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Lavapools

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57%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Lavapools is a single player survival platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Visumeca and was released on May 4, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Dodge death in a rising hell ! No weapons. Only dodging, pure skill and understanding regular patterns.

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
music4 positive mentions
  • Challenging yet fair gameplay that feels rewarding and addictive.
  • Visually appealing with a great soundtrack and nostalgic 8-bit aesthetics.
  • Unique mechanics that incorporate risk/reward strategies, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Levels lack variety and can feel repetitive, with only around 10 levels available.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, like the long acceleration time for Crab Dad, can be frustrating.
  • The visual style can make it difficult to discern hazards, leading to unexpected deaths.

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay is centered around dodging obstacles as a crab while collecting gems, offering a fun and challenging experience that feels rewarding and addictive. However, players note that the mechanics can feel slightly off, with a learning curve due to the character's acceleration. While the levels share a similar structure, the inclusion of different level types helps maintain interest.

    • “The dodge-focused gameplay takes a little time to get used to, but it feels rewarding as you navigate through challenges.”
    • “Quite fun and challenging yet simple gameplay where you mainly dodge obstacles as a crab while trying to collect gems to activate a portal.”
    • “I really liked the gameplay of the game; it felt addicting, and whenever I died, it felt like it was my fault and not the game's!”
    • “The dodge-focused gameplay takes a little time to get used to; Crab Dad occasionally has a long acceleration time to get up to speed.”
    • “Overall, the core mechanics are just a few inches off from being a solid experience; in its current form, this game misses the mark.”
    • “While the levels are similar and the only mechanic involves dodging bats, blades, and spinning arrow thingies, there are three different level types to keep it interesting.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, -40% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its great quality and dynamic nature that enhances the gameplay experience. The soundtrack is described as nostalgic and fitting for the game's 8-bit style, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment despite the game's challenging levels.

    • “Oh my, this game is really great! It has a nostalgic old-fashioned 8-bit style that you will love. I highly assure you will have fun with this game, but at the same time hate it. It is really awesome, and it has really good music and a story to follow through the game.”
    • “I loved the music, especially that it is dynamic.”
    • “Music is top notch too.”
    • “The hazard level, rank, and music also reset when you die.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”

  • story

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

    The game's story is engaging and complements its nostalgic 8-bit style, providing a compelling narrative that players can follow as they navigate challenging levels. While the gameplay can be frustratingly difficult, the overall experience is enhanced by a well-crafted storyline and enjoyable music.

    • “This game is a really great 8-bit and nostalgic old-fashioned game, and it has a story to follow throughout the game.”
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Lavapools is a survival platformer game with comedy theme. Common tags for Lavapools include indie, score attack, pixel graphics, difficult, top-down and others.

Lavapools is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Lavapools was released on May 4, 2016.

Lavapools was developed by Visumeca.

Lavapools has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Lavapools for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lavapools is a single player game.

Similar games include Crossing Souls, Titan Souls, Aeterna Noctis, Shotgun Legend, Airscape: The Fall of Gravity and others.