Grapplania

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Join Lynn, a descendant of a long line of whip-wielding warriors, in a 2D adventure through a perilous, abandoned castle filled with treasure.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a satisfying and rewarding experience once players master the grappling mechanics, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a challenge.
The graphics and music are charming and enhance the overall gameplay experience, reminiscent of classic platformers.
The game is tutorial-friendly and provides a good sense of progression, especially for players interested in speedrunning.

The controls and camera can be frustrating, with issues like inconsistent hitboxes and a shaky camera that make gameplay unnecessarily difficult.
The game has a steep learning curve, which may deter casual players and lead to frustration, especially in later levels.
Some design choices, such as the placement of checkpoints and the speed of character movement, contribute to a tedious experience.

gameplay
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a grappling mechanic that initially poses a challenge due to its complexity, but becomes rewarding as players master it. While the game features some engaging mechanics and a strong presentation, the difficulty spikes in later levels may deter some players, and there are few puzzles that utilize the grappling mechanic effectively. Overall, the game is well-crafted and appeals to those who enjoy challenging platformers.
- “A bit hard to control or understand the grappling mechanic at first, but makes sense after a while.”
- “The difficulty does spike pretty hard in later levels, but there are also some really cool mechanics that make it worth pushing through.”
- “The mechanics are brutal, but very rewarding when you get the hang of it.”
- “The grappling mechanic is far too flawed.”
- “It's a bit hard to control or understand the grappling mechanic at first.”
- “Very few puzzles utilize this mechanic.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its ability to enhance gameplay, with many noting that it complements the pacing and difficulty of levels effectively. While some players appreciate the multilayered compositions, others feel that the sound design leans too modern for their taste. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect that contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The music is perfect to keep you progressing.”
- “The multilayered backgrounds and music made the difficult portions much more bearable.”
- “The music and sounds also add a lot to the overall game.”
- “The music and sounds are too modern.”
- “I wish the background music's beat matched the timing of the disappearing blocks.”
- “While the multilayered backgrounds and music made the difficult portions more bearable, they still felt out of place.”
graphics
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users appreciating their simplicity and intriguing art style, while also noting that the sound effects complement the visual experience effectively. Overall, there are no significant complaints regarding the graphics.
- “I also really enjoy the graphics; they're simple but still intriguing.”
- “Awesome sound effects and good graphics.”
- “The art style is fine; no complaints.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to slow character movements and camera issues, which contribute to a tedious experience. While the game shows potential for improvement, adjustments are needed to enhance enjoyment without sacrificing difficulty.
- “For a student project, it's quite good, but the camera and slow character movements make this a very frustrating and tedious experience.”
- “There are a variety of changes worth exploring that would make the game less tedious while keeping the difficulty and spirit.”