Dawn of the Celestialpod
- June 12, 2018
- GWAMM LLC
Get on SteamSwing through deadly spaceships as a squid on a journey to save a species from eternal enslavement! Infiltrate the fleet, take out robotic guards, and escape the self-destruct sequence as quickly as possible. Find the best way to overcome their advanced technology... or die trying!
PC
Windows
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 2 reviews
gameplay3 negative mentions
- The game features a unique and interesting concept of playing as a space squid with grappling tentacles.
- The potential for fun and engaging gameplay exists if the developers address the movement mechanics and controls.
- The game has a creative premise involving rescuing starfish and invading alien spaceships.
- The movement mechanics are overly floaty and lack precision, making navigation in tight spaces difficult.
- There is no settings menu for audio options, and the initial audio volume is excessively loud.
- The game does not allow for hotswapping between keyboard/mouse and gamepad, requiring a restart to switch input methods.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an intriguing mechanic where players use tentacles to grapple and interact with the environment, but issues with movement control can hinder the experience, especially under time pressure during critical moments. Improvements in movement mechanics and the addition of a settings menu are suggested to enhance overall playability.
“When you evolve, you acquire two long tentacles that you can launch to grapple onto the environment and interact with it. This mechanic is theoretically interesting and almost works in practice, but there are specific issues that can make you feel out of control, especially during time-sensitive moments when rescuing a starfish triggers a self-destruct timer on the alien spaceship.”
“The movement mechanics need significant improvement; without that, I can't recommend this game.”
“The lack of a settings menu, especially for audio options, detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
“Gameplay feels clunky and unrefined, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.”
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