Floating Point

Floating Point is a free, serene game where you swing through procedurally generated spaces using a grappling hook. The objective is to collect points by swinging elegantly without hitting any obstacles, with the added challenge of managing gravity and buoyancy underwater. Achieving swift, smooth movements creates stunning visual and auditory effects, while the name itself is a clever pun.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly relaxing and perfect for unwinding, with simple controls that make it easy to enjoy.
It's free and offers endless gameplay with randomly generated levels, making it a great time-waster.
The soothing music and calming atmosphere enhance the overall experience, making it ideal for chilling out.

The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with levels feeling similar and lacking clear objectives.
Some players find the game boring and not engaging enough for long-term play.
There are complaints about the lack of features, such as a volume slider, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily revolves around using a grappling hook to swing and collide with red bars, which some players find engaging initially but ultimately repetitive due to a lack of content. While the graphics are praised, the overall experience tends to become monotonous after a short period. Despite the innovative concept, the execution leaves players wanting more depth and variety.
- “Incredible graphics and gameplay.”
- “Outstanding gameplay; the idea of the game is great.”
- “There's hardly any content and the gameplay gets boring after a few minutes.”
- “The gameplay consists of using a grappling hook (really just a red line) to swing around in arcing trajectories in order to collide with some red bars.”
- “Shows floating point as gameplay.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players find the soundtrack nostalgic, evoking feelings of simpler, happier times while they play.
- “Nice soothing music to listen to as well while playing.”
- “With that being said, the soundtrack takes me back to a simpler, happier time.”
- “Music on and playing this game is just a relaxing thing I do.”
humor
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of playful banter and self-deprecating jokes, with one character, Barry, being perceived as funny by some, while others express a contrasting view, suggesting that the humor may not resonate with everyone.
- “Barry, you are so funny sometimes.”
- “You're not funny!”
- “You're not funny!”
- “You're not funny!”
graphics
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their incredible quality, featuring sharp and smooth visuals that run at a consistent 60 frames per second. Users suggest that further enhancements, such as custom colors and shapes, could elevate the experience even more.
- “Incredible graphics and gameplay.”
- “Runs an easy 60 frames, as well as very sharp and smooth looking graphics.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look flat, making the game less immersive.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional response to the game's simple controls, finding joy in their ease of use and relief from complicated mechanics. This simplicity enhances the overall experience, evoking feelings of happiness and satisfaction.
- “The controls are so simple it makes you want to cry of joy, not having to deal with some complicated mechanics.”