Dimensional Animals

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Dimensional Animals is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Marcos Game Dev and was released on August 6, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Five animal friends unite for one glorious purpose: recover the dog's... play ball? Explore beautiful dimensions in this metroidvania action platformer adventure!

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a relaxing soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
The platforming mechanics and character-switching system are innovative and enjoyable, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
Dimensional Animals offers a well-designed level structure with accessible secrets and optional challenges that cater to both casual and dedicated players.

Controls can become frustrating, especially when chaining moves or using a controller, leading to janky gameplay at times.
The game is relatively short, with some players completing it in under two hours, which may not satisfy those looking for a longer experience.
Certain gameplay mechanics, such as hidden paths and boss encounters, can feel unclear or poorly designed, leading to frustrating moments.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging level design and the introduction of new power-ups that enhance mechanics, making progression enjoyable and dynamic. Players appreciate the charming characters and the original mechanic of switching between them, which adds depth without overwhelming difficulty. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted metroidvania experience with a cozy atmosphere, appealing to both casual players and speedrunners alike.
- “The level design feels so good; every new power-up adds some cool mechanics for the tricks to keep progressing through the levels. The toad one is one of my favorites because it kind of reminds me of the Mario Odyssey gameplay.”
- “Rich experience where we can enjoy the evolution of difficulty while experiencing new mechanics.”
- “Dimensional Animals features simple (but not simplistic) gameplay, a captivating story, and challenges that progressively increase without frustrating you too much, while also understanding your pace.”
- “The game is a very lighthearted small metroidvania that borders on being a microvania with its 2-hour gameplay length.”
- “Good news for any% speedrunners: I (accidentally) finished the game without using the frog and raccoon, total gameplay in less than an hour.”
- “Dimensional animals features simple (but not simplistic) gameplay, a captivating story, and challenges that progressively increase without frustrating you too much, but also understanding your pace.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and enchanting qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the chill soundtrack, particularly in the forest level, which evokes a sense of calm while complementing the game's mechanics and pixel art. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's polished atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for unwinding after a long day.
- “I love the music in this game; one of the tracks is still on my mind.”
- “The soundtrack is so chill, but in the forest level, it expands and gives you some cool Celeste vibes as you're doing some crazy platform jumps.”
- “The music is very relaxing, which helps a lot while playing the game.”
- “The music is very relaxing, which helps a lot to play the game.”
- “This is a fun and chill metroidvania that you can play after a long hard day at work, the music will put your mind to relax as you play it.”
- “The soundtrack is so chill, but in the forest level, it just expands and gives you some cool Celeste vibes since you're doing some crazy platform jumps.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful pixel art style, making it visually appealing, especially for newcomers to the metroidvania genre. However, comparisons to other titles like Super Panda Adventures highlight that while the visuals are lovely, the overall polish and value may not match up.
- “The sound effects are also very good and the graphics are just lovely.”
- “Its pixel art style is beautiful.”
- “Da is a great platformer with some interesting ideas, but don’t be fooled by the welcoming visuals.”
- “If you want to introduce someone to the metroidvania genre, Dimensional Animals is ideal, especially if that person likes the pixel art style.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's stability is somewhat inconsistent, with some experiencing janky performance and bugs, particularly during specific boss encounters.
- “I would describe the game as kind of janky and possibly buggy during one boss encounter.”
- “The stability issues really detract from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story in Dimensional Animals is captivating and well-integrated with its characters, creating a satisfying experience for players. The narrative complements the gameplay, which features progressively challenging elements that respect the player's pace.
- “Dimensional Animals features simple (but not simplistic) gameplay, a captivating story, and challenges that progressively increase without frustrating you too much, while also understanding your pace.”
- “The characters, the story, everything in this game matches in a way that makes you go 'wow, this is so satisfying!' and it is for sure.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be subtly impactful, as the mechanics—such as the harm caused by touching enemies—create a sense of vulnerability and tension that enhances the overall experience.