Doomed'n Damned

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Doomed'n Damned is a single player action game. It was developed by Arc-gen and was released on July 13, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

Doomed'n Damned is an action game based on retro/classic platform games from Arcades and 16 bit consoles, but revised to the HD era. The level design, characters, plot and difficulty have a lot of influence from the late 80s and early 90s games. The development and production is by arc-gen, an one man indie game studio.

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Single-Player

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27%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

atmosphere1 negative mentions

The level design is engaging, offering multiple paths and a good balance of challenge.
Controls are responsive and allow for smooth gameplay, with no issues of unresponsiveness.
The game features a unique art style that sets it apart from other platformers.

Character movement feels stiff and unresponsive, making platforming frustrating.
The game suffers from poor voice acting and incomplete controller support, detracting from the overall experience.
Boss fights can be tedious due to unskippable dialogue and lackluster design.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the unique art style that blends pixel and cartoon elements, while others felt the visuals were underwhelming for a 2015 release, likening the game to a clone of older titles like Ghosts & Goblins. Animations, such as the death animation, were noted as decent, but overall, the visuals did not significantly elevate the basic gameplay experience.
- “The art style is interesting as well.”
- “Graphics are nice, sort of a combination of pixels and cartoons.”
- “Crazy challenging, simple controls and a unique art style... what more could you ask of a platformer?”
- “The quality of the visuals was debatable; there were some half-decent animations, like the death animation.”
- “Not a bad platformer, but in 2015, you would expect more than just a clone of Ghosts 'n Goblins with better graphics.”
- “Crazy challenging, simple controls, and a unique art style... what more could you ask for in a platformer?”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as basic and heavily influenced by 'rage' games, often presenting unfair challenges that require prior knowledge to navigate. While the visuals are praised as a beautiful update, the overall experience feels rooted in an outdated formula.
- “It's a gorgeous update to the old formula, faithfully offering up gameplay from a bygone era, but in brand new clothes.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is presented through voice acting, adding a professional touch to the narrative. However, while the project shows promise, it struggles to meet the standards expected for a commercially viable product.
- “The story is voiced by actors, adding depth and immersion to the gameplay.”
- “Nice project to make an attempt at creating a game, but to actually sell it, that is a whole different story.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited replayability, as it lacks features commonly found in classic titles that enhance the experience, such as rewarding difficulty and immersive atmosphere. However, some players find it enjoyable enough for a short replay.
- “That's nice for a bit of replayability.”
- “This game could be nice, but it lacks some of the features of most classics - replayability, rewarding difficulty, and atmosphere.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers feel that the game's atmosphere is lacking, which detracts from its overall appeal and replayability, making it feel less engaging compared to classic titles.
- “This game could be nice, but it lacks some of the features of most classics - replayability, rewarding difficulty, and atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally perceived as unremarkable, leaving little lasting impression on players, indicating it neither stands out nor detracts from the overall experience.
- “I don't remember the music much, which just means it wasn't super good nor super bad.”