Forza Polpo

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Forza Polpo is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by MONTE GALLO and was released on May 18, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Forza Polpo" is a FPS/platformer game set in a vibrant, post-apocalyptic world inspired by the 80s/90s era. Play as a robo-octopus with advanced jumping, gliding, and combat abilities, in a quest to defeat the evil Dr. Prometheus. Choose between "Simulation" and "Arcade" modes for varied challenges, with the former focusing on energy management and the latter on arcade-style gameplay.

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Single-Player

+10

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

music5 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Forza Polpo is a charming and nostalgic tribute to Jumping Flash, featuring intuitive controls and a delightful art style that captures a retro vibe.
The game offers a unique gameplay experience with engaging mechanics, such as energy management and varied level design that encourages exploration.
Despite being in early access, the developer shows a strong commitment to improving the game, and many players find it enjoyable and fun to play.

The game suffers from bugs, design inconsistencies, and a lack of polish, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially in the later levels.
Many players report issues with motion sickness due to the HUD and camera movement, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The lack of clear objectives, proper tutorials, and features like achievements makes the game feel incomplete and less motivating for players.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique style and refined mechanics reminiscent of classic platformers like Jumping Flash, while others criticize its linearity, unresolved bugs, and tedious energy depletion system that detracts from exploration. Players noted a lack of engaging elements such as bosses and a proper ending, leading to a feeling of unpolished execution. Overall, while the game offers fun mechanics and a nostalgic vibe, it suffers from significant issues that impact its overall enjoyment and replay value.
- “If you've played, and even enjoyed just slightly, Jumping Flash, this refines and nails that gameplay style to a tee and then some.”
- “A great platformer with a unique style and some interesting and unique gameplay features.”
- “Great replayability and the controls/mechanics have been well-tuned.”
- “Other major problems worth mentioning include unresolved bugs, the fact that stages are far more linear than in Jumping Flash, which seriously hurts the enjoyability and replay value of the stages, the lack of a proper ending after beating the final level, except for a trite, single screen, still image, 'meaning of life' which you have to return to the title screen to select and feels shoehorned in at the last second, the lack of a final boss or any boss for that matter despite the store page mentioning that our mission is to defeat an evil doctor, the lack of i-frames causing your health bar to melt in an instant from the aforementioned spam, and an inconsistent air combo mechanic that may or may not screw you out of points upon bouncing off an enemy.”
- “Dreadful energy depleting mechanic kills any sense of curiosity and exploration – you are losing life energy by walking, jumping, shooting, and floating.”
- “Overall the game is too unpolished and feels like a prototype; mechanics and goals are poorly conveyed to the player.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the charming soundtrack and environmental tunes that enhance the atmosphere, others note issues such as limited music playtime and bugs that disrupt the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its catchy, city-pop vibes, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic and gameplay.
- “Shooting enemies is very cool, and I like the environmental music that usually plays via radios and the like.”
- “Cute art, great music, fun gameplay, everything you want out of a jumping flash style shooter/platformer!”
- “The soundtrack is amazing, overflowing with Japanese city-pop vibes while guiding the chibi robot Polpo through the levels.”
- “Music does not really play that often, and the gameplay loop is not all that motivating.”
- “Has a few bugs, like music not starting or even having issues with newer PCs.”
- “Controls are fine, the pastel-colored world is cute, but it has poor conveyance of objectives and music that cuts out after one track, making the world feel void.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their charming art style and dreamy atmosphere, featuring a kawaii aesthetic that evokes nostalgia for Dreamcast and PS2 era designs. While some comparisons to "Jumping Flash" are noted, the unique visual elements and level design contribute to a fun and light-hearted experience. Overall, the graphics are considered gorgeous and engaging.
- “I really like the art style and the level design of this game!”
- “I love the kawaii aesthetic and dreamy atmosphere.”
- “Gorgeous design and aesthetic.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is significantly hindered by linear stage design, unresolved bugs, and a lack of engaging content such as a proper ending or bosses, which detracts from overall enjoyment. However, some players note that the controls and mechanics are well-tuned, contributing positively to the replay experience.
- “Great replayability and the controls/mechanics have been well-tuned.”
- “The stages are far more linear than in Jumping Flash, which seriously hurts the enjoyability and replay value of the stages.”
- “The lack of a proper ending after beating the final level, except for a trite, single screen, still image that feels shoehorned in at the last second, diminishes the overall experience.”
- “The absence of a final boss, or any boss for that matter, despite the store page mentioning that our mission is to defeat an evil doctor, significantly impacts the game's replayability.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its linear progression and lack of depth, with players noting the absence of a proper ending and final boss, which undermines the narrative experience. The conclusion feels rushed and poorly integrated, leaving players dissatisfied with the overall storytelling. Additionally, the game's premise of defeating an evil doctor is not fulfilled, further detracting from the story's impact.
- “The lack of a proper ending after beating the final level, except for a trite, single screen, still image, 'meaning of life' that feels shoehorned in at the last second, is disappointing.”
- “The story is far too linear, which seriously hurts the enjoyability and replay value of the stages.”
- “There is a lack of a final boss, or any boss for that matter, despite the store page mentioning that our mission is to defeat an evil doctor.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game's stability is lacking, with many users reporting it as rushed and buggy, leading to a frustrating experience. The level design has also been criticized, suggesting a lack of polish and thoughtful execution.
- “Unless your idea of a successor is a rushed, buggy game with levels designed by 'little Timmy' or some kaizo sadist, then have at it.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious rather than challenging, with many expressing that it detracts from the overall experience rather than enhancing the sense of difficulty or hardcore gameplay.
- “Difficulty and 'hardcore' keep being mentioned, but this mechanic has nothing to do with any of these; it’s just tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “Instead of feeling rewarding, the grind just becomes a chore that detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming and cute aesthetic, enhanced by its dreamy audio design, creating an overall kawaii vibe that resonates well with players.
- “The theme of the game and the audio create a very cute atmosphere.”
- “I love the kawaii aesthetic and the dreamy atmosphere.”