Many Buttons to Press

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Many Buttons to Press is a single player action game. It was developed by Eugene Zubko and was released on January 6, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

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27%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

As a game made by one person in 30 days, it is an admirable effort.
The concept behind the game is interesting, emphasizing learning, strategical thinking, and self-improvement.
The emotional satisfaction of completing a level can be rewarding.

The game is poorly designed with frustrating controls and janky mechanics, leading to unfair deaths.
It misrepresents itself as a sequel to 'Press Any Button', lacking the compelling story and character development of the original.
The game suffers from technical issues, including collision detection problems and unbalanced obstacles, making gameplay feel random and frustrating.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is hindered by poor collision detection, which significantly impacts the core mechanic of avoiding walls. While there are additional bugs, such as issues with missiles and falling spikes, they are less detrimental to the overall experience. Ultimately, the game lacks engaging elements beyond its flawed gameplay.
- “There are also other bugs, such as issues with missiles and falling spikes, but those can probably be easily fixed and don't really affect the gameplay that much, so let's move on.”
- “The worst part is that the engine lacks proper collision detection, and avoiding hitting walls is a core gameplay mechanic, which is really an unfortunate combination.”
- “Especially since the game offers nothing besides gameplay that seems worth experiencing.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a significant and time-consuming aspect, often requiring players to invest hours into perfecting levels. While some players appreciate the emphasis on learning and strategic thinking through grinding, others find it tedious, especially due to the randomness of obstacles that can lead to repetitive gameplay. Overall, the experience of grinding may not appeal to those seeking a more linear and emotionally engaging game.
- “Spent 2 hours from start to finish in zone 2 level 1, spent 2 hours grinding zone 2 level 2, and took 1.5 hours to finish zone 2.”
- “The obstacles you get are completely random (except for some special cases), which can lead to meaningless grinding.”
- “Sincere suggestion: if you are looking for a linear, emotional, cute piece like 'press any button', and don't like grinding one level for 2 hours for a single time of perfection only to make it to the next level like Celeste, this game is probably not for you.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is noted for its effectiveness and creativity, with one reviewer highlighting the engaging narrative of a compelling character, a-eye. However, another perspective points out that the game has minimal story depth, suggesting that the main character could be interchangeable without affecting gameplay. Overall, the story is a mixed bag, with some finding it captivating while others see it as lacking substance.
- “What made the original stick out to me besides its really effective story was how it took the simple concept it had and literally played with it in fun ways.”
- “The main draw of the game for me was experiencing more of A-eye's story, and A-eye is a compelling character.”
- “It has barely any story at all; the main character, despite being the same in both games, could be literally anything else, and this game would still work the same as it does.”
- “The original stood out to me because of its really effective story, but this one lacks that depth and creativity.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a linear and emotionally engaging experience, appealing to those who prefer a cute narrative over challenging gameplay. Players find the emotional payoff from completing levels to be highly satisfying, though it may not suit those who dislike grinding for perfection.
- “The emotional gain after finishing a level is super satisfying.”
- “If you are looking for a linear, emotional, cute piece like 'Press Any Button', and don't like grinding one level for 2 hours for a single time of perfection only to make it to the next level like Celeste, this game is probably not for you.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics have been criticized for glitchy viewport scaling, particularly on ultra-wide monitors, leading to noticeable artifacts in both visuals and text when played in fullscreen mode.
- “Viewport scaling is glitchy, and if you have an ultra-wide monitor and decide to play in fullscreen, you'll notice artifacts in both visuals and text pretty much everywhere.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The background music features a notable "once again" sample, but it is criticized for ending abruptly, which may disrupt the overall flow of the experience.
- “The background music with the 'once again' sample ends abruptly.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”