Eraser

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Throw your stick-figure-self at cannonballs and airplanes in an upward pursuit of the eraser! Play cooperatively online to share the journey! Who's to say whether the company will help or hinder, though...

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,868 reviews

gameplay31 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a fun, challenging experience, especially when played with friends.
The movement mechanics are satisfying and allow for creative gameplay, making it enjoyable to master.
The art style and music create a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The lack of checkpoints can lead to frustrating experiences, as players may lose significant progress after falling.
The game can be excessively difficult, leading to feelings of anger and despair, especially for those not accustomed to rage games.
Some players find the controls and mechanics to be inconsistent, making it hard to gauge jumps and parries accurately.

gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
54%
5%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of innovative mechanics and challenging platforming, providing a fun yet frustrating experience for players. Many reviews highlight the satisfaction of mastering movement and parrying mechanics, while others note the steep difficulty curve and occasional imprecision that can lead to frustration. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of action and strategy, enhanced by its artistic design, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its challenging nature.
- “The combination of action and strategy is masterfully executed, ensuring that the gameplay remains challenging and engaging without being overly complex.”
- “With unique gameplay mechanics, an attractive visual design, and an engaging soundtrack, it offers a rich and satisfying gaming experience.”
- “The mechanics with parrying and dashing are a lot of fun to use, and as you get better at the game you can skip more and more.”
- “Throwing yourself at cannonballs and airplanes becomes an exercise in frustration as you constantly miss your targets due to the imprecise mechanics.”
- “While the idea of saving your peers or sending them flying during gameplay adds a minor twist to the formula, it fails to salvage Eraser from its deep-seated flaws.”
- “Terribly designed game; the controls are out of whack and the visual style makes the gameplay difficult and confusing.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
47%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its unique and artistic styles, such as minimalist and stick figure aesthetics, which are described as charming and easy on the eyes. However, others criticize the visuals for being poorly executed, lacking detail, and contributing to gameplay frustrations, particularly in terms of perspective and clarity. Overall, while the art style is appreciated by many, there are significant concerns about the quality and functionality of the graphics.
- “Eraser stands out visually with an artistic design that blends modern aesthetics with creative style.”
- “The graphics are detailed and well-crafted, with environments and characters that are both captivating and functional.”
- “The graphics are unironically clean, and I somehow wish more games looked like this.”
- “The minimalist graphics tell you all you really need to know here; gaming is a visual medium, and when developers phone in the graphics, it's almost always a complete failure.”
- “The rest of the game just doesn't make up for the bad visuals and clunky animation.”
- “The art style means it's pretty difficult to get any sense of perspective when you jump, so even though I made it a good 25% through the game, it just felt bad and unsatisfying to play.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
64%
12%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its calming and immersive qualities, while others find it repetitive and annoying, especially after extended play. Many highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, though some feel it contrasts poorly with the intense gameplay. Overall, while the music is generally considered pleasant, a lack of variety and repetitiveness detracts from the experience for some players.
- “Eraser's soundtrack is one of its greatest achievements.”
- “With a musical selection that complements the game's action and atmosphere, it enhances immersion and the overall experience.”
- “The doodle art style is well done (3D) and the music is relaxing, even though the gameplay is hell.”
- “I can't stop hearing that cursed song in my head; I bet it was written by Satan and it is played in hell!”
- “Okay, not only is the game infuriating, but it's also just straight mocking you the whole time with its stupid 'calming' music.”
- “It's a shame there isn't more variation with the music, but you take what you're given, I suppose.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is consistently highlighted as a major draw, particularly when played with friends, leading to hilarious moments of frustration and laughter. Players enjoy the comedic elements of the janky controls and the absurdity of the paper airplane mechanics, making it a fun multiplayer experience that amplifies the humor through shared chaos. Overall, the game's ability to evoke laughter, especially during competitive play, is a key aspect of its appeal.
- “Best game ever! I played it with friends; they fell and started screaming. I laughed my butt off! It's extremely good, and I recommend playing with friends as it makes it 100x funnier.”
- “Overall, I think it is a pretty good game, especially with your friends laughing at your rage and you laughing at theirs.”
- “I was laughing so hard when playing with a friend.”
emotional
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly intense, with players expressing feelings of deep sorrow, heartbreak, and even trauma, often leading to tears and a desire to never play again. Many describe the experience as both gut-wrenching and heartwarming, highlighting its profound impact on their emotional state, while some humorously lament the emotional toll it takes on them. Overall, the game elicits strong emotional reactions, making it a memorable yet painful experience for many players.
- “The most agonizing, torturous, gut-wrenching, troublesome, ill-witted, horrifying, terrorizing, dreadful, grotesque, exasperating, displeasing, heartbreaking, mortifying game of all time.”
- “An emotionally jarring Kafkaesque take on the human condition.”
- “Heartwarming story”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The reviews reflect a mixed reception regarding the game's story, with some players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative, while others appreciate the heartwarming elements and unexpected plot twists. Overall, the game seems to lack a cohesive story, leaving some players feeling unsatisfied, while others find meaning in the themes of personal achievement and growth.
- “Heartwarming story”
- “The plot twist at the end of the hard mode I would have never guessed... a true masterpiece”
- “Very good story.”
- “I would love a more fleshed out story mode or combat in this style, but the 'getting over' style game seems to waste the awesome graphics and multiplayer.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☑ no story”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, with some expressing that it feels like a second life is required to progress. While some acknowledge that it isn't overwhelmingly frustrating to regain lost progress, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the grinding mechanics.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This game sucks; it really grinds my gears.”
- “Tedious.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Eraser offers strong replayability thanks to its creative gameplay and multiple paths, allowing players to explore different solutions to challenges. However, some users feel that outside of time trials and cosmetic rewards, the game lacks additional replay value.
- “Eraser has excellent replay value due to its creative nature and the multiple paths that can be explored.”
- “Replayability and longevity”
- “The game doesn't have much replay value apart from those wanting to race against others' times, but not much else past the cosmetics you get from completing both standard and hard mode.”
- “Replayability and longevity are lacking.”
- “The ability to alter the environment and find alternative solutions to challenges adds a high degree of replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an effective color palette and fluid transitions between scenarios, creating an enjoyable visual experience. Additionally, a well-chosen musical selection complements the action, further immersing players in the overall experience.
- “The color palette is used effectively to convey the game's atmosphere, and transitions between different scenarios are fluid, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.”
- “With a musical selection that complements the game's action and atmosphere, it enhances immersion and the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users praise the game's optimization, highlighting its impressive performance and smooth gameplay experience.
- “The performance is gorgeous.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the settings for a seamless experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences notable stability issues, with players reporting frustrating glitches that can cause significant setbacks, leading to a negative impact on the overall experience.
- “This game has some serious glitches that can cause you to drop from 88% progress all the way down, which is incredibly frustrating.”