Downpurr

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Downpurr is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Giftfox and was released on June 13, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A rainfall has arrived in the land of cats! With it arrive the mysterious mooncats, chasing down the townsfolk and running rampant. What could these interlopers want? Help Mimi in this cutesy platformer-shooter as it explores distant fields to discover the source of this event and bring peace back to its home! Mimi has the latent power to control mooncat magic, and uses it to fight back and trave…

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

music12 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and a charming soundtrack, creating a feel-good atmosphere that players love.
Gameplay is accessible and customizable, allowing players to adjust difficulty settings to suit their preferences.
The levels are well-designed with a variety of challenges, and the game is praised for its rewarding mechanics and engaging story.

Some players found the level design confusing and lacking guidance, leading to moments of frustration.
There are technical issues, such as menu navigation problems with gamepad controls and some minor camera limitations.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content or a deeper story.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and well-suited to each stage, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as awesome and pleasant, complementing the game's cute graphics and engaging gameplay. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “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 are so pleasant, and the gameplay itself is super fun!”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
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, although some minor issues were noted. Overall, the game is fun and encourages exploration of hidden secrets, enhanced by recent cosmetic updates.
- “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 Mimi as stylish as possible.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised for their cute and simplistic art style, which is both expressive and visually appealing. The overall aesthetic contributes to a charming atmosphere, enhanced by the presence of adorable cat-themed elements throughout the game.
- “The art style is beautifully simplistic and very expressive.”
- “Cute game with good artwork and music.”
- “The graphics are cute, and everything is filled with adorable cats.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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33%
The story is engaging and compelling for a short, two-hour game, though some players feel it could benefit from additional depth. The narrative is described as linear and reminiscent of "Cave Story," with a unique twist of playing as a cat. Overall, it offers a rewarding experience despite its brevity.
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the flexibility in difficulty options, particularly the ability to disable grinding for currency, which enhances the overall experience by allowing them to focus on gameplay without the tediousness of grinding.
- “Difficulty options are great, including being able to just turn off grinding for currency (ain't nobody got time for that).”