Grottesco Absurdus

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Grottesco Absurdus is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Anatoliy Loginovskikh and was released on October 25, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Grottesco Absurdus" is a surreal, minigame-filled experience that blends top-down, side-scrolling shooters, quests, puzzles, platformers, and casual arcade-style gameplay. It features over 7 worlds, diverse heroes, and a variety of visual styles, controlled easily with a mouse. With authentic music and an original soundtrack, this game promises a fun, unique adventure at an affordable price.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is unique and offers a bizarre, surreal experience that can be intriguing for players who enjoy mini-games.
It features a fun and absurd gameplay style that encourages players to discover the rules of each mini-game themselves.
The visuals and soundtrack contribute to the overall quirky atmosphere, making it a stylish and enjoyable time-killer.

The gameplay can feel shallow and is often based on trial and error, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
Many mini-games are poorly explained, making it difficult for players to understand what to do, which can detract from the experience.
The game is quite short, and some players may find it lacks depth and replay value, leaving them wanting more.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is primarily characterized by trial and error mechanics, often requiring precise timing in clicking actions, which some players find unengaging and short-lived. While there are various styles and whimsical elements present, the overall experience lacks depth and richness, with one notable minigame involving dodging bullets through a click-and-drag mechanic.
- “Many styles, colors, sprites, silliness, absurd gameplay, it's all there!”
- “Most of the gameplay consists of trial and error, and it often involves just clicking things at the right timing.”
- “The most 'mechanical' minigame is one where you click and drag a character to dodge bullets.”
- “The gameplay features many styles, colors, sprites, and absurd elements, but it lacks depth.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The soundtrack has received positive feedback, with users appreciating its dark techno style, despite the visuals being considered basic.
- “The visuals are kind of basic to be honest, but I really like the soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack features some dark techno music, which I enjoy.”
- “The visuals are kinda basic to be honest, but I really like the soundtrack.”
- “Some kind of dark techno music, as far as my knowledge in electronic music goes.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are considered basic by some users, featuring a mix of cool illustrations and 8-bit style visuals. While the visuals may not be highly detailed, they are complemented by an appreciated soundtrack.
- “The visuals go from cool-looking illustrations to 8-bit style in some cases.”
- “The visuals are kind of basic, to be honest, but I really like the soundtrack.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as stylish, absurd, and unexpectedly enjoyable, providing a bizarre and funny experience that exceeds expectations for its low price point.
- “I expected this game to be a bizarre, surreal, or funny experience.”
- “For a $1 game, this is stylish, absurd, funny, and shockingly fun.”