Distancing

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Distancing is a single player casual role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Toryn and was released on March 17, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Distancing is a social distancing game where you are going to a party, but on the way you need to try and keep the social distancing.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a cute and simple art style that appeals to younger audiences and makes it visually friendly.
It serves as an educational tool, effectively raising awareness about the importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite its short length, the game provides a fun and engaging experience, making it suitable for quick play sessions.

The gameplay is extremely short, often lasting only a couple of minutes, which leaves players wanting more content.
The game forces players into situations where they cannot avoid close contact with NPCs, undermining its own message about social distancing.
Technical issues, such as loud audio and lack of options for adjusting settings, detract from the overall experience.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the lackluster 2D visuals and calling for a shift to more modern 3D graphics. While some appreciate the simple and clean art style, others find it unpolished and in need of refinement. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's positive aspects.
- “Such a cute lil game, I love the art style and the concept.”
- “Graphics: simple and clean.”
- “Art: the art style is simple, clear and aids the overall premise and gameplay.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
- “Graphics: 1/10 (for the style they were going for)”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The gameplay is generally described as simple and straightforward, primarily involving side-scrolling navigation. While some players find it fun and engaging, particularly due to the unique NPC behavior, others criticize it as pointless and poorly executed, leading to mixed overall impressions.
- “Gameplay: fun and scary since all NPCs start running toward you like you are emitting an attractive smell.”
- “Gameplay: the gameplay is simple, you use the keys to navigate in a side-scrolling format.”
- “I have no issues when it comes to gameplay as it is marketed as a short game about social distancing.”
- “The gameplay is awful, the game looks horrendous (even given the style) and it's just completely pointless.”
- “Gameplay: 0/10”
- “Gameplay: ehh..”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The music in the game is described as cheerful and reminiscent of arcade sounds, contributing positively to the overall experience despite being somewhat repetitive. While some players find the volume excessively loud and difficult to adjust, the combination of art and music enhances the game's atmosphere.
- “The art and music work well together and add to the overall experience.”
- “+ fancy music”
- “The music is very loud and you can't turn the volume down without having to do it directly out of the game tab.”
- “Music: the music is very reminiscent of an arcade; it is a little repetitive, but in a short game, this is not a deal breaker.”
- “Music: the music is very reminiscent of an arcade; it is a little repetitive, but in a short game, this is not a deal breaker.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered to be mediocre, with some users expressing frustration over the inability to skip the introduction, which may hinder the overall experience.
- “You cannot skip the introduction to the story, or at least there is no easy way.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's replayability is generally rated very low, with users giving scores between 1/10 and 2/10. While there is a slight incentive to replay for score improvement or to achieve different outcomes, the short duration of 5-10 minutes limits the overall appeal for repeated play.
- “It is short, between 5-10 minutes, but the replayability is great as you can try to beat your score.”
- “Replay value: 1/10 for the redemption kinda thing at the end and trying to get less people infected.”
- “Replay value: 2/10.”
- “It is short, between 5-10 minutes, but replayability is limited to trying to beat your score.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be a mix of dark and absurd, with some players finding it amusing despite criticizing the overall quality. One game, "distancing," is specifically highlighted as being short yet funny, suggesting that humor can be a redeeming quality even in less favorable titles.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks hilarious.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
- “The game's quirky characters and funny scenarios kept me entertained throughout.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”