Debugger 3.16 // Recoded // Despair of the Developer Edition
- October 19, 2020
- Spiderwork Games
Get on SteamThe developer, Mr. Schaefer, tried to create the ultimate gaming adventure for up to 4 players. He wanted to program a Metrovania experience that the world hasn't seen yet, with varied worlds, different characters, crazy mini-games and logic puzzles! But his own inadequacy was a problem: his game was full of errors and bugs and in this state no one would buy it. With his last powers he developed t…
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features modern graphics and enjoyable visuals with nice colors and effects.
- It offers a unique gameplay experience with interesting mechanics that allow players to manipulate objects.
- The game is free to play and provides a fun challenge, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- The keyboard controls are poorly designed and cannot be customized, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game is short and feels incomplete, with some players expressing concerns about its polish and potential abandonment by developers.
- There are glitches with achievements not unlocking properly, which can detract from the overall experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant colors and effects, contributing positively to the overall ambiance. However, players note significant issues such as lag, screen tearing, and a lack of graphical options, indicating that the game feels unpolished despite its modern visuals and potential.
“The visuals are very good, with nice colors and effects that enhance the overall experience.”
“The game features fast-paced action combined with modern-day graphics and easy controls.”
“The music is good and fits well with the ambiance of the game.”
“It has a lot of potential, but the game itself is unfortunately extremely unpolished with Unity lag, tearing, a lack of graphics options, and some true unintended bugs.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features solid mechanics that allow players to manipulate objects along the x and y axes, enhancing the platforming experience. Players find it enjoyable and anticipate the full release, especially for its potential fun in multiplayer mini-games.
“The game mechanics are good too; you get used to moving objects along the x or y axis.”
“Really fun platformer with some cool mechanics on how you can manipulate the world. I definitely look forward to the full release; all the mini-games could be a ton of fun with friends.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the visuals and enhancing the overall ambiance with its fitting and enjoyable quality.
“The visuals are very good, with nice colors and effects, and the music is great, perfectly fitting the ambiance of the game.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple and somewhat underdeveloped, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay mechanics rather than a compelling narrative. While the game is short, it successfully incorporates elements from the original, making it enjoyable, though some players feel it lacks depth and hope for further development in future updates. Overall, it is recommended for fans of the metroidvania genre, despite its narrative shortcomings.
“The game has a simple story, but it serves as a pretext for complete manipulation of objects, combining useful and enjoyable elements.”
“It's a short but good experience, and I appreciate how the creators have recreated the old game with some modern touches.”
“I hope the creators finish the game from the Kickstarter campaign soon, as it has the potential to be very popular.”
“The game is short but good; however, the story feels a bit simple and serves merely as a pretext for object manipulation.”
“It’s a pity that the game is short, leaving you with the impression that the developers have abandoned it, resulting in a lack of depth in the narrative.”
“While the gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, the story lacks substance and fails to engage the player fully.”
