Dodge
- March 15, 2015
- Yokcos
Get on SteamDodge is a minimalist arcade-style game where your goal is to avoid incoming squares for as long as possible, with the option to play 30 pre-prepared levels or challenge yourself on Level Infinity with customizable difficulty. The game features a simple yet engaging concept with customizable color schemes, providing a fun and addictive experience for players who enjoy challenging reflex-based games. Losing is part of the game, but with its adjustable difficulty, you can make it as easy or hard as you like.
Reviews
- The game provides a simple yet engaging gameplay experience that focuses on dodging projectiles, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- It offers a satisfying sense of accomplishment as players navigate through increasingly challenging levels, with a good replay value in 'Infinity' mode.
- The minimalistic design and smooth mechanics, combined with pulse-pounding synth music, create an enjoyable and immersive atmosphere.
- The game is relatively short and can become repetitive quickly, with some players feeling it lacks sufficient content for its price.
- While it serves as a warm-up for other games, it may not effectively help players improve their dodging skills in more complex titles.
- Some users experienced technical issues, such as the game not starting or antivirus software reacting negatively, which detracted from their overall enjoyment.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a mix of relaxing and pulse-pounding synth tracks, appealing to those who enjoy electronic sounds, though some players found it underwhelming and opted to mute it. The MIDI soundtrack, reminiscent of punk music in an 8-bit style, adds a unique aesthetic but may not resonate with everyone. Overall, while the music can enhance the experience for some, it is not universally praised.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Some pulse-pounding synth music comes along as an option as well.”
“However, for those who like synth music, I can imagine it to compound the aesthetics to truly boost the intensity of the experience.”
“I don't have much opinion for or against these; I tried it with a couple and then just muted the music.”
“Midi soundtrack that sounds like a punk song turned eight-bit against simple effects.”
“Midi soundtrack that sounds like a punk song turned eight-bit against simple effects.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability primarily through its "infinity" mode and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges, though players note that it can become repetitive quickly due to a limited amount of content. Overall, it provides a good challenge but may not sustain long-term engagement.
“Replay value mostly comes from the gratification of dodging in each respective challenge.”
“Not an extremely large amount of content, but it offers good replay value and a solid challenge.”
“While it does offer a good amount of replay value thanks to 'infinity' mode, the game can become repetitive fairly quickly.”
“The replay value mostly comes from the gratification of dodging in each respective challenge.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and immersive, characterized by a simple yet intense premise that evokes both frustration and gratification. The minimalistic design is enhanced by smooth projectile mechanics and teleportation features, complemented by cinematic visual effects that elevate the overall experience.
“Even - and perhaps especially - with such a simple gameplay premise, the game is, at least for me, involving to play. As it gets more intense, the frustrations of failure and the gratifications of success do as well.”
“Even with the minimalism, the smoothness of projectile speed, the teleportation of the box you control, and visual effects add a cinematic aspect to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments that detract from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy.”
- 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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are enhanced by the synth music, creating an immersive aesthetic that intensifies the overall gaming experience.
