GatePass

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GatePass is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Necoroneko and was released on October 13, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

GatePass is a 2D platformer game with strong puzzle elements. Escape the 100-level labyrinth and return home safely. About Knot The main character, Knot, is a young man of the dwarf race, 30 cm tall. While napping at home, a wild slime invades and transforms into the door of his room, imprisoning him in a different space. The goal of his journey is to understand the natural laws of the l…

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging puzzle design with a variety of mechanics that encourage creative problem-solving.
The developer is actively improving the game based on player feedback, which shows a commitment to enhancing the player experience.
The music and visuals are pleasant, and the game offers a solid difficulty curve that caters to both casual and experienced players.

Boss fights can be frustratingly punishing, with tight attack patterns and a lack of an undo option leading to tedious trial and error.
Control issues, particularly with jumping mechanics, can detract from the overall experience, making some puzzles feel unnecessarily difficult.
The game can shift from deceptively easy to extremely challenging very quickly, which may not appeal to all players.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The gameplay of this puzzle platformer is characterized by a challenging blend of mechanics that evolve across five worlds, each introducing unique puzzles and boss encounters that utilize the learned mechanics. While the game features intuitive animations and a variety of mechanics, some players find the later levels frustrating due to control issues and the occasional underutilization of certain mechanics. Overall, the game offers a rich and engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts, especially considering its low price point.
- “Challenging puzzle platformer that combines many mechanics together.”
- “The game has a vast array of mechanics, split between 5 worlds, each world making the mechanics more complex the further you get through the world.”
- “I loved how the mechanics are used in unique ways.”
- “Challenging puzzle that’s fine for a few puzzles but later turns frustrating with too many mechanics and control issues.”
- “While a lot of mechanics are in this game and are used pretty often in some levels, there were some levels that introduced a mechanic once and were never used again.”
- “I wished that some of these mechanics were used a bit more often, but I get that puzzle design is hard and it's difficult to find uses for a specific mechanic sometimes.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is noted for being minimal but charming, with an especially heartwarming conclusion in the true ending.
- “The storyline is very charming, especially the adorable conclusion in the true ending.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
- “The plot twists and character development make for a memorable storytelling experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game for its lengthy levels and lack of an undo feature, which, combined with a single hit point and unintuitive design, leads to frustrating trial and error gameplay.
- “A common criticism of previous games by this developer has been the fact that lengthy levels combined with no undo, 1 HP, and unintuitive design force tedious trial and error.”
- “The grinding in this game feels excessive and often leads to burnout rather than enjoyment.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous and unfulfilling.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics feature intuitive infographic animations that enhance the puzzle mechanics, complemented by a pleasant music selection and overall visual appeal.
- “On the puzzle side of things, the game builds up mechanics with intuitive infographic animations on most floors.”
- “The music selection and visuals are pleasant.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-received, with users appreciating the pleasant selection and visuals. Additionally, the feature that prevents the music from restarting upon death is highlighted as a positive aspect, avoiding a common frustration found in similar games.
- “The music selection and visuals are pleasant.”
- “I like that the music doesn't restart when you die, an annoyance of certain I Wanna Be The Guy fangames.”