In Between Games

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In Between Games is a platform adventure game where you get trapped into your TV and you have to take the role of old classic platformer heroes in order to get out! This game is composed of three well known universes which come with an unique gameplay each!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The music is enjoyable and one of the best aspects of the game.
The concept of combining elements from classic games like Mario, Mega Man, and Sonic is creative and offers variety in gameplay.
Despite its flaws, some players found it entertaining and appreciated the effort put into the game by the young developer.

The game is a poor imitation of classic platformers, with sluggish controls and floaty character movement.
Visual quality is low due to the use of outdated pixel art, and there are no options to customize graphics settings.
The gameplay is riddled with bugs, inconsistent difficulty, and lacks the engaging mechanics found in the original games it attempts to emulate.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay has been criticized for being a subpar imitation of classic platformers like Mario, Mega Man, and Sonic, suffering from poor control handling and frustrating mechanics. While it features three themed sets of levels, the overall experience is short and occasionally tedious, reflecting the developer's inexperience.
- “Some clones present updated or original graphics, an involving story, or exciting original new mechanics.”
- “So here’s the thing: if you decide to imitate a classic like Mario, Mega Man, or Sonic, your gameplay needs to be at least as good as those.”
- “[b]Gameplay:[/b] There are three sets of levels, each in the vein of a different theme: Mario, Mega Man, and Sonic.”
- “It's a woefully deficient ripoff with worse control handling and gameplay.”
- “The game itself is short and at times a little frustrating, with some tedious mechanics, but it's very understandable being this the first game the developer has made!”
- “Gameplay: there are three sets of levels, each in the vein of a different theme: Mario, Mega Man, and Sonic.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's graphics are criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, lacking options for resolution adjustment or customization, which limits players' ability to enhance the low-quality visuals. In contrast, some clones offer improved graphics, engaging narratives, or innovative mechanics.
- “Some clones present updated or original graphics, an engaging story, or exciting new mechanics.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There is no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is criticized for being a lackluster imitation of classic games, featuring a thin narrative where the protagonist, Alex, is transported into a video game world after his TV is struck by lightning. Overall, the plot is deemed unoriginal and uninspiring, contributing to a negative gameplay experience.
- “A lazy imitation of other original and classic games, mashed together with a paper-thin story to make something wholly unoriginal and frankly terrible to play.”
- “Some clones present updated or original graphics, an involving story, or exciting original new mechanics.”
- “The protagonist's name is Alex; his TV is struck by lightning, and he's sucked into the video game world.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise from users, with many expressing their enjoyment of both the soundtrack and its integration with the game's art. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Loved the music!”
- “I also have to say that I really enjoyed the art and music a lot.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, poorly designed menus, and sluggish jumping mechanics in the "Mario" worlds, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Very buggy; the menus are very sloppy, and jumping is way too slow in the 'Mario' worlds.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”