Freaky Awesome
- October 18, 2017
- Mandragora
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Freaky Awesome," players navigate a world filled with monsters after being exposed to strange radiation. As a result, they gain superpowers, which they can use to fight enemies and explore the open world. The game features crafting and building mechanics, allowing players to create their own bases and tools for survival.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Linux
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game features great music and a fun, engaging pixel art style that enhances the overall experience.
- The mutation mechanic adds variety to gameplay, allowing players to adapt their playstyle and encouraging replayability.
- Couch co-op mode is enjoyable and adds a layer of fun when playing with friends.
- The game is riddled with bugs and game-breaking issues, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- Progression feels slow and grindy, with too few mutations and items available, making gameplay repetitive.
- The controls and multiplayer functionality are poorly implemented, leading to desynchronization and other issues during co-op play.
- gameplay62 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the core mechanics and mutation system, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth. Many noted that the game starts off slow and can feel grindy, leading to frustration after a few hours of play. Overall, while there are interesting concepts and a fun aesthetic, the execution leaves much to be desired, with issues in pacing and variety hindering the overall experience.
“The gameplay is both fun and challenging enough, great back story, amazing soundtrack.”
“Gameplay is simple, addictive and does everything great.”
“Loving the 8-bit style and the gameplay (while a little slow) is a lot of fun.”
“No deep gameplay; you stay almost the same throughout the game (or at least try to, since most mutations are useless, and so are most items).”
“There are just some massive issues with this game that make it so that after only 7 hours of gameplay, it's begun to feel stale and frustrating - two things that should never happen with a roguelike so soon.”
“The game is just plain bad; the menu is bad, the options menu - never use your mouse if you have one, it's bad... gameplay is just janky as f... not worth the money, unless you are into garbage.”
- music42 mentions
- 81 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its upbeat, retro style that complements the gameplay and visuals. While the soundtrack is described as fantastic and enjoyable, some users noted that the later tracks were less impressive compared to the earlier ones. A few players expressed disappointment with the music's tone, wishing for a more rock-oriented sound, but overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight of the game.
“Great music - it's upbeat and retro which really ties in with the game well.”
“The gameplay is both fun and challenging enough, great back story, amazing soundtrack.”
“This game is really enjoyable, music is superb and the difficulty is not frustrating.”
“One point I personally didn't like was the music.”
“I hoped it had that kind of rockin' music due to the character design, the title, and the trailer.”
“Sadly, the music was the throbbing kind of music akin to a child who thinks he's funny by repeatedly turning up and down the volume on techno music.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game features appealing pixel art graphics that are enhanced by impressive animations, earning high praise from users. However, some players noted inconsistencies in design, particularly with the boss characters, and reported graphic bugs that affected gameplay. Overall, the graphics are well-received, with many considering them standout in the genre.
“It has some nice pixel art graphics and soundtrack.”
“I give it a 10 out of 10 for a pixel art style.”
“I'm not a fan of the slightly uglier boss designs, which contrast heavily with the lower-res player graphics, but they're serviceable.”
“Graphic bugs occur and I cannot press any key.”
“The pixel graphics are used quite a lot with these kinds of games, but these ones stand out due to the animation.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a lighthearted, somewhat nostalgic narrative reminiscent of 90s games, featuring an action movie star navigating monster-infested labs to rescue a missing dog. While the plot conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, it is marred by some bugs that can be resolved by reloading levels. Overall, the engaging backstory and accompanying soundtrack enhance the experience, despite its silliness.
“And each time you do, the story progresses and new events unlock.”
“A very somewhat silly story that feels like something out of a 90's game (an action movie star goes through monster-infested labs to find a missing dog).”
“The gameplay is both fun and challenging enough, with a great backstory and an amazing soundtrack.”
“A very somewhat silly story that feels like something out of a 90's game (action movie star goes through monster-infested labs to find a missing dog).”
“Some bugs with the story, but you can just reload the level or start a new run and get past it.”
“The story lacks depth and feels disjointed, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by players. Many have experienced game freezes, particularly at critical points, preventing progression and leaving a sense of frustration despite the game's appealing visuals. Overall, the game feels unfinished and in need of substantial fixes.
“The game looks very cool, but it is very buggy. So sad.”
“Game is buggy, glitchy, and unfinished.”
“I kept playing, 9 hours in now, and got to what I think is the last boss. Now I have an empty feeling because when you beat the 5th boss, the game freezes and you cannot progress anymore.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both hilarious and absurd, particularly in the multiplayer mode, which is noted for its fun and engaging interactions. However, some users found the accompanying music to be distracting and unamusing, likening it to a child's attempt at humor with techno music.
“Multiplayer is hilarious and fun.”
“Groovy, hilarious, catchy, absurd but extremely fun!”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, primarily due to the opportunity for players to collect DNA, which encourages multiple playthroughs.
“There is a lot of replay value in it as you get to collect DNA.”
“The game offers significant replay value with the opportunity to collect DNA.”
“Replay value is high due to the engaging DNA collection mechanics.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, citing slow pacing and the need to either tank hits or engage in repetitive juke-and-retaliate tactics to progress. This leads to a frustrating experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
“It's just not enjoyable to play; the pacing is way too slow and grindy to get any fun out of the gameplay.”
“Unless you want to tediously juke them into attacking and then retaliate, you have to tank hits to clear a room.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely viewed negatively, with users expressing disappointment and frustration, describing it as a "mutated mess" that fails to resonate or connect with players.
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a desire for a more engaging character development experience, suggesting that the character design and promotional materials set high expectations for depth and personality that were not fully met.
