- April 12, 2018
- Dot Operator
Germination
51%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, optimization
66% User Score 29 reviews
Platforms
About
"Germination" is an arcade-style platformer where an astronaut must survive an alien planet by jumping on carnivorous plants. The game features a stage-based campaign with a tough boss, an endless hard mode, and a nursery with unlockable plant biographies and artwork. With hand-drawn pixel art and an original soundtrack, precise jumping is needed as platforms consist only of enemy heads.










Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
music3 positive mentions
- The pixel art and animations are beautiful and well-made, contributing to a satisfying visual experience.
- The gameplay is simple yet challenging, providing a high skill ceiling that keeps players engaged.
- The music adapts to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and making it enjoyable to play.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly at higher scores, which disrupts gameplay.
- Movement controls are finicky, and the hitboxes for enemies can be misleading, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- There is a lack of tutorials and UI/UX polish, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeGameplay is described as a mix of addictive elements and adequate movement mechanics, but it suffers from unrefined and jarring issues, including stuttering. While some players find it engaging, others feel that the overall experience does not justify the asking price of $4.
“It was made well and has very addictive gameplay.”
“It's addictive, with adequate movement, and decent binge mechanics.”
“Gameplay is generally unrefined and jarring for many forgettable reasons other than the stuttering.”
“It's addictive, with adequate movement, and decent binge mechanics - but I think the normal asking price of 4 bucks is a bit high for what the game has to offer.”