Freebie

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Freebie is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by hyperboreanGames and was released on June 16, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 523 reviews

music17 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

music
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
The music in the game features three distinct tracks, primarily in an 8-bit style, which some players find enjoyable and reminiscent of retro arcade games, while others describe it as repetitive or bland. Users appreciate the option to mute the music and play their own, as the soundtrack can become distracting during gameplay. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the nostalgic feel and composition, while others criticize it as irritating or lacking variety.
- “The music tracks are ear-grating and the 'epilepsy' mode simply makes someone sick with all the spinning.”
- “Honestly, I did not enjoy the music tracks much, so I just turned it off.”
- “It's not made for everybody and the music is bland.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many users finding it overly simplistic, repetitive, and lacking depth. While some appreciate its accessibility for casual gamers, others criticize it for being boring and reminiscent of low-quality flash games. Overall, the mechanics are described as basic, with limited engagement and minimal variety, making it suitable primarily for quick, casual play rather than a fulfilling gaming experience.
- “From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
- “The gameplay is quick and simple.”
- “The mechanics are neat and well-designed.”
- “Not much gameplay, really boring :(”
- “The gameplay is very simple & repetitive.”
- “This is worth a look if you need something to pass time, but don't expect much gameplay from this.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
69%
21%
- “The graphics and the textures are neat and colorful.”
- “The game isn't spectacular; it is incredibly simple with basic geometric graphics, but it doesn't pretend to be anything it's not.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics are very simple; the creators did not try to develop their game in this aspect.”
- “It doesn't have any graphics to speak of.”
- “Graphics are poor, just too boring.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and amusing, making it suitable for short, casual play sessions. Players find the game's comedic elements, including its ironic title "Freebie" and retro soundtrack, to be entertaining, though the humor may not sustain interest beyond a few minutes. Overall, it is seen as a fun distraction rather than a deeply engaging experience.
- “It's kind of funny that a game called 'Freebie' costs money.”
- “This game is funny.”
- “A funny, little game for a few minutes per session.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The story is praised for its moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, with one reviewer highlighting its engaging plot and satisfying ending. Additionally, the narrative is complemented by atmospheric music, enhancing the overall experience for players, particularly those familiar with DJ culture.
- “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.”
- “>story=1”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
- “The game is easy to pick up, but it doesn't offer much replayability.”
- “Has no replayability at all.”
- “Just a decent timewaster, although without a lot of replayability.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The atmosphere in the game is described as dynamic, featuring both subtle color changes and vibrant, flashing visuals that can challenge players. It effectively combines a pixel art style with a story-driven musical experience, appealing particularly to experienced DJs and enhancing the overall gaming 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.”
- “2 types of neat atmospheres.”
- “Like keygen DJ, I can tell this is an atmospheric pixel art game; the main feature is story-driven music, making this game unavoidable for experienced DJs and their club parties.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization is generally positive, with high FPS and stable performance reported, avoiding the need for advanced graphics settings. However, some users noted that performance can be inconsistent when running on Linux with Proton. Overall, it appears to run well on a variety of systems, including older hardware like the GTX 970.
- “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.”
- “It runs on Linux with Proton, but the performance can be questionable.”
- “>optimization=3”
- “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.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with minimal motivation to continue once achievements are unlocked. While it offers an easy path to 100% completion and can be used for farming Steam XP, the overall gameplay experience is considered inferior to free flash games. Competing for leaderboard positions is seen as an extremely repetitive and unappealing task.
- “It's just tedious and boring, with little in the way to make one want to continue playing it.”
- “This is an easy 100% game, and it can be used for farming Steam XP, but those are its only upsides. For actual gameplay, you can find free flash games that are better than this.”
- “Once you have all the achievements, you're left with either never playing this again or trying to be in the top 20 on the leaderboard. As of the time this review, the score for #20 is 739, with the current highest score being 10,006, so wanting to be on the leaderboard will be extremely tedious and repetitive.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
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 is somewhat lacking in presence, suggesting it could be more robust.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs or glitches.”
- “I experienced very few issues, making for a stable gaming experience.”
- “The stability of the game allows me to fully immerse myself without interruptions.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a strong connection between the two red sides and the two green sides, suggesting themes of unity and interdependence that resonate with players.