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Is This A Platformer?

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61%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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About Is This A Platformer?

Is This A Platformer? is a single player platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by TLD-Production and was released on April 22, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

About This Game Overview: Is This a Platformer? is a fast-paced action platformer that throws players into a hilariously absurd adventure filled with quirky characters, over-the-top obstacles, and laugh-out-loud moments at every turn. Step into the shoes of Kenzu, a young Japanese video game otaku, suddenly pulled into a bizarre digital world. His mission? Rescue his brother from the clutch…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
humor6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and humorous storyline with absurd and memorable characters that provide a refreshing and silly tone.
  • Boss fights are interesting, dramatic, and fun, blending platforming and combat effectively, with some bosses praised for their design and challenge.
  • The retro pixel art style is colorful and playful, complementing the game's quirky atmosphere, and the soundtrack is highly praised, adding to the overall experience.
  • Level design is uneven, with some sections feeling repetitive or primarily serving humor rather than smooth gameplay flow.
  • Combat mechanics and hitboxes are often criticized as simple and unfair, causing frustration due to poor responsiveness and broken animations.
  • Some bosses and late-game platforming sections are considered overly difficult or rely on exploitative tactics, which diminishes the challenge and enjoyment.

  • humor

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is a standout feature, characterized by its quirky and ridiculous elements like a laughing sun and screaming fruit, which add a unique personality and charm. The comedic tone enhances the experience, especially during dramatic boss fights, making the simple combat and short length enjoyable and memorable.

    • “Is a surprisingly funny little action platformer that I enjoyed mainly because it refuses to behave like a normal platform game.”
    • “I enjoyed the boss fights because they feel much more dramatic than the rest of the game while still maintaining the same ridiculous sense of humor.”
    • “Details like the laughing sun and screaming fruit make it clear that the developers are having fun with the concept, and I appreciated that personality.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a charming retro pixel art style that complements the game's fun and quirky platforming adventure. The colorful visuals and distinctive art design are generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience despite being described as just "alright" by some.

    • “The retro pixel art works really well for the game's style.”
    • “Is a fun and goofy little platforming adventure with colorful visuals and plenty of strange ideas.”
    • “The game is great, tbh I wanted more content but for an indie studio and a small price, 4 hours of gameplay is decent, great music and visuals too.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised, with several users calling it amazing or a masterpiece, particularly highlighting the soundtrack's quality. While most find the music consistently good, there are mixed feelings about specific areas like the moon section. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the game's experience and leaves players eager for more content.

    • “10/10 for the music”
    • “The game is great, tbh I wanted more content but for an indie studio and a small price, 4 hours of gameplay is decent, great music and visuals too.”
    • “Yoo the soundtracks are amazing, I need a DLC!”
    • “The music was diabolical, too. I wish they would publish a DLC soon.”
    • “If you are wondering why I didn't comment on other areas, it's because the music is pretty much fine—nothing is particularly good or bad about it, except for the Moon area.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable and fun, with engaging humor and characters, though some boss attacks can feel frustrating. While the game is relatively short, around 4 hours, it offers decent content for its indie status and price. Overall, players find the gameplay solid but not exceptional.

    • “7.5/10 would probably play again. Some bosses have dumb attacks and the game is pretty short, but I liked the humor, characters, and also the gameplay.”
    • “The game is great. I wanted more content, but for an indie studio and a small price, 4 hours of gameplay is decent, with great music and visuals too.”
    • “Some bosses have dumb attacks and the game is pretty short.”
    • “Gameplay is nice and fun to play, but not that good though.”
    • “It's just gameplay.”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is deliberately absurd and embraces its ridiculousness, which adds a unique and memorable identity to the game. This lighthearted approach complements the gameplay's tight movement and exaggerated enemy design.

    • “The story is intentionally ridiculous, and I liked that the game leans into the absurdity instead of trying to make everything overly serious.”
    • “I enjoyed the tight movement, silly enemies, and exaggerated boss fights, while the absurd story gives the game a memorable identity.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    Users generally agree that the game is well optimized, providing smooth performance without significant issues.

    • “Optimized well”
    • “Poorly optimized”
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4-4h Spent by most gamers
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Is This A Platformer? is a platformer game with comedy theme. Common tags for Is This A Platformer? include free to play, indie, 2d, story rich, cute and others.

Is This A Platformer? is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Is This A Platformer?.

Is This A Platformer? was released on April 22, 2024.

Is This A Platformer? was developed by TLD-Production.

Is This A Platformer? has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Is This A Platformer? for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Is This A Platformer? is a single player game.

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