Ellipsis
- January 25, 2017
- Salmi Games
An Exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit 'meh,' really.
Get on SteamEllipsis 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.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- Ellipsis features a clean presentation with innovative level design that gradually increases in complexity, making it enjoyable for both casual players and completionists.
- The game offers a unique mechanic where players must navigate through levels while avoiding obstacles, providing a satisfying challenge that is both addictive and rewarding.
- With a beautiful color scheme and a well-crafted hub world, Ellipsis creates an engaging visual experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- The difficulty spikes, especially when aiming for 5 stars, can lead to frustration due to inconsistent level challenges and excessive speed requirements.
- Some levels have unclear spaces that can lead to confusion, and there are occasional bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.
- The game may feel repetitive over time, as it primarily revolves around a single mechanic without introducing significant variety in gameplay.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Ellipsis is centered around a unique single mechanic of movement, enhanced by dynamic enemies and phase transformations that add depth and variety. While the fast pace can lead to repetitive memorization, the game overall excels with solid mechanics and innovative level design, providing an engaging experience without 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.”
“Levels often feature phase transformations, dynamic enemies, and other gimmicks that increase the depth and variety of gameplay.”
“Ellipsis delivers across the board through solid mechanics, innovative levels, and not overstaying its welcome.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful minimalist aesthetic, which enhances 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.”
“Don't let the minimalist aesthetic and the cheap price fool you; this game suffers from a lack of visual depth and detail.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making the overall experience less immersive.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- 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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, as players often find that once they achieve five stars on all levels, there is little incentive to revisit the content.
“There's not a ton of replayability once you've achieved 5 stars on all levels.”
“After completing the game, I found little incentive to replay it.”
“The lack of varied content makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
