Dash Lamb

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Dash lamb is a single-screen platformer. Dash to avoid the darkness below, your fire is our ruin...our salvation.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is fun and simple, making it a great way to pass the time.
It features a unique mechanic that adds a layer of challenge and engagement.
The narrative progression keeps players interested and encourages them to improve their skills.

The gameplay loop can feel repetitive, with a lack of depth and variety.
There is no tutorial, which may leave new players confused about the mechanics.
The game can be quite challenging, which may deter some players from enjoying it fully.

gameplay
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and decent controls, giving it a homebrew feel. While it features an interesting bouncing mechanic with the emoji character, players suggest adding more variety, such as different ball types, to enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay strikes a good balance between being enjoyable and challenging, allowing players to learn the mechanics intuitively despite the lack of a tutorial.
- “Game has a cool mechanic, where you get another jump if you bounce on the little emoji dude caw caw.”
- “The gameplay has a nice balance: enjoyable, feels easy but kinda challenging, and never unfair.”
- “It feels like a homebrew demo rather than anything substantive, with the mechanics being dead simple and the controls decent at best.”
- “I think it would be neat if there were different balls that had different properties when popped to spice up the gameplay a bit.”
story
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and serves as a motivating factor for players to improve their scores, but it suffers from repetitive resets that diminish replay value. While the narrative adds depth and interest, the challenge of gameplay can lead to frequent restarts, causing players to encounter the same story elements repeatedly. Overall, the story is a positive aspect, but its impact is somewhat diluted by the gameplay loop.
- “As to the story that's overlayed: it's a good addition and provides some sustaining interest.”
- “The gameplay loop is bare bones and devolves to just trying to get a high score in order to hear more of the story.”
- “One of my problems is that the replay value is padded out by having the story reset each time you play, and the gameplay is pretty challenging.”
- “The longer you survive, the story progresses.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's replayability is somewhat diminished by a repetitive story reset with each playthrough, despite the challenging gameplay. This combination may lead to a mixed experience for players seeking varied content in subsequent runs.
- “One of my problems is that the replay value is padded out by having the story reset each time you play, and the gameplay is pretty challenging.”
- “After finishing the game once, I found little incentive to go through it again since the story doesn't change much.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in the game makes replaying it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, contributing positively to the overall fun experience.
- “Fun game, great music!”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly catchy and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music perfectly matches the game's atmosphere.”
graphics
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as simple yet clever, complemented by enjoyable design and polished audio elements, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic.
- “The graphics are simple yet clever, featuring an enjoyable design and polished audio.”
- “The visual style is stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The graphics create an immersive atmosphere, making every scene feel alive and engaging.”