Gravity Den
- April 15, 2016
- DiPi
"Gravity Den" is a physics-based puzzle-platformer starring Den, a one-eyed alien who can manipulate gravity. By changing the gravity around him, Den can move through walls, ceilings, and fly. The game features three large locations with 50 levels each, filled with various traps and obstacles. Collect stars to unlock challenging rooms and race against time to improve rankings.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and a fun soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a challenging gameplay experience with hardcore levels for players seeking a tough puzzle platformer.
- Many players found it enjoyable and worth the low price, appreciating the potential for fun despite some control issues.
- The controls are often criticized for being unresponsive and causing frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Players have reported issues with instant death mechanics when moving off-screen, which can lead to unfair deaths.
- There are bugs related to progression and achievements that detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as colorful and visually appealing, contributing positively to the game's upbeat dungeon aesthetic. However, some reviewers feel that while the art style is nice, it doesn't effectively convey the game's difficulty, similar to titles like Super Meat Boy. Overall, the graphics received a mixed rating, averaging around 6/10.
“Graphics are pretty nice to look at and physics seem to be on point.”
“It is a very colorful, upbeat approach to the dungeon aesthetic and the music is quick tempo, helping to drive you towards your goal.”
“Graphics 6/10”
“I'm not saying they need to change the art, but something like Super Meat Boy advertises its difficulty in part through its art style.”
“It is a very colorful, upbeat approach to the dungeon aesthetic, but the graphics feel lacking in depth and detail.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a fun, upbeat soundtrack that complements its colorful dungeon aesthetic and enhances the gameplay experience. The quick tempo of the music effectively drives players towards their goals, making it a fitting and engaging element of the overall polished platformer.
“It's a polished platformer with precision controls, consistent physics, beautiful pixel art, a fun soundtrack, and plenty of puzzle-rific levels!”
“It is a very colorful, upbeat approach to the dungeon aesthetic, and the music is quick tempo, helping to drive you towards your goal.”
“The soundtrack is also fitting.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised, with multiple users rating it 4 out of 5, highlighting a great concept that enhances the overall experience.
“Gameplay: 4/5 (great concept)”
“Gameplay: 4/5 (great concept)”