Grapple Gear

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Grapple Gear is a single player action game. It was developed by Jordan Lim and was released on March 22, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Grapple Gear is a fast-paced speed-running game focused on using the grapple for movement. The goal of each level is to grapple from platform to platform as you try and beat each level's gold medal time and your own personal best. Explore and Grapple your way through various worlds: Sci-Fi, Medieval, The Seven Seas, Feudal Japan, Spaaaaaace!

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Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

music7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The grappling hook mechanics can be fun and provide a sense of speed and agility, making it enjoyable for players who like parkour games.
The game is free-to-play, which is a positive aspect, allowing players to try it without any financial commitment.
Despite its bugs and simplicity, many players find the game entertaining and appreciate its potential for fun, especially in speedrunning.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and poor controls, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
Graphics and level design are considered subpar, with many reviewers noting that the visuals are not appealing and the levels lack depth.
The grappling mechanics are often criticized for being unresponsive and having a short range, making gameplay feel clunky and unsatisfying.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with players noting that while the grappling mechanics can be fun and provide a sense of speed when mastered, they are often criticized for being clunky and unresponsive. Many reviewers found the physics and level design frustrating, leading to an overall unsatisfying experience despite some enjoyment in achieving gold medals. The game's music received positive remarks, adding a redeeming quality to the otherwise problematic mechanics.
- “Small silly little game, but actually fun when putting a bit of time to learn the mechanics.”
- “Despite that, the swinging mechanic is pretty fluid and it's fun to try and get all the medals.”
- “Had a blast getting gold in every level, love the mechanics and the grappling!”
- “The physics are so horrendous, and I genuinely believe Roblox physics are better. I've never felt so frustrated when it comes to grapple mechanics.”
- “Controls are very clunky, grappling mechanics are terrible, but hey, the music hits.”
- “Good god, combine the broken swinging mechanics, poor controls, and absolutely absurd level design, and you get an unplayable experience.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread praise, with many players highlighting its quality and enjoyment, often comparing it favorably to soundtracks from other popular games. While some users noted issues with music implementation and originality, the overall sentiment is that the soundtrack significantly enhances the gaming experience, making it a standout feature. Many players expressed a desire for the music to be available on platforms like Spotify, underscoring its appeal.
- “Also, the music for Temple Climb is some of the best music I've heard from a game like this.”
- “Music is amazing and graphics are simple and fitting.”
- “This was awesome for a free game and the soundtrack was so good.”
- “The music in the game is stolen from Geometry Dash, same with some models.”
- “Controls are very clunky, grappling mechanics are terrible, but hey, the music hits.”
- “Be/yld5wmbncbm and maybe not putting music in the main menu and it's poorly implemented, so in total, if you have spare time, please play this.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally criticized for their low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals, which many players find unappealing and a significant drawback. While some appreciate the simplistic art style, the lack of customization options and numerous bugs detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals seem to be a polarizing aspect, with opinions ranging from enjoyment of the art style to disappointment in the technical execution.
- “Overall, insanely good quality, like the art style and overall just a very good game.”
- “Music is amazing and graphics are simple and fitting.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “Good concept, but it has an enormous amount of bugs, not enjoyable and absolutely poor quality graphics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is characterized by a number of bugs and glitches, particularly affecting movement mechanics and level interactions, which can lead to interesting gameplay experiences. While these issues are typical for an indie title, they may detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
- “However, the movement can be pretty buggy sometimes, and the grapple range is way too short.”
- “Its buggy nature leads to some really interesting run experimenting.”
- “I did find a few glitches, like on level 2 getting stuck on the gates, and of course, it's going to have minor glitches since it's an indie game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly enjoying the amusing bugs that add a lighthearted element to their experience while goofing off.
- “I find the bugs in the game to be enjoyable and funny whenever you're goofing off.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the map "Armada" to have high replayability, as it allows for extensive exploration of the game's mechanics and offers a unique experience compared to other levels, which some consider less engaging.
- “I don't understand why people say Armada is their least favorite map; it's the only map where you can truly push the limits of the engine, and honestly, it had the most replayability for me out of all the levels.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay, particularly during challenging levels, where moments of enjoyment can quickly turn to disappointment due to mechanics that hinder progress, such as the grapple feature being "too far."