ENYO Arcade

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ENYO Arcade is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by devzoo and was released on November 9, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Enyo Arcade" is a modern 2D action platformer focused on movement and jumping, with tight controls and an atmospheric audio-visual experience. The game offers a non-violent path and features 16 unique AI types. It boasts high-quality sub-pixel art at 60 frames per second, with attention to detail, as well as Steam achievements and leader boards. This game constantly evolves, with updates that may change its content. Please note that it is not a re-creation of old video games and does not hold your hand through the challenges it presents.

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Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

ENYO Arcade features a stylish pixel art aesthetic and engaging gameplay that combines tactical planning with fast-paced action.
The game offers a variety of weapons and enemies, providing a challenging experience that encourages players to adapt their strategies.
Despite its short length, the game is fun and addictive, making it suitable for quick gaming sessions while still offering depth in its mechanics.

The controls can feel finicky and unresponsive at times, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game lacks a proper save system, requiring players to complete it in one run, which can be discouraging.
Some players find the difficulty unbalanced, with certain enemies blending into the background, making it hard to distinguish between hazards and scenery.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it irritating and poorly executed, particularly in terms of controls. However, others appreciate its challenging nature and retro style, noting that it appeals to fans of hardcore 2D platformers. While there are some rough edges, many players find the gameplay smooth and enjoyable, especially with ongoing updates from the developer.
- “The gameplay is very easy to catch if you like or have played other 2D platformer games.”
- “Nice music, challenging gameplay, dark graphics, and low price.”
- “There's a few rough edges (which the developer is continuing to fix in updates) but the gameplay feels just right.”
- “I wanted to like it, but the gameplay is so irritating.”
- “It's very nice retro, the developer is more of a graphics artist, so it's understandable that the gameplay is not done well... though it's very hard, which makes it not enjoyable.”
- “Soundtrack's alright, gameplay's okay, but the default gamepad controls are god-awful.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, featuring a retro pixel art style that some find charming while others criticize as lazy and overly simplistic due to the limitations of GameMaker Studio. While the visuals include vibrant colors and a unique aesthetic, many players feel the resolution is locked and the overall presentation lacks polish, resulting in a messy appearance. Despite these criticisms, some users appreciate the graphics for their distinctiveness and thematic fit with the game's violent content.
- “The game has a very peculiar pixel art style with lots of violence, shootings, and gore.”
- “Plus, the art style is nice to look at, with lots of purple and green to enjoy if that's your thing.”
- “What I have to commend the most is, hands down, the graphics.”
- “Like most GameMaker Studio construction kit games, this features lazy 2D retro pixel art instead of professionally done, contemporary PC graphics, mostly because GameMaker Studio simply isn't capable of better.”
- “Resolution is locked, which pushes this below acceptable standards for PC, because there's no way to improve the ugly visuals.”
- “Not a fan - the art style is too pixelated, there are heaps of meaningless destructible objects that explode in pixels, making it seem very messy.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its decent cyberpunk feel and overall quality, while others criticize it for being simplistic and repetitious. Although it complements the game's atmosphere, many feel it lacks variety and duration, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience.
- “All of this comes with excellent pixel art and music/sfx.”
- “Nice music, challenging gameplay, dark graphics and low price.”
- “The music could also use some more work: it has a decent cyberpunk feel, but just like the game, the duration could've been longer.”
- “If the player character was comprehensible and the music was better and the controls were tighter and the weapons were actually useful and the sound design wasn't grating then this would be a pretty okay game.”
- “The music is a bit simplistic and repetitive.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game appears to be underwhelming for players, with some expressing a lack of investment in the narrative. The focus seems to be more on gameplay mechanics, such as strategy and combat, rather than a compelling storyline.
- “In all honesty, I wasn’t too invested in the story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely criticized, with players expressing disappointment and stating that it fails to deliver laughs, even during frustrating moments. Many feel that the comedic elements do not justify the game's price.
- “I would have paid about $5 for this if I knew I'd be laughing and gritting my teeth with every death.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself chuckling at the absurd situations.”
- “Every character has a witty line that keeps the gameplay light-hearted and entertaining.”
- “It is not funny.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability in Enyo Arcade is limited due to its handcrafted levels, which offer little incentive for players to revisit the game beyond achieving higher scores. While some games enhance replay value through procedurally generated content, Enyo Arcade's design does not support this feature.
- “The handcrafted levels in Enyo Arcade provide a unique experience each time, making it a challenge to improve your score and encouraging replayability.”
- “Even though the levels are not procedurally generated, the pursuit of higher scores keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The game's design encourages players to replay levels to master them and achieve better results, enhancing its overall replay value.”
- “Some games remedy this by using procedurally generated levels to add replay value, but all levels in Enyo Arcade are handcrafted, so there's really no reason to replay the game except for scoring better.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of variety in gameplay makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”
- “The game offers no new experiences on subsequent playthroughs, making it hard to justify replaying when the initial experience was already so limited.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of games developed with GameMaker Studio is frequently criticized for resulting in shovelware and lazy cash grabs, indicating a tendency for developers to prioritize profit over quality.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the emotional impact of the game is strong enough that they can engage deeply with the narrative and characters, often feeling connected without relying on combat mechanics. This suggests that the game's storytelling and emotional depth can resonate with players on a personal level, enhancing their overall experience.