Freaking Meatbags
- February 4, 2015
- Plug In Digital
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Reviews
- The game combines RTS and tower defense elements with a unique DNA splicing mechanic, providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
- The humor and writing in the game are highly praised, adding a charming and entertaining layer to the overall experience.
- It's a good value for the price, especially during sales, and offers a decent amount of gameplay for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from a lack of tooltips and information, making it difficult for players to understand mechanics and make informed decisions.
- Many players find the controls clunky and the user interface frustrating, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game is criticized for being repetitive and lacking in content, with some levels feeling unbalanced and requiring frequent restarts.
- gameplay39 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of tower defense and real-time strategy, featuring unique mechanics like DNA mixing and shooter elements that keep it engaging and challenging. While the game offers enjoyable progression and a quirky aesthetic, it suffers from a lack of tooltips and slow camera controls, which can hinder the experience. Overall, it provides a solid and addictive gameplay experience, especially for its price point.
“The gameplay progression is very enjoyable.”
“The gameplay is challenging as well as addictive.”
“It sets a different tone for what is essentially an RTS/tower defense game with a mutation mechanic thrown in for extra fun.”
“The camera control during gameplay is somewhat slow as it either follows the player or can be temporarily moved by pushing the mouse in the desired direction; however, it does return to the center on the player.”
“If you missed what a certain tower does or robot statistic, you may be required to replay the level that first introduced the mechanic or hover over every tower, defense, or resource in your arsenal.”
“Gameplay is basically an RTS: resource collection, building structures, creating units, and setting defenses, but it adds a tower defense element by throwing invasion waves at you.”
- humor26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players noting it as one of the standout features, often eliciting genuine laughter. The writing is described as witty and spot-on, complemented by light-hearted and goofy elements that enhance the overall experience. While the gameplay and art style receive positive mentions, the humor remains the highlight, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
“The humor of it was some of the best I've seen in a game.”
“I mean, this is one of maybe three games to actually have me laughing out loud.”
“The writing is intensely funny, and will keep you laughing the whole way through.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a solid art style with simple yet functional pixel graphics that align with the retro aesthetic trend. While some character designs, particularly for aliens and humans, are noted as lower quality, the enemy designs and overall aesthetics are praised for their appeal. However, some players feel the graphics are somewhat dated, yet they complement the enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Enemy design is amazing, and general aesthetics are pleasant to the eyes.”
“The graphics are fitting for the current trend towards retro-glaucoma bitart.”
“Which is a shame, because the game offers creative mechanics, really cool pixel graphics (on the robots at least) and a humorous world to play around in.”
“The art style is solid, though the alien and human characters are clearly lower quality.”
“Graphics are a bit dated but the gameplay is pretty good for a TD game.”
“The graphics are fitting for the current trend towards retro-glaucoma bit art.”
- story18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as light and amusing, focusing on the daily life of a robot employee, which adds an engaging layer to the gameplay. Players appreciate the narrative's charm and the variety of missions, although some express frustration with the abrupt mission exits. Overall, the writing is praised for enhancing the experience in this enjoyable RTS.
“Really enjoyable little RTS with great writing and good mission variety.”
“Also, the game just yanks you out of mission when you've completed all objectives, which is not the way the game should work... you should be able to leave when you want after you've completed the objectives so that you can continue to splice your workers together.”
“What makes the game more interesting, in my personal opinion at least, is the story and narrative, which is pretty amusing.”
“A fun little break from other things with a light yet sensible story about a day in the life of a robot employee.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its aesthetic appeal and quality, while others criticize it for being repetitive or not fitting the game's atmosphere. Several users noted that the soundtrack is enjoyable but limited in variety, contributing to a lack of replayability. Overall, while the sound effects and music can enhance the experience, they are not universally well-received.
“Music and sound effects are splendid.”
“Art work and the music are fantastic!”
“Music is really nice, although it does only have a few tracks.”
“The game is really good so far, it has a nice aesthetic and gameplay; however, the main (and pretty much only downside) is the music, which is absolutely terrible and does not fit in at all.”
“Clunky controls and interface, annoying music, and hard-to-read text.”
“Clunky controls and interface, annoying music, and hard-to-read text.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is hindered by the inability to eliminate workers, a feature that players feel could enhance efficiency and streamline gameplay. This limitation has been noted multiple times, indicating a consensus among users regarding its impact on overall performance.
“You also can't kill your workers (which, if you've played the game, you'll know why you'd want to, for optimization purposes).”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features good humor, smooth gameplay, and a solid soundtrack; however, it suffers from limited replayability and a relatively short playtime, making it more advisable to purchase during a sale.
“Good humor, smooth gameplay overall, and a good soundtrack, but the lack of replayability and its shorter playtime make purchasing it during a sale a better option.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding mechanics to be well-executed, though they may become repetitive over time, particularly for those who enjoy grinding. Overall, the implementation is generally praised.
“Grinding can become tedious after a while, even if it's well-designed.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“While the grinding mechanics are polished, they can quickly lead to burnout for players.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, noting the absence of artifacts or glitches during gameplay.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game is generally enjoyable, some users noted that minor bugs and spelling errors detracted from the overall experience, potentially impacting emotional immersion.
