Lab Rags

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Lab Rags is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Salt Mine Studios and was released on May 16, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 273 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

Unique and fun mechanics that allow players to use their own corpses to solve puzzles, providing a fresh take on the genre.
The game is free, making it an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a short, entertaining experience.
Charming art style and catchy music contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, reminiscent of games like Portal.

The game is very short, with only four levels that can be completed in under an hour, leaving players wanting more content.
Numerous bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, including issues with physics and mechanics that may frustrate players.
Lack of polish and depth in puzzle design, with some puzzles feeling too easy or unintuitive, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics centered around using your corpses as tools to solve puzzles, offering a fresh take on the puzzle platformer genre. While the game is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, some players noted technical issues and a lack of depth in puzzle design, suggesting that the core ideas could be further developed. Overall, it provides a solid, enjoyable experience, particularly for fans of innovative puzzle mechanics, despite some minor bugs and a short playtime.
- “The gameplay is definitely solid, minor bugs here and there, but not game-breaking yet.”
- “A fun puzzle game with a unique mechanic of your corpses being tools to solve the puzzle.”
- “Great game! The puzzles are sick and there's a bunch of ways to do them. I really like the mechanics and the premise of the game.”
- “A few bugs and mechanics that could have done with a few more iterations make this a recommend only to hardcore puzzle fans.”
- “From the lack of any real options, to the bugs, to the half-baked mechanics, to the graphics, this game is leaning more towards the bad side of mediocre than the good side.”
- “It has a few technical issues (e.g. textures are a bit strange at some places, and I have managed to see or even get to places where I was not supposed to be; no v-sync, which I missed when playing with an FPS limit), including some affecting gameplay (for example, I have accidentally removed a cube I was standing on plenty of times), but in general it's fine.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique art style and charming visuals, such as the moustachioed crash test dummies. However, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, with reports of glitches, performance issues, and a lack of adjustable graphics settings. Overall, while the aesthetic is often praised, the technical execution leaves room for improvement.
- “The graphics are decent, the moustachioed crash test dummies are a charming visual choice, and the music is catchy.”
- “Yes, it's an interesting art style; simple and body ragdoll physics are cool.”
- “Loved the aesthetic, it really felt like a lot of care went into this game in every aspect.”
- “Be warned, thanks to the nature of the game, it can be a graphics hog.”
- “From the lack of any real options, to the bugs, to the half-baked mechanics, to the graphics, this game is leaning more towards the bad side of mediocre than the good side.”
- “Horribly optimized dead genre and overall repetitive art style we have all seen a million times.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally characterized by a significant number of glitches and bugs, which range from minor graphical issues to more serious physics problems. While many players find these glitches to be entertaining and even enjoyable for speedrunning and creative gameplay, they detract from the overall experience for some. Despite these issues, the game is often described as fun and engaging, particularly given its free and short nature.
- “Bad game with a lot of glitches and basically no levels.”
- “There is also quite a few glitches ranging from graphic ones to some more serious issues with the physics.”
- “Super solid minus some glitches and bugs.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as catchy and fitting for its whimsical aesthetic, contributing to a light-hearted atmosphere. However, several users noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive and tiresome over time, with some finding it annoying due to its constant presence throughout the levels. Overall, while the music enhances the cozy vibe, its lack of variety may detract from the experience for some players.
- “The music is catchy.”
- “Cute little puzzle game, with a very cozy aesthetic and soundtrack.”
- “I really like the theme, with the music and the whimsical 'character', it just feels so light-hearted for a puzzle game which is a pretty fun approach!”
- “The music gets a bit tiresome to listen to after a little while.”
- “At first, I found it kind of boring: I didn't like the soundtrack very much (which is being played from every corner on all the levels, which is quite annoying).”
- “Same music plays throughout the game.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it charming, clever, and frequently hilarious, particularly in its unique take on the first-person physics puzzler genre. While some note that the game is unfinished and has bugs, these issues often add to the comedic experience rather than detract from it. Overall, the game is described as a funny and engaging puzzle platformer that keeps players entertained through its quirky mechanics and humorous concepts.
- “This game is a funny and charming experience that is worth your time.”
- “Clever and frequently hilarious spin on the first-person physics puzzler formula established by Portal.”
- “Funny puzzle platformer about deaths, revivals, and using your previous bodies as boxes or trampolines.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is a significant point of discussion, with some players finding it intensely scary and uncomfortable, while others appreciate its art deco style, which contributes to a compelling and immersive environment.
- “The art deco style is killer, very atmospheric.”
- “This game is scary; I can't play it. I am scared of the atmosphere and the models; it's extremely uncomfortable.”
- “This game is scary; I can't play it. I am scared of the atmosphere and the models. It's extremely uncomfortable. Help me.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and dull, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “I expected a thrilling experience, but the atmosphere is flat and uninspired, leaving me feeling disconnected.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being boring and confusing, with many users noting a lack of engaging narrative and minimal educational value.
- “The story is confusing and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There is no real narrative to follow, which makes the experience feel empty.”
- “The game fails to teach or immerse you in any meaningful way due to its lack of a coherent story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited content with only four levels that can be completed in under an hour, but players believe that adding options for player-generated levels could significantly enhance its replayability. Despite its brevity, the potential for varied approaches keeps the experience engaging.
- “Content-wise, the game only has 4 levels and can be finished in less than an hour, but the replayability is quite impressive.”
- “Fun short little game; I feel they could really enhance replay value by adding an option for player-generated levels.”
- “Fun short little game; I feel they could really add replay value if they added an option to play or create player-generated levels.”
- “Those different approaches really add a lot of replayability to the game!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for being poor, contributing to a repetitive art style that feels outdated. Players prone to motion sickness are particularly advised to steer clear due to the subpar graphical performance.
- “Horribly optimized dead genre and overall repetitive art style we have all seen a million times.”
- “However, if you get motion sickness in general from poorly graphically optimized games, then please do yourself a favor and avoid it.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as the puzzles lack intuitiveness and challenge, leading to a frustrating experience rather than an engaging one.
- “I like the idea of the game, but the puzzles aren't intuitive, they aren't challenging, and the game is just tedious at times.”