Flipper Volcano
- September 15, 2020
- Sokpop Collective
- 5h median play time
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and unique twist on traditional pinball mechanics, with a charming premise of escaping a volcano.
- The character variety and abilities add an interesting layer to gameplay, making it enjoyable for short sessions.
- Achievements are easy to complete, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment within a brief playtime.
- The game suffers from inconsistent physics and poorly designed procedural generation, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players found the game to be overly simplistic and lacking depth, resulting in a repetitive experience.
- Bugs and glitches, particularly in endless mode, can make the game unplayable at times, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by janky physics and a heavy reliance on procedural generation, which can lead to frustrating experiences due to its randomness. While it combines elements of pinball with a time limit, the mechanics feel incompatible and lack depth, making it appealing for casual play but potentially disappointing for those seeking a more engaging experience. Overall, the game is charming and fun in short bursts, but its simplistic design and annoying mechanics may deter some players.
“From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
“The gameplay is smooth enough; you've just got to keep ascending a randomized volcano until you escape, whilst being chased by lava.”
“Super simple pinball-like gameplay with some very curious elements mixed in; it's good enough for a game this size, which can easily be fully completed within one or two hours of gameplay.”
“Incredibly janky physics, an extreme reliance on procedural generation and RNG causing success or failure to be out of your hands, combining two incompatible game mechanics (slow-paced pinball and an arbitrary time limit).”
“Following the Sokpop style, the simplest gameplay hits its target well but lacks much depth to hook players for the long term.”
“Super simple pinball-like gameplay with some very curious elements mixed in; I didn't think they would work very well together (and they didn't), but it's good enough for a game this size, which can easily be fully completed within one or two hours of gameplay.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The consensus among users is that the game lacks a meaningful story, with multiple reviews indicating that there is essentially no narrative to engage with.
“Unfortunately, there is no story.”
“Story - not really a story.”
“This game has no story.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as cute and simplistic, fitting well with the casual roguelike experience, though they are not a focal point of the game. Overall, many users feel that the visuals are adequate but not particularly noteworthy, suggesting that gameplay takes precedence over graphical quality.
“Not much to say really, it's what it looks like: a cute art style and the simple but fun combination of genres to make a fun little casual roguelike experience.”
“Graphics - meh”
“Graphics don't matter for this game”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as a chill and cute soundtrack that enhances the fun experience, though some users feel it lacks depth, with one noting it consists mainly of "filling noises" rather than memorable tunes.
“The game is cute, a chill soundtrack and generally fun.”
“The game is just filled with noise; there's no real music to enjoy.”
“The soundtrack is lacking and feels more like background noise than actual music.”
“I expected a rich musical experience, but it turned out to be just random sounds.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being inconsistent, with players reporting issues such as barrels behaving unpredictably and causing unintended outcomes. Overall, it is described as a "broken buggy mess."
“The barrels are also a tad buggy and have a chance to shoot you out in a random direction instead of the way you were aiming.”
“A broken, buggy mess.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by frustrations related to broken physics mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion.
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game due to its randomly generated levels, ensuring that each run offers a unique experience.
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; each playthrough feels fresh.”
“With multiple character classes and branching storylines, there's always a new experience waiting to be discovered.”
“Every run will be different because the levels are randomly generated, which enhances replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play again as the story doesn't change.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
