few twists here and there.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the low-effort pixel art as visually unappealing, while others appreciate the crude style as fitting and enjoyable, especially when paired with the engaging music.
“The graphics are crude but cool, perfectly complementing the awesome music that really gets me in the mood for jumping!”
“The lazy, low-effort pixel graphics are an assault on the eyes.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack any real detail or polish.”
“The art style feels inconsistent and detracts from the overall experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story, inspired by the developer's personal experience with their ill child, adds a unique and interesting layer to the gameplay, which is complemented by good controls and humor. Overall, players find the narrative engaging and enjoyable, contributing positively to their gaming experience.
“Very interesting game! Good controls, nice gameplay, interesting little story, and above all - it's pretty funny! 8/10”
- music1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, effectively setting an energetic mood that complements the gameplay. Users find it engaging and enjoyable, contributing positively to their immersion.
“The music is awesome and really gets me into the mood for jumping!”
“Infinite restart, crude but cool graphics, and the music is fantastic!”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting it adds to the overall enjoyment alongside good controls and gameplay. The comedic elements contribute positively to the experience, with one reviewer rating it 8/10.
“Very interesting game! Good controls, nice gameplay, interesting little story, and above all - it's pretty funny! 8/10”
