DOOMER'S ADVENTURE
- June 11, 2021
- deadworld games
Get on Steam"DOOMER'S ADVENTURE" is a somber game with a unique atmosphere and 30 hand-made levels. Players collect objects and ponder existential questions while listening to a doomer music playlist, in a world where every day is a struggle. This game offers a distinct and introspective experience for players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a simple charm and relatable themes that resonate with players.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable and encourages players to keep trying despite challenges.
- The graphics, while simple, evoke strong emotions and contribute to the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The controls are inconsistent, with issues like unregistered jumps and erratic character movement.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including graphical glitches and a lack of level progression indicators.
- Overall quality is low, with many players feeling it lacks depth and polish, making it hard to recommend.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and emotional depth, enhancing the overall experience with a meaningful soundtrack. However, some players have expressed frustration over technical issues, such as a black screen and music skipping upon respawning, as well as the lack of proper audio controls. Despite these drawbacks, the music is described as enjoyable and fitting, contributing to the game's atmosphere.
“The music, background, and even the sprite are on-point.”
“Great soundtrack.”
“The music is very nice, something you could listen to for hours on end.”
“Kind of fun, but it could be vastly improved by removing the black screen and the change in music every time you die.”
“Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music. You'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro pixel art style that some players appreciate for its nostalgic "doomer aesthetic," while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking customization options. Glitches detract from the experience, making it unplayable for some, but the simplicity of the visuals is noted to evoke deep emotions that resonate with the game's themes. Overall, the graphics elicit mixed feelings, balancing between meaningful expression and technical shortcomings.
“This game is so meaningful in so many ways. The graphics are simple yet hold so much value; it makes you feel an emotion I can't quite put my finger on.”
“The music is very nice, something you could listen to for hours on end. The graphics complement the overall experience beautifully.”
“The retro pixel art style gives the game a unique aesthetic that resonates with the themes it explores.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“Glitched graphics make this unplayable.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as exploitative, with reviewers labeling it as a cash grab that relies on copying existing game templates and assets rather than original content. This approach has led to accusations of the game being shovelware, undermining its value and integrity in the marketplace.
“These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into cheap, nasty shovelware game bundles as cash grabs.”
“Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam/cash grab.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, complemented by nice music; however, it is marred by frustrating issues such as song skips in the playlist and a three-second black screen during respawns.
