Driven Out

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Driven Out is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by No Pest Productions and was released on October 18, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Driven Out" is a challenging 2D side-scroller with a 16-bit retro aesthetic, where a farmer, forced from her home, must fight dangerous creatures in a world in upheaval. A magical device creates copies of herself upon death and allows custom checkpoints, but it's fragile and enemies may attack it. Deliberate combat and a seamless world with varied enemies await, making strategy and quick thinking essential.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Beautiful pixel art and smooth animations enhance the overall experience.
Challenging but rewarding combat that requires players to learn enemy patterns and timing.
Unique checkpoint system allows players to strategically place respawn points, adding depth to gameplay.

Combat can feel sluggish and unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments during battles.
Lack of a coherent story and character progression can make the game feel repetitive and unengaging.
Some enemies have poorly telegraphed attacks, making encounters feel unfair and difficult to manage.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a challenging and intricate combat system that emphasizes blocking and parrying over traditional rolling mechanics, leading to a steep learning curve. While the mechanics are simple yet polished, the repetitive nature of enemy encounters and some unrefined aspects can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is visually appealing and offers a rewarding experience for players who enjoy mastering patterns and engaging in punishing gameplay.
- “Perfect parry feels very satisfying, but the time frames to punish your enemies are very short, and without a rolling mechanic, you can easily be punished instead during your attack.”
- “You can even use your checkpoints as bait as they attract enemies, but there is a risk of them being destroyed in the process - a very cool and interesting mechanic.”
- “The difficulty level of the game is so extreme, all of these unpolished, jank aspects of the game go on to create this dull, repetitive gameplay loop.”
- “Gameplay is essentially just encountering different enemies and learning their attack patterns and the appropriate counters.”
- “Basically no plot, music and gameplay are both boring and repetitive.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful pixel art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic and complements the simple yet polished mechanics. However, some visuals are intentionally obtuse, which may detract from the enjoyment of gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant improvement over previous titles in the series.
- “Nice pixel graphics.”
- “The art style is beautiful, the game is simple to understand and the souls-like concept is great.”
- “It's beautifully realized in its pixel graphics and the mechanics are simple but polished.”
- “Some visuals are obtuse on purpose, making it harder to block, but that's not a fun idea.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and fail to impress, lacking the detail and polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style feels inconsistent, with some elements looking outdated and poorly designed.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and fitting, enhancing the overall experience, though some players find it repetitive and lacking depth. While the soundtrack is appreciated by some, it does not compensate for the perceived shortcomings in gameplay and plot. Overall, opinions on the music are mixed, with some praising it and others finding it underwhelming.
- “The music is pleasant and fits well, but the pixel art is just absolutely gorgeous; it feels like a Sega Genesis-era game.”
- “Loved the art, music, and the combat.”
- “Solid soundtrack.”
- “Basically no plot; both the music and gameplay are boring and repetitive.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have stability issues, with users experiencing various bugs and unintended glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “My only complaint is that the game is kind of buggy; there's a lot of weird stuff happening sometimes, and it is clearly unintentional.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be both challenging and entertaining, providing players with a blend of difficulty and comedic moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “It's pretty challenging and funny.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for being nonexistent or poorly developed, with many users suggesting that it appears to have been intended but ultimately abandoned during production.
- “Nonexistent story.”
- “No story; it seems like there was meant to be one, but it was scraped at some points.”