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
- Charming pixel art and enjoyable graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- Simple yet fun gameplay with a variety of puzzles that keep the experience fresh.
- Great for casual gaming sessions, allowing players to complete it in under an hour.
- Extremely short gameplay, often completed in less than an hour, which may not justify the price for some players.
- Lack of depth and challenge, making it feel overly simplistic and repetitive.
- Limited options for controls and settings, including no key rebinding and minimal graphical options.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by interesting and unique mechanics that evolve across different worlds, providing a fresh experience with each level. While the game offers enjoyable puzzle-platforming elements and appealing visuals, some players noted issues with control prompts and unforgiving hitboxes. Overall, it delivers a concise yet engaging experience, though it may be completed in under an hour.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as decent and enjoyable, with background tracks that complement the gameplay and represent different zones. However, players note a lack of options for customization, as the only choices are to mute the music or sound effects, and some find the music to be repetitive over time. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it could benefit from more variety and options.
“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.”
“There is no options menu; all you can do is mute the music and sound effects.”
“The only option you have is turning the music on and off; that is all you get.”
“I wish some of the music was a bit less repetitive.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with users praising the artwork as cute and appealing, contributing to a satisfying gameplay experience. However, some players noted a lack of graphic options and described the visuals as typical for the genre. Overall, the graphics enhance the charm of this easy puzzle platformer.
“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.”
“I was a bit worried about this one before buying it, but to be honest, it's just the usual easy puzzle platformer with many levels and typical obstacles/graphics.”
“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).”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered minimal and somewhat lacking, with players noting that it is thin, especially given the game's short duration of around two hours. However, this simplicity does not detract from the overall experience, as the gameplay remains balanced and engaging through creative puzzles and platforming elements.
“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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor glitches affecting stability, with the need to manually enable fullscreen mode using alt+enter and a lack of key rebinding options.
“Some minor glitches; fullscreen mode must be enabled manually (Alt+Enter), and there's no option to rebind the keys.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, including freezing and unexpected errors.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game lacks sufficient replayability, suggesting that the addition of features like a level editor could enhance its value and encourage players to return.
“I think it could've benefitted from a level editor or something to give it a little more value and replayability.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its well-designed levels and efficient performance, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. Users express high satisfaction, with one reviewer giving it a perfect score of 10/10.
“The level design is impressively optimized, creating a seamless experience that enhances gameplay. I give this game a 10/10 for its outstanding performance and engaging mechanics.”
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, making every aspect feel polished and refined. It's a truly immersive experience that keeps you coming back for more.”
“I love how the game balances complexity with smooth performance. The optimization really shines through, making it a joy to play.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by unexpected comedic moments, often involving surprising traps that lead to amusing deaths, which players find entertaining rather than frustrating. This blend of slapstick humor and self-inflicted mistakes contributes to a lighthearted experience that encourages learning from one's errors.
“The game made me laugh several times, usually by dropping something on my head that I hadn't seen coming. 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.”
