Gelatine
- September 30, 2022
- Tactical Air Horse
- 3000h median play time
Get on Steam"Gelatine" is a 2D sandbox game with a focus on combat, offering 5 boss fights and an hour of content. Build and protect your colony, level up to unlock skills, and prepare for new glitches with each patch. Experience music-synchronized boss battles, optional grinding, and simplified inventory management.
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Reviews
- The boss fights are engaging and unique, providing a satisfying challenge with distinct mechanics and soundtracks.
- The game has a pleasant aesthetic and is easy to pick up, making it accessible for players.
- There is a lot of potential for future content, and many players are excited about the direction the game is heading.
- The game currently lacks content, feeling short and more like a boss rush than a fully developed experience.
- There are several bugs and technical issues, including crashes during boss fights and problems with enemy targeting.
- Exploration is limited, and the game could benefit from more weapon variety and progression between bosses.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging and challenging boss fights that offer unique mechanics, allowing players to opt for harder encounters in exchange for better rewards. While the game is still in early development and currently offers only about an hour of playtime, it shows significant potential and is recommended for those seeking a fun challenge.
“The fights with the bosses are surprisingly fun despite some being pretty challenging, and I like the mechanic of being able to choose a harder fight for more items and unique rewards.”
“The bosses all feel unique and use different mechanics, and while challenging, it never feels unfair.”
“This game has a lot of potential but is also in very early development; definitely recommended, but currently only has about an hour of gameplay available.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their pleasant and relaxing aesthetic, which strikes a balance between appealing and mature without being overly cutesy. Reviewers appreciate the art style and express hope for the game's success, indicating that the visuals contribute positively to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“The aesthetic is pleasant and relaxing but not cutesy, and the difficulty is accessible but not pathetically easy.”
“I love the art style and the leveling aspect; I'm choosing not to refund this in hopes the devs don't give up hope!”
“I have played 20 minutes and it has been a joy to play. I love the art style and hope more people buy this game :)”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game, particularly the boss tracks, has received high praise for its intensity and quality. Each boss features a unique soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, as their attacks are often synchronized to the beat, creating a satisfying rhythm for players.
“I did not expect the boss music to go that hard.”
“They each have their own soundtrack and often attack to the beat, which makes for a very satisfying experience overall.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is impacted by a mechanic where extra experience gained from quests is lost upon leveling up, which may frustrate players seeking to maximize their progression.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game shows promise but suffers from stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs, particularly with bosses becoming unresponsive.
“Has potential but it's a bit buggy.”
“Has potential and a bit buggy (bosses kept getting glitched and doing nothing).”
