Flem

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Flem is a single player action game. It was developed by Henchman & Goon and was released on April 28, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Try, die, cry, repeat. Flem is an old school hard-as-nails platformer about a sentient snot ball, with a nose-stalgia inducing soundtrack.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features cute pixel art and a charming protagonist, making it visually appealing.
Platforming mechanics are tight and well-made, providing a fun challenge for players.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in trying it out.

The gameplay can feel frustrating due to technical issues, inconsistent difficulty, and poorly designed levels.
Controls are awkward, especially with the D-Pad only support for controllers, which hinders precision gameplay.
The game lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience that may not hold players' interest for long.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their clean, old-school pixel art style reminiscent of classic SNES/SFC games, with particularly notable animations. While some users find the visuals repetitive, they contribute to the overall retro aesthetic, complemented by enjoyable music that enhances the experience. Overall, the artwork is well-received, though some technical issues are noted that could improve the experience.
- “The art style was wonderful to look at, and the music didn't get annoying at any point in the game.”
- “Love the old-school pixel graphics.”
- “Classic platformer with retro style graphics and an interesting protagonist.”
- “The graphics and music remind me of some SNES/SFC games.”
- “Clean graphics, old-school speedrunning platformer game, that would be really great if the problems it has get addressed.”
- “The visuals can be repetitive, but it adds to the retro style.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players appreciating its retro 8-bit inspired style that complements the gameplay without being distracting. While some reviews noted it as "alright," others highlighted it as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as fitting and enjoyable, reminiscent of classic SNES/SFC games.
- “Great soundtrack.”
- “+ great retro 8-bit inspired soundtrack”
- “The graphic and music remind me of some SNES/SFC games.”
- “Retro graphics and music.”
- “The art style was wonderful to look at, and the music didn't get annoying at any point in the game.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a basic platformer that lacks creativity in level design, with awkward keybindings and floating physics that detract from the experience. While it attempts to introduce new mechanics and nostalgic elements, the execution often leads to frustration due to imprecise controls and poorly designed gameplay cycles. Overall, the game struggles to maintain player engagement and smoothness, particularly when optimizing routes for speed medals.
- “Nostalgic platforming gameplay with interesting power-ups providing some neat and fun areas.”
- “Music fits the gameplay nicely and doesn't draw too much attention.”
- “Tries to introduce new mechanics but it didn't spice it up enough to keep playing.”
- “Very basic platformer, reminiscent of Meat Boy without the creativity in the level design; very uninspired level design actually. There are weird choices in keybinds (A, D, and K on your keyboard, with no controller implementation) and somewhat floating gameplay/physics.”
- “Tries to introduce new mechanics, but it didn't spice it up enough to keep playing.”
- “Leap of faith gameplay combined with off-screen projectiles can frustrate the player, while precision with jumping due to using the D-pad with a controller, for example, hinders the experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it cringe-worthy and lacking depth, while others appreciate the visual storytelling in the early levels. However, the overall lack of variety in missions contributes to a sense of boredom.
- “The first level gives us places to walk through that convey a story through these beautiful visuals.”
- “The story is absolutely cringe.”
- “Not enough variety leads to boring missions.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability, particularly for speed runners who are motivated to improve their times and achieve gold medals or leaderboard placements, significantly extending the game's longevity.
- “The game is highly replayable, and as a speedrunner, you'll find yourself returning to improve your previous times, aiming for the gold medal or a spot on the leaderboards, which significantly extends the game's longevity.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it easy to dive back in and explore different strategies.”
- “With multiple endings and various character builds, the game encourages you to replay it to discover all the content it has to offer.”
- “The game lacks significant variety, making it hard to find motivation for replaying once you've completed it.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found little incentive to dive back in; the side quests felt repetitive and uninspired.”
- “While the initial playthrough was enjoyable, the lack of meaningful choices and consequences left me feeling like there was no reason to replay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from the absurdity of its technical issues, particularly the delay in character movement despite high frame rates, which players found amusing. The contrast between the game's hardcore difficulty and the comical frustration of its mechanics adds a layer of humor to the experience.
- “Too hardcore... no extra health, no checkpoints... and it was unplayable with VSync on. It showed 900 FPS but the character moved 1 second later after I pressed a key. VSync off, had 60 FPS and reacted to my key pressing much faster... funny.”