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Ellipsis

An Exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit 'meh,' really.
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78%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, replayability
100% User Score Based on 36 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Ellipsis is a single player arcade puzzle game. It was developed by Salmi Games and was released on January 25, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Ellipsis features about 150 levels that introduce concepts gradually, providing a solid difficulty curve that is both challenging and rewarding for completionists.
  • The game has a beautiful minimalist design with a well-thought-out color scheme, making it visually appealing and easy to understand.
  • Quick restarts and bite-sized levels encourage players to keep trying, making it ideal for short gaming sessions.
  • The game can experience occasional lag and cursor jitter, which can be frustrating, especially in later levels.
  • Some players find the movement mechanics glitchy, particularly when attempting to achieve 5-star ratings on levels.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, as it largely revolves around a single mechanic of movement without much variation.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Ellipsis offers engaging gameplay through its solid mechanics and innovative level design, focusing solely on movement while incorporating dynamic enemies and phase transformations for added depth. However, the game's excessive speed can lead to a repetitive experience that prioritizes memorization over skill variety. Overall, it successfully balances simplicity with creativity, ensuring it remains enjoyable without overstaying its welcome.

    • “Ellipsis delivers across the board through solid mechanics, innovative levels, and not overstaying its welcome.”
    • “The idea of a full action game with just one mechanic (movement) is too interesting to pass up.”
    • “Furthermore, levels often feature phase transformations, dynamic enemies, and other gimmicks that increase the depth and variety of gameplay.”
    • “Excessive speed can break down the already-simple gameplay into a repetitive exercise of memorization and raw execution instead of a more varied test of skill.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their beauty and effective minimalist aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users report occasional lag and cursor jitter, particularly in later levels, suggesting that lowering the graphics settings may help alleviate these issues.

    • “Don't let the minimalist aesthetic and the cheap price fool you, this is a well-crafted minimalist avoid'em top-down game that should not be overlooked.”
    • “And the graphics are beautiful!”
    • “Occasional lag and cursor jitter can be infuriating, especially in later levels. Consider lowering graphics settings.”
    • “The minimalist aesthetic may be appealing, but it doesn't compensate for the lack of detail and polish in the graphics.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the depth and vibrancy expected from modern games.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability, as players feel there is not much incentive to revisit levels after achieving the maximum rating of 5 stars on all of them.

    • “There's not a ton of replayability once you've gotten 5 stars on all levels.”
    • “The game lacks replayability after achieving 5 stars on every level.”
    • “Once you've reached 5 stars on all levels, the replayability is quite limited.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting 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.”
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Ellipsis is a arcade puzzle game.

Ellipsis is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

Ellipsis was released on January 25, 2017.

Ellipsis was developed by Salmi Games.

Ellipsis has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Ellipsis is a single player game.

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