Happenlance

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Happenlance is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with fantasy, drama, comedy and historical themes. It was developed by Cyborg Primate and was released on October 22, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Happenlance" is a historical platformer game that can be played in single-player, co-op multiplayer, and PvP modes. In the game, players use a spear as their primary weapon to climb mountains, impale enemies, and solve physics puzzles. The game offers a competitive arena for online PvP matches with rollback netcode, as well as an epic campaign against the monarch that can be played solo or with a friend.

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graphics3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game offers a satisfying challenge with well-designed levels that encourage learning and mastery of mechanics.
Co-op gameplay enhances the experience, making it more enjoyable and fun with friends.
The controls are intuitive and the physics mechanics are engaging, providing a rewarding platforming experience.

Some levels are excessively difficult with unclear success criteria, leading to frustration.
Multiplayer features are currently limited, and there are bugs affecting online play.
The game has been criticized for its high price without significant content updates.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and innovative use of simple controls that lead to varied movement options. The level design effectively teaches players about the in-depth physics and mechanics, creating unique challenges that build on previous experiences. The game stands out for its vaulting mechanic, which is rarely seen in other titles.
- “The very simple controls lead to surprisingly varied movement mechanics, which the level design fully explores in creative ways.”
- “The physics/mechanics are quite in-depth.”
- “How the level design has been set up is so that it teaches you a specific part of the physics/mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is pretty solid.”
- “I've seen many references to getting over it, and I think that's because it's the only other game that uses the vaulting mechanic; I genuinely can't think of any others.”
- “Also, this just isn't a mechanic I see in a lot of games!”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork, which effectively complements the gameplay mechanics. However, some users have reported minor technical issues, such as sprite batching problems related to specific graphics cards. Overall, the art style is a significant draw for players.
- “The artwork is very pretty.”
- “I only wanted to give this one a try because I found the art style and slightly tweaked game mechanics working great together.”
- “The art style and game mechanics work great together.”
- “I had a small issue with my graphics card regarding sprite batching.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a smooth gaming experience with no stuttering, indicating effective optimization.
- “I experienced no stuttering.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is notably sparse, leading to a lack of atmosphere during gameplay. Players have expressed disappointment, suggesting that those seeking a more immersive experience may need to provide their own soundtrack.
- “There was a general lack of music, which I didn't like, so if you want to relax to some tunes while repeatedly plunging to your death on spikes, then you may need to play your own audio.”