FLATLAND Vol.1

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FLATLAND Vol.1 is a single player arcade action adventure game. It was developed by Minimol Games and was released on October 22, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Flatland - Vol. 1 is a fast-paced hardcore platformer featuring hand-crafted levels and Lightning-fast respawns. Help Square survive his journey to the depths of Flatland, a minimalist neon-style 2D world. Run, jump, die, learn, repeat.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a slick, minimalist aesthetic with vibrant visuals and an engaging synthwave soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a good challenge with a well-designed difficulty curve, gradually introducing new elements and mechanics that keep gameplay exciting.
There are multiple game modes and hidden collectibles, providing additional content and replayability beyond the main campaign.

The camera is positioned too close, making it difficult to see hazards and navigate levels effectively, leading to frustrating deaths.
The game can feel overly simplistic and short, with many levels being easy and the overall experience lacking depth.
There are technical issues, such as controller vibration that cannot be turned off and problems with refresh rates affecting gameplay.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The game's music, characterized by an awesome synthwave soundtrack, has received high praise for its upbeat and immersive quality, perfectly complementing the game's aesthetics and gameplay. Players appreciate the minimalist style and the ability to change tracks, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging continued play. The combination of thumping beats and vibrant visuals creates an engaging atmosphere that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The synth soundtrack and the neon combined create the best mood possible.”
- “Great game, with awesome music and aesthetics.”
- “Soundtrack alone will never, ever be a sufficient reason to recommend to someone that they should buy a video game.”
- “The music thumps along with your movements, fitting the tempo of the flatland just right.”
- “Special attention to music in the style 'synthwave'.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the slick, futuristic neon style and minimalistic yet vibrant aesthetics that enhance the overall experience. However, criticisms arise regarding the camera zoom and the developers' apparent limitations in creating modern graphics, leading to a reliance on an art style that some feel does not compensate for technical shortcomings. Overall, while the visuals are often described as crisp and appealing, they are overshadowed by concerns about the game's graphical execution and design choices.
- “Great game, with awesome music and aesthetics.”
- “Flatland is a fast-paced 2D platformer with tight controls, and a minimalistic yet gorgeous aesthetic, dripping with style.”
- “The visuals, while simple, are crisp and clean, with brightly lit and colored elements that make everything pop on screen.”
- “This could be because they can't afford to hire anyone capable of programming modern PC graphics, or they lack the talent, ability, skill, training, or expertise to do this very crucial part of game development.”
- “In the case of Flatland, the developer was unable to arrange decent graphics, so they opted for an 'art' style they hoped would cover up their inadequacy.”
- “Again, working with 3D graphics is difficult, and a developer who wants to make a decent game must have the skill required to do so, or the budget to hire someone who can develop video games properly if they are unable to.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a good challenge and enjoyable mechanics, though some players find the level design repetitive and simplistic, with limited variety in gameplay elements. While some mechanics may feel like bugs rather than intentional features, the overall experience is considered a worthwhile value for its price, especially for fans of masocore games.
- “All in all, good gameplay.”
- “It has good gameplay and a good challenge!”
- “Flatland is magnificent for its price; it's a masterpiece for those who want to spend almost no money for hours of masocore gameplay.”
- “It might be an intentional mechanic, but it feels like an unintended bug and is annoying either way.”
- “The level design is very repetitive visually and mechanically, and the few mechanics introduced don't really change much.”
- “They kept it simple with a run option and jumping off walls being the only mechanics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs that can cause levels to freeze and require players to restart their progress. Additionally, players have reported glitches with enemies, although some issues seem to resolve when playing in windowed mode.
- “The platformer is incredibly buggy, requiring you to play through levels multiple times.”
- “The 'Square Fights Back' mode is quite buggy and can freeze the level, forcing you to restart the entire run.”
- “I encountered some strange enemy glitches in the game, although they seemed to resolve themselves when I switched to windowed mode.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as the mechanic of sticking to walls when touched in mid-air evokes a sense of connection and vulnerability, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the player's amusing experience of streaming it in a low gravity mode, leading to frustration as they struggled with a challenging level. This unexpected twist added a comedic element to their gameplay, showcasing how technical issues can create funny situations.
- “Funny story: I guess because of my setup, when I was first streaming this game in full screen mode, my character was moving at a 'low gravity' pace while the rest of the game was going at normal speed. I was incredibly frustrated because I got to level 52 (out of 67) and this level seemed impossible!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that catch you off guard. It's refreshing to see a game that doesn't take itself too seriously!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is not explicitly detailed in the review, but the user's experience highlights a humorous frustration with gameplay mechanics, particularly related to a perceived "low gravity" effect that impacted their progress. This suggests that while the narrative may not be the focus, player experiences can significantly influence their engagement with the story.