Indie Pogo

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Indie Pogo is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game. It was developed by Lowe Bros. Studios LLC and was released on July 10, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Indie Pogo is a platform brawler game for 2-4 players about bouncing, ricocheting, and pogoing your friends into oblivion! Gather your friends for 2-4 player local romps, or climb the online ladder in the bounciest of battles. Prepare yourself for a rompin' stompin' jumpin' good time!

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Audience ScoreBased on 398 reviews

gameplay42 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The auto-jumping mechanic adds a unique twist to the platform fighter genre, making gameplay feel fresh and chaotic.
The roster features a diverse range of indie characters, each with unique movesets that respect their original games.
The game is fun to play with friends, offering a casual experience that can lead to chaotic and entertaining matches.

The constant jumping mechanic can feel cumbersome and frustrating, leading to a lack of control over character movements.
Unlocking characters and stages can be a grind, with some players finding the in-game shop prices too high.
The single-player campaign can be confusing and lacks depth, especially in multi-player battles where it's hard to follow the action.

gameplay
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this title is polarizing, with some players enjoying the unique auto-jumping and pogo mechanics that add depth and frantic action, while others find these features cumbersome and chaotic. Many appreciate the character designs and the potential for fun multiplayer experiences, but criticisms include a lack of single-player content, poor tutorials, and input delays that hinder the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game offers a distinct take on the platform fighter genre, appealing to those who embrace its unconventional mechanics, but may frustrate players seeking a more traditional experience.
- “Each character has solid design and works well with the pogo mechanic. Tons of fun - will update review when I have put more hours in and future updates continue to come.”
- “Gameplay's excellent, the characters act just like how they are in their games, and while there isn't that much content right now, what's coming in the future plus a pretty chill community makes it enough for me to recommend this game to anyone who's a fan of indie games.”
- “The gameplay is easy to pick up and hard to master, and that's all I can really ask for.”
- “I just can't get behind the auto-jumping mechanic.”
- “The core mechanic, or as it should be called: the core gimmick, just bogs the whole thing down to a hard to control mess.”
- “The controls and general gameplay are very simple which makes it easy to learn, but in single player, is monotonous and gets stale very quickly.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally praised for their charm and fidelity to the source material, with well-aged visuals and vibrant colors that enhance the character and stage designs. While some art style dissonance is noted due to the crossover nature, the overall presentation is considered appealing, though it is somewhat undermined by janky gameplay. Players appreciate the eye-catching artwork and the variety of content, making the visual experience a highlight of the game.
- “The visuals of each stage feel pretty good to the sources, and the ones that needed a more polished visual feel got that.”
- “The game's graphics are very nice; the colors for the characters and stages combine with the sprite work, making them feel like they came from the games they are representing without making them feel out of place.”
- “Eye-catching artwork, interesting and fun gameplay, and faithful and true to source material.”
- “Graphics and overall presentation are charming, but the overall janky gameplay really makes this impossible to enjoy.”
- “This may be obvious, but while there is a bit of artstyle dissonance thanks to character designs, that's what I'd expect from crossovers.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the effort put into the soundtracks and enjoy the music from various games, others find the original themes limited and the overall presentation bland and forgettable. Despite these criticisms, many acknowledge that the music complements the game's visuals and mechanics well. Overall, the music is seen as a decent aspect of the game, though it could have been more memorable.
- “This game is unique and fun, and adding to each character's move sets is great. The lineup for the roster is solid, and I love the music from all the games in here; definitely worth it.”
- “Overall, the game is pretty decent with great visuals, stages, music, and characters.”
- “This game is awesome; everything just fits perfectly—the mechanics, the stages, the characters, the music—everything!”
- “I do feel a bit disappointed that the only original themes are in the menus and the sovereign stage, as far as I know.”
- “The entire game presentation is so bland and unappealing; the soundtracks are so plain and simple that they are pretty much forgettable and non-existent.”
- “It makes me sad because I can tell all the effort that the team put into the music, sprites, and especially the movesets they made for the characters.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely appreciated for its variety, with each character contributing unique comedic elements that enhance the multiplayer experience. However, in singleplayer mode, the chaotic nature of the gameplay can become frustrating, as players struggle to keep track of the action while the AI seems to navigate it effortlessly.
- “Nearly every character offers something different and funny.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely overshadowed by its gameplay mechanics, which focus on a complex system of attacks and movement rather than narrative or character development. Players express frustration with the limited defensive options, particularly the ineffective dodge mechanic, which detracts from the overall experience and emotional engagement. The risk vs reward system tied to crystal collection adds a layer of tension, but it does not significantly enhance the emotional depth of the game.
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and oversights reported by users, indicating that it remains quite unpolished.
- “This game is still very rough around the edges with a lot of weird glitches and oversights.”
- “The stability issues make it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
- “Frequent crashes and bugs really detract from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight that the game's replayability largely stems from its competitive nature, which encourages them to invest significant time to master mechanics and improve their skills. While some may question the game's replay value, dedicated players find enjoyment in pushing their limits and discovering new strategies, leading to extended play sessions.
- “This game offers endless replayability, as I find myself constantly discovering new strategies and techniques that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “Every time I play, I uncover different aspects of the game that I hadn't noticed before, making each session feel unique and rewarding.”
- “The competitive nature of the game drives me to improve and experiment, ensuring that I can always find new challenges and experiences, no matter how many hours I've already invested.”
- “The game lacks meaningful replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
- “After finishing the campaign, I found myself with nothing left to do. The side quests are repetitive and don't add much value.”
- “While the gameplay mechanics are solid, the lack of diverse content makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted to have some artstyle dissonance due to the crossover nature of the characters, which is generally expected in such scenarios. Overall, while the designs may clash, they contribute to the unique charm of the character interactions.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game for requiring excessive and tedious effort to unlock characters, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, long, unskippable animations contribute to the frustration, with some characters feeling incomplete or unengaging.
- “The game's UI features long, annoying animations that cannot be turned off, and the majority of the characters need to be unlocked through mindless grinding. Some of the characters seem unfinished or are just not fun to play with.”
- “The game's UI features long, annoying animations that cannot be turned off, and the majority of the characters need to be unlocked through mindless grinding. Some of the characters seem unfinished or are just not fun to play with.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for a richer story experience through the inclusion of classic indie characters as downloadable content (DLC), indicating that the current narrative may feel lacking due to the limited number of characters available. The potential for future DLC to expand the story by incorporating beloved characters from other games is seen as a positive prospect.