DYE
- February 23, 2017
- Bat Country Games, LLC
Get on Steam"DYE is a single-player Fantasy Platformer game with a focus on precise controls and challenging gameplay. As player, you help Hue rescue Pigments and defeat nefarious Necrolights to restore color to the world, navigating through 4 unique worlds with hundreds of challenges. Gamers praise its slick controls, well-designed levels, and masterful music, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and hardcore platforming fans."
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Reviews
- DYE is a challenging and addictive platformer that offers tight controls and a satisfying gameplay experience, reminiscent of classics like Super Meat Boy.
- The game features a unique color restoration mechanic that adds a fun aesthetic to the levels, along with a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Players appreciate the variety in level design and the inclusion of hard mode challenges, which provide a rewarding experience for those who enjoy mastering difficult gameplay.
- Many players find the controls to be imprecise and slippery, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences where deaths often feel unfair.
- The game's visual style and overall presentation are criticized for being generic and lacking the polish seen in other top-tier platformers.
- Some players feel that the difficulty spikes and lack of checkpoints in hard mode make the game overly punishing, detracting from the enjoyment of the experience.
- gameplay50 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by tight and responsive controls, with a focus on basic movement mechanics like jumping and wall-jumping, which some players find enjoyable. However, many reviewers note a lack of variety in level design and mechanics, leading to a feeling of staleness despite the introduction of new elements in each world. While the game is not groundbreaking in the 2D platformer genre, its atmosphere, music, and challenge contribute to an overall enjoyable experience, especially for those aiming to master its levels.
“It's got a fun aesthetic that adds to the addictive gameplay, and stands out as a game which is actually enjoyable trying to 100%.”
“As you progress, each 'world' introduces new mechanics that keeps the action fresh and exciting, and there's more than enough content to sink your teeth into.”
“Mechanically, the main character plays similarly to Super Meat Boy: tight, responsive controls and none of the momentum or inertia you might associate with a game like Super Mario Bros; you're able to wall-jump and glide through the air for greater air control and to slow your fall.”
“There isn't enough variety visually or mechanically in the levels.”
“The chapters swap out 1 or 2 new mechanics, but otherwise it all looks and feels very similar.”
“Very disappointing gameplay.”
- music48 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its enjoyable and catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some critics noted that the music can be repetitive and uninspired, leading to a desire to mute it during gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack is often highlighted as a strong point, opinions vary on its impact on the gaming experience.
“In terms of 2D platformers, it is nothing groundbreaking gameplay-wise, but the atmosphere, music, challenge, and mechanics all fit together to create a masterpiece.”
“The game has amazing level design, great and tight controls, and an amazing soundtrack.”
“It's cheap and the music will be stuck in your head for days while the gameplay lives on in your nightmares.”
“The music is repetitive and uninspired, so much so that I had to mute it and listen to something else, and the whole experience is just boring.”
“I also hate the music; the lack of a real ending is dumb, and the linearity of the worlds is unnecessary.”
“And the music ... just doesn't fit.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro pixel art style that some players find charming, while others consider it outdated and lacking in quality compared to contemporary titles. Although the simplistic 2D visuals are functional and contribute to the game's addictive gameplay, they are often described as lackluster and in need of more substantial graphical enhancements. Overall, while the aesthetic may appeal to some, it falls short when compared to the best in the genre.
“The sprite aesthetics are at once old-school, yet alive and magical, and the animations are spot-on.”
“It's got good graphics and music and is generally just very pleasing to play.”
“It's got a fun aesthetic that adds to the addictive gameplay, and stands out as a game which is actually enjoyable trying to 100%.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“The art style is pretty anemic when compared to some of the best games in the genre, like Celeste, Super Meat Boy, or Dustforce.”
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as lacking depth and significance, serving more as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate the moral themes presented, many feel that the plot is underdeveloped and not engaging enough to enhance the overall experience. Ultimately, the focus on gameplay leaves the story feeling secondary and unimportant, akin to that of a typical platformer.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“It looks great, and the story is awesome, but when it came to actually playing this game, it's just not satisfying.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“The plot is an excuse plot, which I can forgive, but the one original gimmick ultimately hurts the experience.”
“There isn’t really any story to follow along, secrets to find; it's focused solely on the gameplay aspect and delivers on that part.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to an uneven difficulty curve, particularly in world 2, and tedious boss fights. Additionally, the unforgiving hitboxes and cumbersome level selection detract from the experience, especially in a game that focuses on speed platforming.
“The difficulty curve is a bit poor; world 2 took me more time than both world 3 and 4. Boss fights are tedious, and hitboxes are pretty unforgiving.”
“The game emphasizes speed platforming, but level selection is tedious.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is closely tied to the player's skill level, suggesting that performance may vary significantly depending on individual abilities. This aspect highlights the importance of player proficiency in achieving optimal gameplay experiences.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that it, along with the music, challenge, and mechanics, creates a cohesive and immersive experience that elevates it to a masterpiece, despite the gameplay not being groundbreaking.
“In terms of 2D platformers, it is nothing groundbreaking gameplay-wise, but the atmosphere, music, challenge, and mechanics all fit together to create a masterpiece.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its cleverness and wit, appealing to players who enjoy more nuanced comedic elements rather than just slapstick. Fans of similar games that prioritize intelligent humor will likely find this game enjoyable.
“If you liked I Wanna Be The Guy for any reason besides slapstick humor, you will love this game.”
