Disdoored
- May 31, 2018
- Anton Riot and Co
"Disdoored is a simulation game where 1-2 players navigate a wild, procedurally-generated plasticine world in single-player or multiplayer mode. Players must build up their base, farm, and defenses, while fulfilling the needs of a carnivorous Lily plant that holds the power to stop mysterious doors from bringing forth monsters. With handmade and hand-animated characters and objects, Disdoored offers a unique and quirky survival experience."
Reviews
- The game features a unique and charming Claymation art style that adds to its bizarre and creative world.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with fun mechanics, including farming, animal breeding, and a simple RPG system that keeps players engaged.
- The game has potential for further development, and many players find it a pleasant surprise despite its current issues.
- The game is plagued by bugs and feels unfinished, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
- Achievements are broken and there is a lack of developer support, making it not recommended for achievement hunters.
- Inventory management is cumbersome with limited slots, and the isometric view complicates object placement.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique dungeon mechanic essential for completing the game, alongside a simple RPG element that randomly unlocks recipes upon leveling up. Players can also discover recipes by exploring away from the spawn point, adding an enjoyable layer of exploration. Overall, the game is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, making it a standout in the survival genre.
“The game also has a simple RPG mechanic that randomly unlocks a recipe on level-up.”
“Overall, this is a great survival game with some unique mechanics.”
“A dungeon mechanic has been added that is required to complete the game.”
“The game features a simple RPG mechanic that randomly unlocks a recipe upon leveling up.”
“This is an important mechanic because the only other way to unlock recipes is to run very far away from the spawn point and find a recipe tube.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highlighted for their charming and unique art style, with clay modeling that showcases the developers' talent. Players appreciate the visual appeal, comparing it favorably to other titles like "Don't Starve" and "Crashlands," and see it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
“The graphics and the clay modeling are done so beautifully; these developers and their crew are super talented.”
“Disdoored’s first unique feature that will catch any player’s eye is the art style.”
“Do not pay $20 for this game, the art style is pretty charming.”
“If you are a fan of games like Don't Starve and Crashlands, this is definitely the game for you. In all honesty, this game is in a class by itself. The graphics and the clay modeling are done so beautifully. These devs and their crew are super talented. Just as the game is right now, it's a lot of fun to play. Yes, of course, as any early access game, there's always room to grow, but that's the joy of it being early access. I look forward to seeing how far the devs take this game. I highly recommend this game; it's a must-try.”
“One of the reasons that this game stands out so much is because of its unique art style.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its perfect alignment with seasonal changes, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some users suggest that a grace period for harvesting could improve the experience while maintaining these musical cues. Overall, while the music is well-received, there are minor concerns regarding its integration with gameplay mechanics.
“The musical cues for the seasons are perfect.”
“Maybe a 2-3 day grace period to harvest while maintaining the musical cues and seasonal changes would help.”
“Maybe a 2-3 days grace period to harvest while maintaining the musical cues and seasonal changes would help.”
“The only issue I had was with the music.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the farming mechanics but find the repetitive action of moving the sliding bar to be frustrating and tedious, leading to a mixed experience with grinding in the game.
“Having to move the sliding bar every time gets frustrating and tedious.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as straightforward and uncomplicated, lacking complexity or depth.
“The story is a rather simple one.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and satirical take on survival in a chaotic political landscape, where players must cultivate a bizarre fruit-bearing lily using a radioactive bomb, blending dark comedy with unconventional gameplay elements.
“Funny survival in a crazy political world where you need to grow a lily that bears fruit with a radioactive bomb.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting it as either unfinished or plagued by bugs.
“Unfortunately, the game is either unfinished or buggy.”
“The frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that ruined my experience.”