Freezeer
- June 21, 2018
- NedoStudio
Get on Steam«Freezeer» — is a love story puzzle platformer. Kiss your girlfriend but do not freeze her. To do this, you need to melt yourself on the red block. Beware of ice blocks because they can kill you.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and interesting puzzle mechanic that adds a fresh twist to the platformer genre.
- Controls are tight and responsive, making the gameplay experience enjoyable despite its brevity.
- The sound effects and music are charming, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere while playing.
- The game is extremely short, with most players finishing it in under 30 minutes, leaving them wanting more content.
- There is a lack of challenge in the puzzles, with many solutions being immediately obvious, which may disappoint players seeking a more engaging experience.
- Technical issues such as poor performance on certain devices and the absence of controller support detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features 24 levels that effectively introduce players to the mechanics, but many reviewers feel this is insufficient, suggesting an ideal count of 50-60 levels with more complex challenges. While the game presents some innovative ideas, only a few levels utilize these mechanics in a way that requires deeper thought, leading to a sense of missed potential for further exploration and development. Overall, players may find value in the experience, especially on sale, but should temper expectations regarding content depth.
“The 24 levels are just enough to get into it and learn the mechanics - once all levels are done you can easily long for more.”
“It's a shame, because there are some really good ideas here, and there is a lot of room to explore and develop the puzzle mechanics further.”
“I think around 50-60 levels would be better with the inclusion of some additional gameplay mechanics to make the adventure a bit more challenging.”
“And among those, only 2-3 use the mechanics in a way that doesn't make the solution immediately obvious.”
“It might be worth spending a few cents on sale to check out the novel mechanic, but be aware of how little you're going to get in return.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the strategic planning required to navigate through levels, where players must thoughtfully interact with blocks to create a solvable path for their return journey. This mechanic evokes a sense of anticipation and satisfaction as players experience the challenge of balancing immediate actions with long-term goals.
“The challenge lies in having to prepare the level for the second phase: by strategically touching and skipping blocks in the first phase, you have to build a layout that is solvable for the return trip, when you can only jump.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise the quality of the sound effects and express a strong desire to purchase the soundtrack, others find the music to be cute yet unremarkable, with the option to mute it available in the menu.
“The quality of the sound effects is outstanding; I would give the soundtrack a 10/10 and would definitely buy it.”
“The music is charming and adds a nice touch to the game.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is minimal and lacks depth, with some users noting that it feels more like a physics-based experience than a narrative-driven game. However, despite the limited storyline, players still find enjoyment in the overall gameplay.
“The two series are a bit different as they are physics-based, and here we have a 'story'; still, I enjoyed this one just the same.”
“There's no real story.”
“The plot is confusing and lacks coherence.”
“Character development is shallow and unengaging.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“However, the performance is terrible.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems.”
“Frequent frame drops make it nearly unplayable at times.”
