Flatworld

About

Flatworld is a magic-filled game where you explore a hostile world full of cities, dungeons, and secrets. As the weakest character, you must use magic and solve puzzles to fight monsters, uncover business opportunists harming the inhabitants, and customize your characters with badges, hats, and visual effects. With multiple playable characters and unique abilities, it's up to you to end the damage and save Flatworld.

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Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging story with many references to popular titles, making it a great entry point for newcomers to the JRPG genre.
The gameplay is enjoyable with solid dungeon design, puzzles, and a charming art style that evokes nostalgia for classic games.
The developer is actively working on improvements and expansions, showing dedication to enhancing the player experience.

The writing and character development are criticized for being flat and filled with jokes that often miss the mark, detracting from the overall story.
Some players find the pacing slow, particularly due to unskippable cutscenes and lengthy dialogue exchanges that can disrupt gameplay.
The game currently feels short, with the first chapter taking only a few hours to complete, leaving players wanting more content.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its humor and engaging characters, while others criticize it for being shallow and filled with unoriginal jokes and references. While the narrative captures interest and offers a fun experience, many feel it lacks depth and development, making it less compelling overall. Despite these criticisms, the story is generally seen as entertaining and easy to follow, appealing to a broad audience.
- “The story is evolving, as well as all the dialogues and animations.”
- “From the beginning, the way the storyline is narrated captured my interest and sparked an intrinsic curiosity about what would happen in the future of the story.”
- “I find the story engaging and I like the characters.”
- “The characters are as flat as the world they live in; every NPC has a 'funny' thing to say, and that makes the story suffer.”
- “The story wants to be taken seriously, but at the same time, everything written around it consists of jokes that never land, references to anime and other games, and other inside jokes.”
- “The map exploration is bland, the story is boring, and the world's lore is not developed at all.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its entertaining and clever puns, internet references, and engaging storyline, others find the characters flat and the jokes repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many reviewers highlight the humor as a strong point that enhances the adventure and exploration elements of the game. Overall, the humor is seen as a significant draw for those who enjoy lighthearted and whimsical storytelling.
- “An entertaining and funny adventure with a promising start.”
- “Very challenging game and in my opinion has a very funny storyline, so yes, I suggest this game for everyone. The mix of exploration and puzzling is very, very funny, and the artwork is great.”
- “I really liked the classic Zelda-like vibes in the game with dungeons and puzzles, and the humor is excellent, with a lot of internet-related jokes.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is praised for evoking nostalgia and enhancing the overall experience, with many users noting its quality and effectiveness in complementing the gameplay and character interactions. The soundtrack, along with sound effects and art design, contributes significantly to the game's charm, showcasing the impressive work of a solo developer. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, adding depth and enjoyment.
- “Felt lots of nostalgia from when I was a kid, but not just nostalgia because of the music, the appearance, etc., but because of the feeling when playing, interacting with characters, etc.”
- “As a programmer, it's kind of amazing that one guy alone made all of this, but the music, models... congrats to Alva Majo.”
- “The music and sound effects are really good.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short time.”
- “While the music has some nostalgic elements, it often feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't leave a lasting impression, which is disappointing for a game that relies heavily on atmosphere.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of "Flatworld" are highly praised for their art and design, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience that complements the game's amusing storyline. Players appreciate the combination of exploration and puzzling elements, enhanced by the game's appealing artwork.
- “While it is true that everyone has their own aesthetic preferences, I believe that 'Flatworld' excels in terms of art and design.”
- “The game's current story, as of the time when this comment is being written, is very amusing, and I love how the final aspect of the game's graphics has turned out.”
- “The artwork is very great.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is polished and enjoyable, surpassing expectations for an indie title. While it may not be as complex as some other games, its unique mechanics, soundtrack, and characters contribute to a fun experience.
- “The game completely exceeded my expectations; I thought it was just an indie, but the game feel is very polished and the gameplay is fun.”
- “It is not as complex as those games, but its own mechanics, soundtrack, and characters are great.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”