Fields XY offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience by combining puzzle elements with platforming, requiring players to control two characters simultaneously.
The game features a fun and addictive gameplay loop, with simple mechanics that allow for challenging and strategic level navigation.
The graphics and overall presentation are appealing, and the inclusion of a level editor adds replayability and community engagement.
The soundtrack is limited, consisting of only a few tracks, which can become repetitive over time.
There are reported issues with the level editor, including crashes that hinder the ability to create and save custom levels.
Some players find the controls and mechanics confusing, particularly when trying to understand the various commands for the level editor.
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game features a minimalistic jazzy style, with only a few unique tracks that some players found relaxing. However, many users noted that the limited soundtrack, consisting mainly of just two tracks, can become repetitive and may lead players to prefer listening to their own music instead. Overall, while the music complements the gameplay, its lack of variety detracts from the experience over time.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Very minimal, good puzzling with nailed music.”
“Nice, simple, easy to understand puzzle game with jazzy music.”
“The soundtrack, while being okay, only consists of two tracks: menu music and the in-game music.”
“After a couple of levels, you will get sick of the soundtrack, so you're better off muting the game and playing your own music in the background.”
“I have to say, there are only 3 soundtracks (I think) that are pretty unique and something I have never heard before.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The gameplay is highlighted as the standout feature, with simple yet addictive mechanics that create a fun experience. While the visuals may be underwhelming, the combination of straightforward platforming and strategic elements keeps players engaged. Additionally, the inclusion of a level editor enhances replayability by allowing users to create and share new content.
“Building on simple mechanics, they have a formula that perfectly gels into a fun and addictive game.”
“While not everything was original in fields XY, it certainly did surprise me by how fun the gameplay was.”
“It's fun, has a pretty nice graphical style which suits the gameplay well, and a level editor so you can play more levels as soon as people create more of them.”
“The mechanics are simple, the visuals are kind of underwhelming, but where it wins is in the gameplay.”
“The mechanics are simple, the visuals are kind of underwhelming, but where it wins is in the gameplay.”
“While you have the simpler platformer gameplay with the red square, you need to calculate your path with the blue square.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's graphics receive mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the overall graphical style and find it well-suited to the gameplay, others describe the visuals as underwhelming. Despite this, the engaging gameplay and level editor feature are highlighted as strong points.
“I like the graphics of the game; they're really great.”
“It's fun and has a pretty nice graphical style that suits the gameplay well, along with a level editor so you can play more levels as soon as people create them.”
“The mechanics are simple, the visuals are kind of underwhelming, but where it wins is in the gameplay.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”