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 bosses?…
The game features a unique mechanic where players can kill enemies and gain their abilities, leading to interesting platforming puzzles.
Level design is well put together, offering 40 challenging stages that provide a rewarding experience for hardcore platformer fans.
The game has a retro aesthetic with nice pixel graphics and a good soundtrack, appealing to fans of classic platformers.
Controls are not tight enough, leading to many avoidable deaths and frustrating gameplay, especially given the game's high difficulty.
Boss fights are criticized for being overly reliant on RNG and lacking clear patterns, making them tedious and frustrating.
The game suffers from long respawn times after deaths, which disrupts the fast-paced nature typical of the platforming genre.
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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21%
The gameplay in Evilmorph revolves around a unique mechanic where players defeat enemies to absorb their abilities, which is essential for solving platforming puzzles that require strategic enemy elimination. While the concept is praised for its originality, some players feel that the execution falls short, with issues like odd 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is not a focal point, with many users advising against playing for narrative reasons. 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a retro soundtrack that complements the pixel graphics effectively. However, some players express uncertainty about the longevity of the soundtrack's appeal.
“The soundtrack is pretty good for the most part, but I don't know how long it lasts.”
“Retro soundtrack and nice pixel graphics are a great combination!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is severely criticized due to erratic framerates that cause frequent stuttering, even on high-end machines, which significantly detracts from the overall experience and is particularly detrimental for this genre.
“And the worst of all, an erratic framerate that keeps stuttering every couple of seconds even on a high-end machine, which for most games (but even more so for this genre) is simply a death sentence.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by charming pixel art that complements the retro soundtrack, creating a nostalgic and visually appealing experience.
“The retro soundtrack combined with the charming pixel graphics creates a delightful experience.”
“The retro soundtrack and the appealing pixel graphics enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.”