Mekabolt
- August 23, 2019
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- 1h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Mekabolt" is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game where players, as a theme park technician, must repair haywire robots using a trusty Mekabolt. Manipulate robots to overcome obstacles and beat 100 puzzle-platforming challenges, using them as platforms, riding them to new heights, and burning underbrush. With unique robot manipulation gameplay, players must also watch out for dangerous traps and enjoy the colorful 2D art.
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Reviews
- Cute and simple design with enjoyable puzzle platforming mechanics.
- Great for short gaming sessions, with levels that can be completed quickly.
- Good pixel art and music, creating a charming atmosphere.
- Extremely short gameplay, often completed in under an hour.
- Controls can be clunky and are not rebindable, leading to frustration.
- Lack of depth and challenge, making it feel repetitive and overly simple.
- gameplay30 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by interesting and unique mechanics that evolve across four distinct worlds, providing a fresh experience with each level. While the game offers enjoyable puzzle-platforming elements and solid art and music, it suffers from a lack of tutorial prompts and occasionally unforgiving hitboxes. Overall, players find the gameplay fun and engaging, though the experience is relatively short, typically lasting around 30-45 minutes.
“The mechanics are interesting, and the game keeps introducing new ones to keep the adventure fresh.”
“Each of the four worlds swap out the mechanics of the previous world so you won't be doing the same things in 1-1 that you'll be doing in 2-1, so the experience gets a big freshen up every quarter.”
“Don't expect to play this game for more than 30-45 minutes, but for that time, you'll have good art, nice music, and, most importantly, thoroughly enjoyable puzzle-platformer gameplay.”
“I bought the 'platform bundle'... devious dungeons yes, random heroes yes (but controls aren't told to you like this game). The first cutscene needs you to press 'Z' but there was no prompt, and the mechanics (particularly jumping) are quite unpleasant.”
“Some parts should have used a step to teach the usage of the mechanics, and blind falls being your death if you waited, with death being your only trial and error.”
“I really think the developer should take a good hard look at Toki Tori for inspiration in level design, and make the levels a few orders of magnitude more complex - the currently implemented game mechanics certainly allow for that to happen.”
- music21 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as decent and enjoyable, with each track corresponding to different zones, enhancing the overall experience. However, players noted a lack of options for customization, as the only controls available are to mute the music and sound effects. Some reviewers found the music to be somewhat repetitive, but overall, it contributes positively to the fun and simplistic nature of the puzzle-platform gameplay.
“The controls are fine, it has nice background music (each song representing a 'zone'), and a nice variety of challenge throughout the game.”
“This is a fun puzzle platform game, the music is fun, the artwork is great, and the experience is simplistic and satisfying!”
“Don't expect to play this game for more than 30-45 minutes, but for that time, you'll have good art, nice music, and, most importantly, thoroughly enjoyable puzzle-platformer gameplay.”
“The only option you have is turning music on and off, that is all you get.”
“The only options are 1) music on/off, and 2) sound effects on/off.”
“I wish some of the music was a bit less repetitive.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, described as cute and good, contributing to a fun and simplistic experience. However, some users noted a lack of graphic options and typical design elements common in puzzle platformers. Overall, the artwork and visual style have garnered positive feedback, with players expressing hope for future titles from the developer in a similar aesthetic.
“The graphics are pretty good, and the music is decent.”
“This is a fun puzzle platform game, the music is fun, the artwork is great, and the experience is simplistic and satisfying!”
“Fun little platformer game with cute graphics and good sound.”
“The graphic options are nonexistent and the controls on keyboard are a bit cramp-inducing, but other than that, it is a neat little easy game for a good price (on sale, at least).”
“It's just the usual easy puzzle platformer with many levels and typical obstacles/graphics.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered thin and somewhat lacking, especially given the game's short duration of around two hours. However, this minimal narrative does not detract from the overall gameplay experience, which is praised for its balance and engaging puzzles.
“Pretty thin on story, but it's only a short game (100% it in 2 hours and I failed loads).”
“Its lack of story and sometimes unforgiving hitboxes do not get in the way of its balanced gameplay: the amount of – simple, yet creative – puzzling and platforming is just right.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some minor glitches, and players must manually enable fullscreen mode using alt+enter, as there is no option for key rebinding. Overall, while stability issues are present, they are relatively minor.
“Some minor glitches, fullscreen mode must be enabled manually (Alt+Enter) and there's no rebinding for the keys.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game lacks sufficient replayability, suggesting that the addition of a level editor could enhance its value and encourage players to return for more gameplay.
“I think it could've benefitted from a level editor or something to give it a little more value and replayability.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its impressive level design and overall performance, with users highlighting a seamless experience that enhances gameplay. Many reviewers express high satisfaction, indicating that the optimization contributes significantly to their enjoyment of the game.
“Nifty, heavily bulked level design with an outstanding cleared perimeter. I give this game a 10/10 for its captivating experience and well-optimized performance. Love the burrito master!”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, making every level feel meticulously crafted and engaging. It's a joy to play!”
“The game's performance is finely tuned, allowing for smooth gameplay and an immersive experience. Truly a well-optimized masterpiece!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, often finding themselves laughing at unexpected events, such as objects dropping on their heads. The comedic elements are complemented by a sense of learning from mistakes, making deaths feel fair and contributing to the overall enjoyment.
“The game made me laugh several times, usually by dropping something on my head that I hadn't seen coming, but most deaths were either a learning experience (remember that trap's there next time!) or my own silly fault (whoops, I jumped too early again!) so it never felt unfair.”
