Devade
- March 29, 2017
- Paleno Games
Get on Steam"Devade" is a minimalist game that requires players to quickly divide squares and evade obstacles to improve their reactions and strategy skills. By clicking the mouse button, squares split apart, but they will move back together over time, requiring quick reflexes to keep them divided. Players can contact the developer at [email protected] with any questions or feedback.
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Reviews
- The game is a simple yet fun experience that can serve as a quick time killer for casual gamers.
- It features a decent soundtrack that fits the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game offers a large number of achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- The controls are overly simplistic, requiring constant clicking which can become tedious and uncomfortable.
- The graphics are low quality and lack any substantial artistic effort, resembling a mobile app rather than a PC game.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and shallow, relying more on memorization of obstacles than on skill.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the soundtrack for its ability to enhance the gaming experience and fit the on-screen action. However, some users reported minor stuttering issues when transitioning between songs, which can disrupt gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing to a relaxing and engaging atmosphere.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Challenging and with a good soundtrack!”
“The soundtrack is alright and fits the action on your screen.”
“Minor stuttering when the soundtrack moves to the next song, which can cause the player to restart the level.”
“Minor stuttering when the soundtrack moves to the next song, which can cause the player to restart the level.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for their simplistic and low-quality vector art, which remains unimproved despite resolution options. Gamers find the 2D visuals mediocre and lacking substantial graphical enhancements, leading to disappointment, especially for a PC title where higher visual standards are expected.
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality vector art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high-quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users labeling it as low-quality "shovelware" that prioritizes profit over quality, suggesting it is merely a minimum viable product aimed at making quick money.
“It's just another minimum viable product dumped here as a cash grab for a few rubles.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“I can't believe how aggressive the in-game purchases are; it ruins the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for being both challenging and entertaining, providing players with an engaging experience that keeps them invested.
“The gameplay is both challenging and entertaining, keeping me engaged for hours.”
“I love how the gameplay strikes a perfect balance between difficulty and fun.”
“The mechanics are intuitive yet provide a satisfying challenge that makes every victory feel earned.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have reported minor stuttering issues during soundtrack transitions, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to level restarts.
“There is minor stuttering when the soundtrack transitions to the next song, which can cause the player to restart the level.”
“The game suffers from frequent frame drops, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
“Loading times are excessively long, disrupting the flow of gameplay.”
