Marvin The Hatter
- April 19, 2019
- Red twice potato
Get on Steam"Marvin the Hatter" is a pixel art platformer that takes you on a journey through a boy's nightmares. With a finite flying candle as your weapon, you must navigate through traps and destroy nightmares while looking for unique approaches to different types of enemies. The game features a soundtrack from HateBit and pays homage to old-school classics. Your goal is to help Marvin escape his nightmares and understand who dragged him into them.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a charming aesthetic and the animations are full of personality.
- It's an enjoyable experience for its short duration, with a decent soundtrack.
- The game offers a unique combat mechanic involving trap laying, which is interesting in theory.
- The game is very short, feeling more like a demo or prototype than a full release.
- There is a lack of explanation for controls and mechanics, making it difficult to understand how to play.
- It suffers from bugs and unfair enemy placements, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their enjoyable aesthetic and vibrant animations, which are noted for their personality and overall quality.
“This game has a really enjoyable aesthetic, and the animations have a ton of personality to them.”
“Graphics and animations are on point.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely perceived as lacking, with users noting that the bugs present are neither amusing nor engaging.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with issues that detract from the overall experience rather than adding any entertainment value.
“It's buggy but not in a funny or interesting way.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is minimal and lacks depth, primarily consisting of information available on the store page, leaving players wanting more narrative development.
“There's not really a story to speak of beyond what is on the store page.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music has been positively highlighted, with reviewers noting that it features a pretty good soundtrack, which adds value to the overall experience despite the game's short length and low price.
“The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“I love how the music sets the mood perfectly for each level.”
“The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is hindered by a lack of guidance, as players must navigate and understand the controls and mechanics without any explanations, leading to a frustrating learning curve.
“The game doesn't explain anything about its controls or mechanics, leaving players to figure out how everything works on their own.”
“Gameplay is frustrating due to the lack of guidance; it's hard to enjoy when you have to learn everything through trial and error.”
“The absence of tutorials or clear instructions makes the gameplay experience confusing and unenjoyable.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game may have some emotional elements, it does not deliver a deeply impactful or significant emotional journey.
