Joy Climb
- March 2, 2018
- SpeedLittleFox
Get on SteamYou must move upwards. Higher! To the Top!!! But more often you will fall down.
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Reviews
- Joy Climb can be a fun and challenging game to play when you're bored.
- The simple mechanics of swinging and grappling can provide a unique gameplay experience.
- Despite its flaws, some players found it decent for casual play.
- The game features poor, simplistic graphics that do not meet modern PC gaming standards.
- Controls cannot be customized, making it difficult for differently-abled gamers to play.
- There are concerns about fake positive reviews and unethical review manipulation, casting doubt on the game's credibility.
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are criticized for being simplistic and reminiscent of low-effort flash or mobile games, which fails to meet the visual standards expected by PC gamers. This lack of effort in the graphical design detracts from the overall quality and appeal of the game.
“The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been met with disappointment, as many gamers found it unengaging and lacking appeal. Overall, it fails to capture the interest of its audience.
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has raised concerns due to a surge of suspicious reviews, primarily in Russian, that appear shortly after its Steam launch. These reviews are linked to accounts that have made direct purchases of the game and are suspected of promoting asset flips and scams, indicating potential manipulation of the game's perceived value.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with prices set unreasonably high for in-game items that should be accessible to all players.”
“It seems like the developers are more focused on making money than providing a balanced and enjoyable experience for players.”
“The constant push for microtransactions detracts from the overall gameplay, making it feel like a cash grab rather than a genuine gaming experience.”
