Holly-Day Ice-Spionage
- January 4, 2024
- Don't Feed the Wuff
Get on SteamIn "Holly-Day Ice-Spionage," play as Holly the shark and complete a holiday mission for the WHISPER organization by freezing party guests with your water blaster. Be cautious of their counterattacks using various items. Your performance will determine one of four possible endings in this morally ambiguous, slippery shooting arcade game.
Reviews
- The game features cute and expressive character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- Gameplay is simple yet fun, with satisfying mechanics that keep players engaged.
- There are multiple endings to unlock, providing motivation for players to improve their high scores.
- The game is quite short and lacks depth, with limited levels and enemies.
- Ice physics can be frustrating and may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- There are some technical issues, such as control rebinding not functioning properly.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun and unique mechanics, featuring satisfying physics and fast-paced action that stands out in a genre often plagued by repetitive themes. Players can engage in simple yet enjoyable actions like freezing enemies, dodging, and utilizing slippery ice physics, all contributing to a frantic and enjoyable experience. The combination of cute characters and engaging gameplay further enhances its appeal.
“I found the gameplay to be really fun, due to its satisfying physics and fast-paced gameplay.”
“The gameplay is simple; you can shoot to freeze enemies, throw your gun, or do a little spin move to dodge and knock away enemies. Of course, moving with some of the slipperiest ice physics adds to a feeling of frantic action that surprisingly feels good!”
“Not only does its zany gameplay stand on its own outside of Christmas Day, but its concept is very unique for a terminally creatively bankrupt genre that recycles the same three ideas over and over again: Santa's an incompetent oaf and needs you to do his job, Santa's gone round the twist and is committing mass murder, or the elves are on strike and need to be put in their place.”
“The gameplay is simple; you can shoot to freeze enemies, throw your gun, or do a little spin move to dodge and knock away enemies. Of course, you also move with some of the slipperiest ice physics, adding to a feeling of frantic action that surprisingly feels good!”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its pleasant and fitting Christmas theme, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the simple and fun gameplay experience.
“A short little Christmas-themed game; while it isn't much, it's actually pretty fun and simple. In addition, the art style and music are very nice.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story of "Holly-day Ice-spionage" revolves around the character Holly, who embarks on a mission to gather "meowcenaries" from a rival corporation to enhance her company's Christmas party. While the premise is creative and whimsical, reviewers note that the narrative lacks depth and substance.
“The story aside, it's a neat idea, but there isn't much to it.”
“Holly-day ice-spionage: a bite-sized arcade game where you must help 'spare air supply' Holly on her mission to collect 'meowcenaries' from a rival corporation in order to add guests to your company Christmas party before they can deflate her like the balloon she is.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's unique and humorous character designs, highlighting their expressiveness and the engaging visual reactions of characters, particularly in comedic situations. However, there is limited discussion on deeper character development beyond aesthetics.
“I'm also a huge fan of the game's downright bizarre concept, and it's funny, highly expressive character designs. Seeing the expressions on those cats' faces when you freeze them never gets old!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its bizarre concept and expressive character designs, particularly the amusing reactions of the characters when frozen. Players find it to be a hilarious and addictive experience, making it an enjoyable pick-up-and-play title, especially given its low price.
“I'm also a huge fan of the game's downright bizarre concept, and it's funny, highly expressive character designs (seeing the expressions on those cats' faces when you freeze them never gets old!).”
“Overall, the game is a hilarious and addicting little experience that you can easily pick up and play at a moment's notice, and for under $5, it's totally worth it!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's stability is compromised by issues such as weapons frequently dropping at the player's feet upon taking damage, and the freezing mechanic causing nearby enemies to become displaced, often leading to unintended interactions with the environment.
“When you get hurt, your gun almost always lands right at your feet, and just holding down the fire button constantly freezes nearby enemies. The blocks of ice are usually pushed into the water by other enemies crowding around.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing significant progress.”
“I often experience lag spikes that disrupt gameplay, especially during critical moments.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a charming Christmas-themed art style that enhances its fun and simple gameplay, complemented by pleasant music. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience.
“A short little Christmas-themed game; while it isn't much, it's actually pretty fun and simple. The art style and music are very nice.”
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that really bring the game to life.”
“I was blown away by the visual design; every scene is beautifully crafted and adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
