HIGhSCORE

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 16 reviews
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"HIGhSCORE is a casual, single-player 2D platform jumper with rogue-lite elements, where players jump higher to collect items, level up, and unlock new items and abilities. The goal is to achieve high scores and climb the online leaderboard, with addictive gameplay and a learning curve that is perfect for platformer and rogue-lite fans. Customize your character and compete with other players to see who can reach the top of the rankings."

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Addictive gameplay with a fun pixel graphic style and numerous upgrades to unlock.
  • Perfect for short gaming sessions or as a casual game to play between larger titles.
  • Fast-paced and engaging, with a focus on high scores and leaderboards, making it highly replayable.
  • Lacks a story or meaningful characters, which may not appeal to all players.
  • Minor issues with the rune shop and item combinations that could frustrate completionists.
  • No tutorial or tips provided, which can make understanding game mechanics challenging for new players.
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, reminiscent of classic arcade titles like Doodle Jump and Icy Tower, with a strong emphasis on scoring through multipliers and power-ups that enhance replayability. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics, appealing graphics, and absence of pay-to-win elements, though some note the lack of tutorials or tips for new players. Overall, it is highly recommended for fans of platformers seeking a simple yet challenging experience.

    • “The gameplay itself is just as addictive as those other games, and my playtime will surely show it once the review is up: just jump up faster than the camera pans up.”
    • “I like the fast-paced gameplay, the graphics, the sounds, and the music; everything fits well into the overall concept.”
    • “Overall, I would recommend this game to anyone who loves fast-paced platformers and addictive gameplay.”
    • “Sure, it's an indie arcade game similar in gameplay to Doodle Jump or Icy Tower, with a focus on racking up your score via multipliers that can be obtained through power-ups, which can lead to replayability.”
    • “My only complaint is that this game does not have any tutorial or tips to help you understand the game mechanics better.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its ability to enhance the fast-paced gameplay, creating an addictive atmosphere that complements the visuals and particle effects. Players appreciate the soundtrack as a fitting backdrop, making it enjoyable to play while multitasking, such as listening to podcasts. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's engaging experience.

    • “I like the fast-paced gameplay, the graphics, the sounds, and the music; everything fits well into the overall concept.”
    • “A wonderfully addictive casual game with dope soundtracks. :3”
    • “No story, no lore, no meaningful characters, just a game to play while listening to the soundtrack or a podcast while trying to generate as much dopamine as possible with how the particle effects for every zone level up or multiplier show on the screen.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
    • “While the sound effects are decent, the music doesn't add anything significant to the experience and often feels like background noise.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their amazing pixel art style, which complements the fast-paced gameplay and overall game concept. Players appreciate how the visuals, along with the sounds and music, enhance the gaming experience, making it engaging and enjoyable.

    • “Amazing pixel graphic style, fun gameplay, and dozens of upgrades to unlock.”
    • “I like the fast-paced gameplay, the graphics, the sounds, and the music; everything fits well into the overall concept.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers high replayability due to its arcade-style gameplay, score multipliers, and a variety of power-ups. Additionally, the presence of numerous achievements and its rogue-lite elements further enhance the incentive to replay.

    • “The game has a lot of achievements, and its rogue-lite nature makes it highly replayable.”
    • “Sure, it's an indie arcade game similar in gameplay to Doodle Jump or Icy Tower, with a focus on racking up your score through multipliers obtained via power-ups that enhance replayability.”
    • “Sure, it's an indie arcade game similar in gameplay to Doodle Jump or Icy Tower, with a focus on racking up your score via multipliers that can be obtained through power-ups, but the replayability feels limited.”
    • “The game has a lot of achievements, and its rogue-lite type makes it really replayable, but after a few runs, it starts to feel repetitive.”
    • “While the game offers some replayability, the lack of variety in levels and challenges makes it hard to stay engaged for long.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and reliable gameplay.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
  • story1 mentions

    The game's story is largely absent, lacking lore and meaningful characters, making it more of a distraction for players seeking visual stimulation rather than a narrative experience. It serves primarily as a backdrop for engaging with its soundtrack or other media.

    • “No story, no lore, no meaningful characters; just a game to play while listening to the soundtrack or a podcast, trying to generate as much dopamine as possible with the particle effects for every zone level up or multiplier showing on the screen.”
    • “The narrative feels completely absent, leaving players with a hollow experience devoid of any emotional connection or investment in the characters.”
    • “The plot is so thin that it barely exists, making it difficult to care about the outcome or the characters involved.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game as it offers endless content and the opportunity to compete for high scores against friends, making it an engaging experience despite its indie status.

    • “It's about having a cheap, full-content indie game where you can spend indefinite time grinding and beating friends with higher scores.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making the game more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I found myself stuck in a loop of repetitive tasks, which took away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
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