Downpurr
- June 13, 2022
- Giftfox
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics, delightful music, and an overall cute aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience.
- It offers a variety of difficulty modifiers and accessibility options, allowing players to customize their experience to suit their skill level.
- The gameplay is fun and engaging, with well-designed levels and a compelling story that keeps players entertained throughout its short duration.
- The game can be quite short, with some players feeling that the price may not justify the length of the experience.
- Level design can sometimes be confusing or unfair, requiring players to figure things out without much guidance.
- There are minor technical issues, such as inconsistent control schemes between game and menu navigation, which can be frustrating.
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and well-suited to the various stages, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the game's cute artwork and engaging gameplay. Overall, the combination of pleasant sound design and enjoyable music contributes significantly to the game's charm.
“The soundtrack is really good; every single stage had great music.”
“The music fits the areas well and is pretty catchy.”
“The sprite work is beautiful, the music and sound is so pleasant, and the gameplay itself is super fun!”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a short, linear sidescroller that offers rewarding experiences and a compelling story within its two-hour duration. Players appreciate the charming design, clever level layouts, and gradual introduction of new mechanics and weapons, while also enjoying the challenge of uncovering hidden secrets. Although there are minor issues, the overall fun factor remains high, enhanced by recent cosmetic updates that add style without affecting gameplay.
“The gameplay is rewarding and the story is compelling for a 2-hour game.”
“Lovely game, absolutely packed to the brim with charm, well-designed levels, and some decent challenge as the game steadily introduces new weapons and mechanics.”
“Level design is relatively clever, with good natural teaching of mechanics.”
“Gameplay-wise, this is just a short, straightforward, linear sidescroller.”
“In a recent update, they added cosmetic hats that have no real impact on gameplay, but make the character as stylish as possible.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a beautifully simplistic and expressive art style, featuring cute and charming visuals, particularly with pixel graphics. Players appreciate the overall aesthetic, which enhances the game's chill and fun atmosphere.
“The art style is beautifully simplistic and very expressive.”
“If you like games that are chill and fun, with beautiful pixel graphics and shooting little bubbles and more, this game is for you.”
“Cute game with good artwork and music.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and rewarding for a short, two-hour experience, though some players feel it could benefit from additional depth. The narrative is likened to "Cave Story," but with a more linear progression, and the unique perspective of playing as a cat adds a charming touch.
“The gameplay is rewarding and the story is compelling for a 2-hour game.”
“Could have used a little more story... but you are a cat, so it was in meow.”
“Gives me a little bit of Cave Story vibes, but more linear.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the flexible difficulty options that allow them to disable grinding for currency, making the game more accessible and enjoyable for those who prefer to skip repetitive tasks.
“Difficulty options are great, including the ability to turn off grinding for currency (ain't nobody got time for that).”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be a major chore, detracting from the overall experience.”
