Dimensional Animals
- August 6, 2023
- Marcos Fuchter
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features fun levels with balanced challenges and has improved significantly from its predecessor.
- It offers a rich experience with fluid gameplay, captivating story, and progressively increasing difficulty that is enjoyable without being frustrating.
- The art direction, music, and overall polish create a charming and nostalgic atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
- Some boss encounters, particularly in the Cobalt location, suffer from poor design and janky mechanics that can lead to frustrating experiences.
- The game is relatively short, with a gameplay length that some players feel does not justify its price compared to other similar titles.
- Certain mechanics, like the teleportation and jump upgrades, can be unclear or underwhelming, leading to confusion and disappointment.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Dimensional Animals is characterized by a rich and engaging experience that balances evolving difficulty with new mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable. Players appreciate the charming characters, smooth mechanics, and captivating story, all set within a cozy atmosphere enhanced by pixel art and music. Despite its brief two-hour length, the game offers a satisfying metroidvania experience that progressively challenges players without causing frustration.
“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.”
“Everything is so enchanting; the mechanics are made very smoothly, and the cozy feeling about it, along with the pixel art, music, and sounds, creates a delightful experience.”
“The game is a very lighthearted small metroidvania that borders on being a microvania with its 2-hour gameplay length.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in Dimensional Animals is described as captivating and well-integrated with the characters, creating a satisfying experience for players. The narrative complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment without overwhelming the player.
“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.”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as enchanting and contributes to a cozy atmosphere, complementing the smooth mechanics and charming pixel art. Overall, it is praised for its high polish and integration with the game's artistic elements.
“Everything is so enchanting, the mechanics are made very smoothly, the cozy feeling about it, and the pixel art, the music, the sounds.”
“The game is very well done, both in terms of polish and in the arts, music, and sounds.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the unexpected consequences of player actions, such as the realization that interacting with enemies can lead to harm, creating a sense of vulnerability and tension. This element adds depth to the gameplay experience, evoking feelings of caution and surprise.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being somewhat janky and potentially buggy, particularly during specific boss encounters.
“I would describe the game as kind of janky and possibly buggy during one boss encounter.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke comparisons to "Super Panda Adventures," but reviewers note that the latter features a more polished art style, superior jump physics, and a longer gameplay experience, all at a significantly lower price point.
