Epic Dumpster Bear
- April 3, 2018
- Log Games Ltd
Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
Get on Steam"Epic Dumpster Bear" is a 16-bit inspired platformer game where you play as a dumpster bear seeking revenge on the evil corporation that destroyed his forest. The game features 7 worlds and over 6
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Reviews
- The platforming is solid and engaging, reminiscent of classic Mario games, with a good flow across numerous levels.
- The game features a surprisingly good story and an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Despite its low-quality graphics, the humor and absurdity of the game add to its charm, making it enjoyable for fans of quirky platformers.
- The graphics are poorly rendered and rely heavily on free Unity assets, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
- There are technical issues, such as frame drops and lack of customization options for controls, which can hinder gameplay.
- Some gameplay elements, like hitboxes and level design, can be frustratingly unfair, leading to a challenging experience that may not appeal to all players.
- graphics17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as "terrible" and noting that they appear to be sourced from an asset store. Despite this, some players appreciate the unique art style and "garbage aesthetic," which they feel adds to the game's charm, though the lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks is a significant drawback. Overall, while the visuals are not impressive, they do not detract from the game's enjoyment for some players.
“Overall, I really like this game and the art style gives it a unique touch. I would recommend it to anyone unless they want the most stunning visuals in a video game ever.”
“The art style gives it a unique touch, making it enjoyable despite not having the most stunning visuals.”
“Terrible graphics”
“The graphics were actually bought at an asset store, if I remember correctly.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- story12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for being engaging, humorous, and surprisingly emotional, with many players noting its ability to evoke strong feelings. Reviewers highlight the blend of absurdity and realism in the narrative, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience alongside the platforming and music.
“10/10 story made me cry”
“This game was surprisingly fun and I really enjoyed the absurd yet realistic story of it.”
“I love a good story, and I got a good story.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a blend of deadpan delivery and absurdity, with many players finding the story and premise hilariously entertaining, despite the poor graphics. While the humor is often described as "so bad it's good," some critiques mention that the gameplay can be frustrating, with unfair pitfalls and repetitive sections. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the solid platforming experience.
“Platforming is solid Mario stuff, there's loads of levels that all flow well, and it's full of deadpan humor.”
“Winner of the 2018 awards for so bad it's good and so stupid it's funny.”
“[Ridiculous premise is absolutely hilarious, surprisingly solid 2D platform gameplay with many stand-out moments, lengthy campaign plus lots of bonus stages.]”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being beautiful and catchy, contributing significantly to the overall experience. While some users find the sound effects to be generic, the standout soundtrack enhances the fun and engaging gameplay.
“Jokes aside, it's a really fun game, with surprisingly good (but challenging) platforming, amazing music and good story.”
“Beautiful music.”
“The soundtrack is catchy!”
“Sound effects are generic and the music is alright.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by tight controls and a challenging yet enjoyable experience, featuring a humorous premise and solid 2D platform mechanics. Players can expect a lengthy campaign with numerous standout moments and bonus stages that enhance the overall fun.
“The controls are tight and the gameplay is challenging and fun.”
“The gameplay features a ridiculous premise that is absolutely hilarious, with surprisingly solid 2D platform gameplay that includes many standout moments, a lengthy campaign, and lots of bonus stages.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with multiple users highlighting its powerful storytelling that evokes strong feelings, resulting in tears during gameplay.
“10/10 story made me cry”
“10/10 story made me cry”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, lacking genuine engagement for serious gamers. Reviewers express disappointment in its execution, deeming it ineffective and unappealing.
“This game feels like a cash grab, lacking any real substance or effort.”
“The monetization strategy is aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It seems like the developers are more focused on making money than creating a quality game.”
