Gon' E-Choo!
- November 25, 2015
- Marc Ellis
Get on Steam"Gon' E-Choo!" is a 3-stage arcade-style game featuring the otter gathering paper airplanes and battling foes with a yoyo. Inspired by early 80s platformers, it offers tricky AI for casual players and non-random patterns for master players. The virtual arcade cabinet setup, complete with mechanical sounds and a CRT monitor, enhances the nostalgic experience, with VR support for added immersion.
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Reviews
- The game successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic arcade games, particularly reminiscent of Popeye, with engaging gameplay and charming graphics.
- The immersive experience of playing in a simulated arcade environment, complete with CRT emulation and sound effects, adds to the overall enjoyment.
- At its low price point, the game offers addictive gameplay and a fun challenge, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of retro gaming.
- The game has limited content with only three levels that repeat, which may lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
- Some players have reported issues with controls being overly sensitive or laggy, particularly when using certain controllers.
- The game's theme and elements related to furry vore may not appeal to all players, potentially alienating a broader audience.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a nostalgic homage to classic arcade titles, particularly reminiscent of the Popeye game, featuring simple yet engaging mechanics that involve collecting items while avoiding a pursuing enemy. Players appreciate the smooth controls, amusing sprite animations, and a gradually increasing challenge, though the overall experience is straightforward and lacks modern complexities like character growth or intricate storylines. While the mechanics are easy to grasp, they offer enough challenge to keep players entertained, making it a well-crafted tribute to old-school gaming.
“The gameplay is simple, funny, smooth, but challenging at the same time.”
“Normally I'm not a big fan of the old school arcade genre, but this is a well-crafted experience with someone that knows basic and good arcade gameplay.”
“The arcade gameplay plays just like the Popeye arcade game, collecting trinkets to move to the next level, avoiding a big guy, etc. That's the main highlight of the game and it's good and challenging fun.”
“Just like those old games, there are limited mechanics; you don't fight the bad guy, you just keep running to avoid him while getting enough keys (in this case, paper airplanes) to progress to the next level.”
“But the gameplay is the exact same; the characters' attack patterns and animations are all pretty much the same.”
“It's simple, the levels repeat (with growing difficulty), and the gameplay isn't hard to pick up, but grows challenging over time.”
- music15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its authenticity, effectively capturing the nostalgic sound of classic arcade games with peppy tunes and retro sound effects. Players appreciate the option to customize their audio experience, such as turning off the arcade machine's music while retaining sound effects, enhancing the immersive atmosphere. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and nostalgic appeal, making it a fitting homage to the arcade era.
“It's a fun-ish formula, peppy music, and a very interesting hub background.”
“The graphical style, the font chosen for the text, the music with its authentic sounding bloops and bleeps, and gameplay are all the atmosphere I need.”
“The music and graphics are spot on for an 80's arcade game.”
“Walking around in the room to mess with stuff like the radio you can turn on for music in the room is neat but just a novelty to me.”
“The arcade game is, for some reason, in an arcade machine in a tiny dingy room containing spare arcade parts, flyers for the game, and a tape deck with a piece of music that's like real people recorded the game's theme.”
“The sound is spot on for the chips that were used at that time and the music is a happy little jingle.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic quality, reminiscent of classic NES and SNES games, with a charming aesthetic that captures the essence of 80s arcade visuals. Users appreciate the attention to detail in the artwork, CRT screen emulation, and animations, which contribute to an immersive atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature that complements the gameplay experience.
“The graphics and coding are both amazing.”
“The gameplay is very similar to that of a NES game but with graphics of the SNES.”
“The gameplay is very similar to that of an NES game but with graphics of the SNES.”
“The others seem too focused on delivering the aesthetic (usually with too many colors) alongside gameplay that conforms to modern video game expectations: there has to be an overarching story, a metagame, a save system, character growth, a difficulty curve that gently guides players to credits.”
“The CRT screen emulation, animations, and graphics are straight out of a time-warp.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as a blend of nostalgic elements, including a graphical style reminiscent of classic arcade games, authentic sound effects, and engaging gameplay. While some players find it evokes a sense of loneliness and claustrophobia, others appreciate it for effectively capturing the essence of mastering an old cabinet game. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the gaming experience.
“The graphical style, the font chosen for the text, the music with its authentic sounding bloops and bleeps, and gameplay are all the atmosphere I need.”
“I guess it's to add 'atmosphere' to the experience, but to me, this just felt kind of lonely and claustrophobic.”
“The atmosphere.”
“For me, it really captures the atmosphere of playing an old cabinet game and it offers the fun of learning to master a new machine.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story features a subplot involving child-based diseases threatening humanity, but it often takes a backseat to the game's vibrant aesthetics and modern gameplay conventions. While the overarching narrative may feel secondary, players appreciate the decent storytelling, engaging music, and enjoyable level design, especially considering the game's price.
“In all seriousness, for its price, it's got decent gameplay, good story, fun music, and a fun level design.”
“There might be a subplot about child-based diseases wiping out humanity.”
“The others seem too focused on delivering the aesthetic (usually with too many colors) alongside gameplay that conforms to modern video game expectations: there has to be an overarching story, a metagame, a save system, character growth, and a difficulty curve that gently guides players to credits.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be amusing, particularly for VR users, though it may only entertain briefly. Overall, players find the gameplay to be a blend of simplicity and challenge, with a consistent comedic tone throughout.
“The gameplay is simple, funny, smooth, but challenging at the same time.”
“The VR gimmick is funny for a few seconds if you're one of the 1% who splurged on a VR set, I'd imagine.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by its integration of advertisements within the arcade machine experience, which serves both as a promotional tool and a nostalgic nod to the traditional arcade culture. Players encounter these ads as part of the overall aesthetic, enhancing the game's appeal while also functioning as a marketing strategy.
“You get to look at a few parts of the arcade machine and see some advertisements for the game as it's hitting the arcade.”
“Arcade machines were something special - like a big bulky advertising box that wants to sell itself to you.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's strong replayability, likening it to the engaging challenge and charm of mid-80s arcade games while offering a fresh experience. Players appreciate the ability to revisit the game for new challenges and enjoyment.
“This game perfectly captures the magic, challenge, and replayability of a mid-80s arcade game while offering something fresh and new.”
“The variety of choices and paths in this game ensures that every playthrough feels unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and different character builds, I find myself coming back to this game time and again to explore all its possibilities.”
“The game lacks the depth and variety needed to keep players coming back for more.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
“The limited choices and predictable outcomes make replaying feel more like a chore than a fun experience.”
