EvilMorph

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Evilmorph – this is a platform game the main feature of which is a transformation into your enemies after killing them. After slaying the foes you obtain their abilities which gives you one kind of power instead of another. Will you be able to overcome all the obstacles of the grim labyrinth? Will you face against the numerous enemies? Will you have enough strength to defeat the invincible bos…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique mechanic where players can kill enemies and gain their abilities, leading to interesting platforming puzzles.
Level design is well-crafted, offering 40 challenging stages that provide a rewarding experience for hardcore platformer fans.
The retro theme and pixel graphics, along with a good soundtrack, enhance the overall aesthetic of the game.

The controls are not tight enough, leading to frustrating deaths that feel unfair due to bad hitboxes and erratic framerate issues.
Boss fights are overly reliant on RNG and can feel tedious, with some players finding them to be poorly designed and frustrating.
The game has long respawn times after deaths, which disrupts the fast-paced nature typical of the genre.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay in Evilmorph revolves around a unique mechanic where players defeat enemies to absorb their abilities, which is essential for solving platforming puzzles. While this concept is praised for its creativity, some players feel that the execution falls short, with issues like screen scrolling detracting from the overall experience. The game is recommended for those who enjoy challenging and somewhat sadistic gameplay.
- “Love the main mechanic involved in this.”
- “Evilmorph is a nice, fascinating platformer with unique game mechanics.”
- “Buy only if you like sadistic gameplay.”
- “When I got to the gameplay part, I really noticed that something felt odd, and figured it was the screen scrolling animation.”
- “The main mechanic is that you kill an enemy and turn into that enemy, gaining its abilities until you kill a new enemy. This leads to some platforming puzzles where you have to kill the enemies in the right order and use their abilities while you figure out how to get through the stages.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is not a focal point, with many users suggesting that it should not be played for its narrative. Additionally, the English translation is considered subpar, but this is deemed less significant given the game's lack of emphasis on storytelling.
- “Don't play this game for the story.”
- “The English translation is pretty amateur, but that doesn't matter too much; it's not really a story-driven game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a solid retro soundtrack that complements the pixel graphics effectively. However, there are concerns about its longevity and how long the enjoyment of the soundtrack will last.
- “The soundtrack is pretty good for the most part, but I don't know how long it lasts.”
- “The retro soundtrack combined with nice pixel graphics creates a charming experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for its erratic framerate, which stutters frequently even on high-end machines, significantly detracting from the overall experience and performance, particularly for this genre.
- “The worst of all is the erratic framerate that keeps stuttering every couple of seconds, even on a high-end machine. For most games, especially in this genre, this is simply a death sentence.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it feels like the game is constantly fighting against the hardware, leading to a frustrating experience.”
- “Despite having a powerful setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable framerate, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features charming pixel graphics complemented by a nostalgic retro soundtrack, creating a visually appealing and immersive experience.
- “The retro soundtrack combined with the charming pixel graphics creates a delightful atmosphere.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that truly bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual treat.”