Freebie

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"Freebie" is a single-player puzzle game with a soothing soundtrack where players launch a ball against a paddle to hit a green surface, avoiding red surfaces to prevent losing lives. The game offers two modes: Normal and Epilepsy , in which players must strategically plan their shots to achieve high scores.

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Play Modes

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 337 reviews

music16 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is simple and easy to learn, making it accessible for casual players.
It offers easy achievements and trading cards, providing a sense of accomplishment.
The retro-style graphics and music create a nostalgic arcade feel that some players enjoy.

The gameplay is overly simplistic and can become repetitive quickly, leading to boredom.
Many players feel the game should be free, as it lacks substantial content for its price.
The controls and mechanics are not well explained, which can lead to confusion for new players.

music
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music features three unique tracks that blend 8-bit and dubstep styles, evoking a nostalgic arcade feel. While some players appreciate the upbeat and fun nature of the music, others find it repetitive and bland, suggesting a desire for more variety. Additionally, the option to mute the music allows players to enjoy their own playlists, catering to different preferences.
- “First, you can choose between some music tracks, which are all awesome, and remind me of arcade, retro music.”
- “The game has 3 different selections for background music, all of which are unique and pretty fun to listen to, my favorite being the third option.”
- “I love the arcade style music in this game and you can even switch through different soundtracks for it.”
- “I personally like to listen to music whenever I'm playing this game because the soundtrack is too bland for my taste.”
- “It's not made for everybody and the music is bland.”
- “There wasn't really any bad things that I disliked about the game, but I would like the music to be looped; whenever I would go on a long streak, the music would end and I would be playing the game in silence.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, primarily revolving around shooting a ball and timing, which some players find boring and reminiscent of flash games. While some appreciate the solid mechanics and retro aesthetic, others criticize the lack of depth and variety, feeling that it caters to a trend of low-effort indie games. Overall, the experience is mixed, with a few finding it fun and challenging, but many expressing disappointment in its limited scope.
- “The gameplay's solid, if not a bit random.”
- “The mechanics are neat and well-designed.”
- “Fun and challenging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay's okay, but it's a bit too simplistic for me.”
- “I'm getting real tired of the mindset that indie devs seem to collectively have now: make 'pixel art' games with simple gameplay and sell them cheap. Steam is flooded with this. This game would be passable for a flash game on Newgrounds, and even then I would only give it a 2 because there is only 1 purpose, if you don't count the fact that this game literally gets bought because people want cheap badges.”
- “Your options for gameplay are 'play' and something the devs decided to call 'epilepsy mode.' The difference between the two is simply the background.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are presented in two modes: a simple, minimalistic style that appeals to fans of retro aesthetics, and a more advanced "epilepsy mode" featuring vibrant textures and dynamic surfaces. While some players find the graphics neat and colorful, others consider them overly simplistic and boring. Overall, the game maintains a high frame rate without technical issues, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.
- “The graphics and the textures are neat and colorful.”
- “The fps count remained high with no stuttering, fluctuation, or screen tearing, and the need for advanced graphics settings are avoided, ensuring more time spent playing than fiddling.”
- “Graphically, the game is presented in two modes: one which is normal and the second is if you like to have seizures every two seconds.”
- “The game isn't spectacular; it is incredibly simple with basic geometric graphics, but it doesn't pretend to be anything it's not.”
- “Graphics are poor, just too boring.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its compelling plot and impactful ending, emphasizing themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Many reviewers find it to be a more engaging love story than popular comparisons, such as "Twilight."
- “Great plot and amazing ending.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Still a better love story than Twilight.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with users reporting no significant bugs, crashes, or performance issues such as screen freezes or frame drops. However, some players feel that the stability features are minimal and could be more robust.
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its small file size and high replayability, suggesting that players find it enjoyable enough to return to multiple times. However, there are questions regarding its lasting appeal and overall replay value.
- “Takes a very small space on the PC and is highly replayable.”
- “Does it have lasting appeal or replay value?”
- “Takes a very small place on the PC and is replayable.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing retro bit soundtrack, which adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. Players find it to be a charming and funny game, perfect for short play sessions.
- “I laughed at the funny retro bit soundtrack.”
- “A funny, little game for a few minutes per session.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features two distinct atmospheres: a calm, non-flashing background with subtle color changes, and a more chaotic, flashing environment filled with rotating colors that adds difficulty to gameplay. This variety enhances the overall experience, catering to different player preferences.
- “The atmosphere varies between a normal one, where the colors in the background change smoothly without flashing, and a more intense one, featuring a rotating array of colors that flash constantly, making it more challenging to achieve a high score.”
- “There are two types of neat atmospheres that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The atmosphere varies between a normal one (the colors on the background will change without flashing or anything special) and one where it has a bunch of colors rotating and which will flash constantly, giving you a harder time to conquer the score.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, maintaining a high FPS with no stuttering, fluctuations, or screen tearing, allowing players to focus on gameplay rather than adjusting settings. It performs reliably across various hardware, including older graphics cards like the GTX 970, ensuring a stable and enjoyable experience.
- “My GTX 970 loves this game as it means it can take the afternoon off, so performance and stability should be good wherever you decide to give this little treat a home.”
- “The FPS count remained high with no stuttering, fluctuation, or screen tearing, and the need for advanced graphics settings is avoided, ensuring more time spent playing than fiddling.”
- “The FPS count remained high with no stuttering, fluctuation, or screen tearing, and the need for advanced graphics settings is avoided, ensuring more time spent playing than fiddling.”