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Ember Kaboom

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82%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
story, replayability
82% User Score Based on 62 reviews

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Ember Kaboom is a single player action game. It was developed by Josh Koenig (Slashandz) and was released on June 3, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Ember's a fox who loves adventure. Run, jump, and ride through 30+ colorful, fast-paced obstacle courses in a quest to get your missing soul back!

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Ember Kaboom features charming graphics and a cute art style that appeals to fans of platformers.
  • The game offers a variety of level designs and mechanics, including unique challenges and animal companions, which keep the gameplay interesting.
  • The soundtrack is enjoyable and fits well with the game's aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The controls can feel floaty and imprecise, particularly with issues related to momentum and ice physics, making platforming frustrating at times.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in about an hour, leading to concerns about replay value and overall content.
  • There are no achievements or trading cards, which diminishes the incentive for players to engage with the game beyond a single playthrough.
  • graphics
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and cute pixel art style, which some players find appealing and varied. However, there are criticisms regarding the inconsistency of text elements that disrupt the overall aesthetic, as well as mixed opinions on the quality, with some describing it as simplistic or reminiscent of amateur designs. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received for their charm, they are also seen as basic and lacking in options.

    • “The graphics are super cute, and the worlds are varied.”
    • “Ember kaboom's art style and palette is pleasing to the eye.”
    • “Cute graphics, great sound track, narwhal...yeah...what not to love.”
    • “Additionally, some text elements aren't in the pixel-art style at all, and that kind of breaks the aesthetic.”
    • “The graphics might fool you into thinking this is one of those bad amateur games that take up half of the Steam store right now, but this is most definitely not.”
    • “Generic bad game with graphics that leave you to think that it has been made out of MS Paint.”
  • music
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this platformer game has received widespread praise for its catchy and bespoke tracks, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the energetic and jazzy tunes, noting that the soundtrack is a standout feature that complements the game's visuals and level design. While some suggest that certain stages could benefit from different musical themes, the general consensus is that the music is enjoyable and adds significant value to the game.

    • “On a wholly positive note, I really enjoyed the music in this game, which is kind of rare in a game with this price point, which often uses off-the-shelf, royalty-free music.”
    • “In this game, you can tell that the music was bespoke; here and there, there are hints of classic Nintendo tunes, but in the best way.”
    • “The music is actually pretty good, well integrated into the game, and the stages make me actually want to play them.”
    • “The plot is generic, the music is easily forgettable, and ultimately... it's not really fun.”
    • “Not even the art style, the music, or any mechanic.”
    • “The music is a shop filled with quilts and some energetic upbeat tracks with some jazzy slow steady tunes that make up.”
  • gameplay
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the smooth controls and creative mechanics, such as riding animals, while others criticize the core mechanics as frustrating and simplistic, often leading to a lack of engagement. The level design and visuals are generally praised, but many feel that the overall experience is hindered by repetitive gameplay and a lack of depth, resulting in a game that can be more frustrating than enjoyable.

    • “The gameplay is generally smooth, with fairly tight controls.”
    • “The characters and worlds look fresh, the level design is decent, fitting music, and it balances out some of the frustrating mechanics with easy 1-ups and checkpoints.”
    • “The controls are simple, the artwork is great, the sound is fun, the price is cheap, and gameplay itself is enjoyable.”
    • “The biggest fault is probably that the game engine is Construct 2, which cannot mimic the same overall mechanics of the original Mario Bros.”
    • “Tl;dr - the game has some potential, but overall, a lot of the core mechanics and design choices hinder the game and make it more frustrating than fun to play.”
    • “There is basically no story, the characters and the world are generic and bland, and the gameplay is very bad.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it has minimal impact on gameplay and fails to engage players. While some appreciate the cute character and find the story decent, the overall consensus is that it is too short and bland, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “It has a good story, a cute character, and the mechanics are easily perceived.”
    • “There is basically no story; the characters and the world are generic and bland, and the gameplay is very bad.”
    • “The story has almost no impact on the game; it doesn't tie into the levels, and the same animation is shown at the end of each stage.”
    • “The plot is generic, the music is easily forgettable, and ultimately... it's not really fun.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replay value, with users noting that it feels short and offers little incentive to play again. Despite this, some players find enjoyment in the experience, describing it as a fun and relaxing stroll through its levels.

    • “There's no replay value whatsoever.”
    • “No real replay value.”
    • “Warning: short with not much replayability.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting zero performance issues.

    • “There are zero performance issues whatsoever.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any hiccups.”
    • “I experienced no lag or frame drops during gameplay.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely criticized, with reviewers finding the attempts at comedy, such as the naming of levels, to be out of place and ineffective. Overall, the humor is perceived as a failed effort that detracts from the overall experience of the game.

    • “Who knows, maybe the makers of this game thought it would be funny or look cool.”
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Ember Kaboom is a action game.

Ember Kaboom is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Ember Kaboom was released on June 3, 2016.

Ember Kaboom was developed by Josh Koenig (Slashandz).

Ember Kaboom has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Ember Kaboom is a single player game.

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