Get The Gems
- November 11, 2016
- Psy-Labs
- 7h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Get the Gems" is an action/puzzle game where you play as Fluffy, a slimeball trapped in an abandoned mine. Your mission is to dig through caves, collect gems, and avoid obstacles to find your way back to the surface. The RELOADED version features improved gameplay, including enhanced controls, monster pathfinding, and a reworked cave system, with the option to play again at any time. The game is rewritten in an up-to-date language and supports OpenGL and Vulkan, using the player's desktop resolution.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles like Boulder Dash, appealing to fans of old-school games.
- Gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment when players overcome difficult levels.
- Recent updates have significantly improved the game, enhancing controls and overall polish, making it more enjoyable to play.
- Levels can be excessively long and difficult, requiring players to collect many gems and restart after minor mistakes.
- The game features a time limit that can be frustrating, especially for players who prefer a more relaxed pace.
- Controls can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the art style and its ability to evoke an old-school atmosphere, others feel that the character design, particularly the blob-like protagonist, detracts from the overall visual quality. There is a consensus that improvements could be made to enhance the graphics further.
“I mean, I like kind of everything from the art style of this game, but why is the character you play a blob?”
“Graphics and gameplay brilliantly convey the old-school atmosphere.”
“The graphics could be better than the current graphics.”
“The graphics could be better than the current graphics.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a polished and engaging variation of classic boulder dash mechanics, effectively capturing an old-school atmosphere through its graphics and design. Players can expect a highly playable experience that resonates with fans of the original.
“If you've already enjoyed Boulder Dash, rest assured that this is a very polished and playable variation on those mechanics.”
“Graphics and gameplay brilliantly convey the old-school atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both frustrating and rewarding; while it demands hours of effort and can lead to repeated failures, successfully overcoming challenges provides a significant sense of accomplishment.
“If you are not a Boulder Dash player (and maybe even if you are), you're getting into hours of frustration and grinding in a real-time puzzle game that will kill you over and over again for your slightest mistakes, but therefore also reward you with a huge sense of accomplishment when you figure out a solution and nail its execution.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the overall experience.”
“I found myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the gameplay, which really dampened my enthusiasm.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics and gameplay effectively capture a nostalgic old-school atmosphere, immersing players in a retro experience.
“The graphics and gameplay brilliantly convey the old-school atmosphere.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie ambiance of the game.”
“Every detail in the environment immerses you in a world that feels alive and captivating.”
