Flatland Vol.2
- August 26, 2020
- kyuu Fujisaki
Get on Steam"Flatland Vol. 2" is a challenging platformer where you help Square navigate through dangerous flooded wells. With simple and accessible controls, the game features hand-crafted levels, numerous items to collect, and lightning-fast respawns to keep the action going. The focus is on fast-paced, fun gameplay, with a run, jump, die, learn, repeat philosophy.
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Reviews
- The game features tight controls and solid platforming mechanics, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate precision platformers.
- There is a large variety of levels and game modes, providing significant replayability and catering to different skill levels with optional challenge levels.
- The visuals are aesthetically pleasing with a vibrant neon art style, and the soundtrack enhances the overall experience.
- The default visual effects can be overwhelming and may induce discomfort for some players, although they can be adjusted in the settings.
- Some players find the movement controls to be stiff and the difficulty inconsistent, particularly in certain challenge areas.
- The game has been criticized for its lack of innovation compared to its predecessor, with some feeling it doesn't meet modern gaming standards.
- music19 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its exceptional quality and variety, including a mix of electronic and jazz elements. Players appreciate the engaging soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience, with some noting the relaxing tunes that complement the challenging levels. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's fun and addictive nature.
“It has another great soundtrack, this time mixing electronic with a jazz feeling.”
“The impressive art with simple geometric shapes, very polished effects and very good music makes the game very pleasant and addictive to be played.”
“With a breathtaking soundtrack, Flatland 2 brings an excellent plus to its predecessor, providing the player with many hours of great fun!”
“The music kinda sucked; it's a bit disappointing considering earlier games.”
“The game features more levels (almost 150), more modes, and more music (67 songs)!”
- graphics11 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their polished and aesthetically pleasing neon art style, contributing to an engaging visual experience. While some users noted inconsistencies in visual quality and even discomfort, the overall consensus highlights the impressive design and vibrant aesthetics that enhance gameplay. The combination of tight controls and beautiful visuals creates a satisfying platforming experience.
“The controls are tight and super satisfying, the graphics are way more polished and the music is great!”
“There's nothing much to dislike in this game: it's got tight controls, gorgeous neon graphics, and a powerful soundtrack!”
“Very challenging platform game with beautiful neon graphics and involving soundtracks!”
“Minimalist, neon, and pixel art have been used to cover for the developers' inability to create decent PC graphics.”
“Played Flatland Vol. 1 and the prologue; it's good to see that these games are improving since then, both in physics and graphic quality.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a vast array of levels (108 main and 50+ secret), multiple game modes, and engaging mechanics that offer a mix of fun and challenge, reminiscent of titles like Celeste. While the visuals and audio are praised, some users note inconsistencies in difficulty and quality, particularly in the sequel, Flatland vol.2, which suffers from aesthetic and technical issues. Overall, the platforming experience is described as fast-paced and enjoyable, with a strong emphasis on sound design.
“Anyways yeah there are 108 main levels, 50+ secret levels, and 4 (3 depending on how you look at it) game modes, 60+ audio tracks that you can switch between whenever you want, excellent visuals, pretty fun, if inconsistent difficulty-wise, gameplay.”
“A nice platform game with fast mechanics and nice visuals.”
“It's a brilliant platform game, several interesting mechanics, great sound and music, and very, very challenging.”
“Flatland Vol. 2 has the same gameplay as Vol. 1 but worse in many aspects, including an ugly filter. Once again, the resolution is locked in fullscreen mode, which falls far beneath minimum acceptable standards for PC.”
“Imagine Celeste's gameplay and difficulty, but without the background story.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a positive experience with stability, noting minimal to no glitches during gameplay.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's replayability to be quite high, thanks to its variety of game modes, making it a great value for the price.
“For this price, it's really a bargain because the replayability of this game seems to be very high with all the game modes.”
“The variety of game modes and challenges ensures that I can come back to this game time and time again without getting bored.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies and choices available, making it a game I can enjoy repeatedly.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the gameplay and difficulty of the game are reminiscent of Celeste, the absence of a compelling background story detracts from the overall experience, leaving it feeling less engaging and meaningful.
“The story is beautifully woven into the gameplay, enhancing the emotional impact of each challenge.”
“The narrative is rich and engaging, making every moment feel significant and immersive.”
“The character development throughout the story adds depth and makes you truly care about their journey.”
“The story feels completely disconnected from the gameplay, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“It's like playing a game with challenging mechanics, but there's no narrative to support it.”
“The lack of a compelling story really detracts from the overall experience.”
