Desvelado

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Desvelado is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Valentín Zacarías and was released on August 14, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Desvelado is the first Bed-Time-Vania game in history! Help our hero Vampy fight insomnia one last time by turning off every light in the castle before going to sleep in his cozy coffin. • Immortal gameplay: Classic 2D platformer mechanics. • Sharp controller: Slide, jump and dash to move swiftly. • Challenging puzzles and multiple enemies to overcome • Bloody animations: Enjoy a unique visual st…

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music23 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Charming art style and smooth animations create a delightful atmosphere.
Engaging gameplay with a mix of puzzle-solving and platforming mechanics that keeps levels fresh and fun.
Short but satisfying experience, making it a great introduction to the genre for new players.

The game is quite short, typically completed in under two hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Lacks achievements and configurable controls, which could enhance replayability and user experience.
Some players found the difficulty level to be too easy, making it less challenging for experienced platformer fans.

music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and culturally rich compositions, blending elements of tango, harpsichord waltzes, and accordion pieces reminiscent of traditional Argentinian music. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, maintaining energy and focus while complementing the charming art style and dynamic mechanics. Overall, the music is described as polished, enjoyable, and integral to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is catchy and keeps the energy going: dramatic (in a lighthearted way) harpsichord waltzes transition almost seamlessly with accordion pieces very reminiscent of traditional Argentinian music.”
- “Desvelado is a really nice platformer game that is charming in its art style, character, and music design.”
- “Fun and cozy game with a great soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack stood out; it's smooth, jazzy, and instrumentally gives those Dracula's castle vibes.”
- “The music is simple but helps you focus on the game and the platforming has some puzzle elements.”
- “The movement, art style, and music are all polished.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
47%
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The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward loop of turning off lights to progress through rooms, complemented by smooth platforming and solid level design. Players appreciate the introduction of new mechanics that keep the experience fresh and engaging, while the difficulty remains accessible. Overall, the game offers a charming visual style and enjoyable mechanics, making it a fun platformer with a well-balanced difficulty curve.
- “The platforming is pretty smooth and the level design is solid. New gameplay mechanics get added throughout the game, and for the hour of gameplay you get, the levels always end up being very fun and fresh.”
- “It's a great game; it constantly keeps adding new mechanics through the levels while keeping it simple enough to be enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is super responsive and fun to control, and a few levels become escape sequences similar to those in 'Ori and the Blind Forest', which provides a nice change of pace.”
- “The game has a very basic gameplay loop; you want to turn off all the lights in a room, which opens the door so you can go on to the next room.”
- “The game introduces a few mechanics that lead to slightly more complex puzzles within rooms, but it never becomes difficult.”
- “Other mechanics are introduced as the game progresses, like ghosts that re-light torches and keys that swap which blocks are solid, similar to Mario's on/off blocks.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and simple art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere without hindering gameplay. Users appreciate the smooth animations and the cute visuals, particularly highlighting the appealing level designs and the animated intro. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's engaging experience.
- “I really enjoy the art style of the game, the animations are very simple but very smooth and the overall atmosphere of the game is very cute.”
- “Desvelado is a really nice platformer game that is charming in its art style, character, and music design.”
- “The visual art style is simple, but charming and does not get in the way of gameplay (the lava-themed levels are my favourite).”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for additional side quests or narrative elements to enhance the storytelling experience, as the current structure feels repetitive and lacks depth.
- “I would perhaps like to see some side quests or a bit of story to break up the room-after-room feel.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players feel that the inclusion of challenging achievements, similar to the golden strawberry in Celeste, could significantly enhance the game's replayability with minimal effort. Existing achievements, such as completing the game without dying, also contribute to the game's replay value for those seeking a greater challenge.
- “I think adding achievements like the golden strawberry in Celeste would add a lot of replayability with little effort!”
- “However, there are achievements to finish the game without dying that add to the difficulty and replayability if these interest you.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming and cute aesthetic, enhanced by smooth and simple animations that contribute to its overall appeal.
- “I really enjoy the art style of the game; the animations are very simple but very smooth, and the overall atmosphere of the game is very cute.”