Dynamic
- November 11, 2016
- White Dog Games
Get on Steam"Dynamic" is an indie Platformer game featuring quick reflexes and fast movement. Traverse through 3 different worlds and over 50 challenging levels with easy-to-understand arrow key and space bar controls. Enjoy beautifully detailed graphics and atmospheric music while avoiding obstacles and dangerous enemies. Your mission: be "Dynamic"!
Reviews
- The game features retro 16-bit graphics that are decent and appealing to fans of classic styles.
- It offers a challenging platforming experience that requires strategic thinking and skill, making it satisfying when you succeed.
- The developers have shown responsiveness to community feedback, with ongoing bug fixes improving the game over time.
- The gameplay feels shallow with poor level design, often lacking logic and purpose, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Controls are wonky and inconsistent, with issues like invisible hitboxes and character clipping that hinder gameplay.
- The music is repetitive and tedious, contributing to an overall lack of polish that detracts from the experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features retro 16-bit graphics that are generally considered decent, though some players find them lackluster compared to more polished visuals. While the pixel art style has its charm, particularly in the context of challenging gameplay, the overall graphics and sound effects may disappoint those seeking a more refined aesthetic.
“The background is a bit too flashy for me, but it looks beautiful for a game with pixel graphics like that (16-bit? Is that what it's called?).”
“Graphics are okay.”
“Additionally, the game's graphics and sound effects are not particularly impressive, which may be a letdown for players who prefer games with more polished visuals and sounds.”
“However, the game's high difficulty level and lackluster graphics may not be suitable for everyone's taste.”
“Retro 16-bit graphics that look decent, and a platform experience that emphasizes challenge and hard difficulty.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive, with the same track looping across different worlds and levels, leading to a tedious listening experience. Many users found the soundtrack to be unappealing and detrimental to their overall enjoyment of the game.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Music is the same track looping over and over, and gets tedious extremely quickly.”
“The soundtrack is the same in every world and level, and they loop, which is sort of annoying for me.”
“Character gets stuck even though there's no clear obstacle in sight; the music is really, really bad.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced action and skill-based mechanics that provide a satisfying challenge, though some players may find it too intense for casual play. However, the level design is criticized for being shallow and lacking logical purpose, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the variety of game modes offers diverse gameplay opportunities.
“The game mechanics are interesting and keep you engaged with its fast-paced action.”
“The game's skill-based nature makes it all the more satisfying when you finally succeed, and the game modes offer a variety of different gameplay experiences to explore.”
“The gameplay feels shallow, and the level design lacks any real logic or purpose.”
“This may turn off some players who are looking for more casual gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the repetitive music track during grinding to be tedious, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment over time.
“The music is the same track looping over and over, and it gets tedious extremely quickly.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The repetitive tasks required for leveling up make the experience feel more like a job than a game.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
