Minimalism

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 559 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
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"Minimalism" is a single-player action game with a minimalist design and a cube protagonist. The game features 30 levels of increasing complexity and requires collecting keys to open doors and progress. With its ingenious music, players can expect to complete the game in about 2 hours.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 559 reviews
music22 positive mentions
gameplay12 negative mentions
  • The game offers a challenging platforming experience that tests players' patience and skills.
  • The minimalist design and calming soundtrack create an engaging atmosphere.
  • Collecting achievements, especially the unique letters, adds a rewarding aspect to the gameplay.
  • Controls are often unresponsive and overly sensitive, making precise movements frustrating.
  • Hitboxes for spikes are larger than they appear, leading to unfair deaths.
  • The game features a steep difficulty curve, especially in later levels, which can be discouraging for players.
  • gameplay47 mentions

    The gameplay of this game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players citing clunky controls, frustrating mechanics, and poor level design as major issues. While some found the game addictive and enjoyed the challenge, the consensus is that the hitboxes and movement mechanics are broken, leading to a chaotic and often unenjoyable experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as a disappointing mix of potential and execution flaws, making it difficult for players to fully appreciate the game.

    • “Actually, I bought this game for the achievements, but once I downloaded it and played the first level, I got addicted and determined to finish the game. I just finished the game at the moment I'm typing this after 14 hours. I truly struggled at some levels, especially level 29, and screamed a lot, but after all of that, it was totally amazing and fun. I highly recommend this game not only for its achievements but also for its gameplay and music; it deserves every penny.”
    • “As you go throughout all of the 31 uniquely handcrafted levels, you encounter a new fresh challenge each time, pushing you to think outside the box in terms of your creativity as well as mechanics!”
    • “In fact, the game concept is really nice, the background music is awesome, and the gameplay is pretty challenging, so I'd recommend this game to play.”
    • “Overall, this game is a disappointing mess, and I regret investing in it for the lackluster platforming experience and frustrating mechanics.”
    • “The game mechanics are terrible and extremely broken.”
    • “Horrible controls that can't be changed, horrible death hitboxes that make no sense, and unforgiving gameplay.”
  • music45 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and beautiful qualities, providing a soothing backdrop that helps players manage frustration during challenging levels. However, some reviewers noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, and while it enhances the overall experience, it may not be enough to compensate for the game's frustrating controls. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, with many players expressing a desire for additional music content.

    • “I truly struggled at some levels, especially level 29, but after all of that, it was totally amazing and fun. I highly recommend this game not only for its achievements but also for its gameplay and music; it deserves every penny.”
    • “The soundtrack for this game is quite nice, and it keeps you sane, otherwise you'd be crashing the keyboard in just 10 minutes into the game because of the controls and huge hitboxes.”
    • “I am giving the game an upvote for the nice minimalistic art style and the wonderful music loop that calms you down in even the most annoying level; truly a beautiful piece and the best part about the game.”
    • “Music: good but very repetitive after a while”
    • “The music gets boring and repetitive really fast.”
    • “The controls are complete shit and the soundtrack makes you really aggressive.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the sleek aesthetic and minimalistic art style, while others criticize the simplicity and performance issues, such as low frame rates. Overall, the visuals are described as abstract and appealing to fans of retro and modern platformers, but not essential to the gameplay experience.

    • “This platformer features a sleek aesthetic design along a crisp black, serotonin-inducing rough-textured background, and offers a stimulating challenge for long-time 2D platformer enthusiasts who love the retro classics as well as modern takes such as Celeste and Shovel Knight!”
    • “Great visuals.”
    • “I am giving the game an upvote for the nice minimalistic art style and the wonderful music loop that calms you down in even the most annoying level; truly a beautiful piece and the best part about the game.”
    • “Graphics 4/10”
    • “Even though the graphics are simple, the game only runs at 43 fps.”
    • “In visuals, [i]minimalism[/i] goes all the way to abstract: even the main character is just a big square.”
  • story14 mentions

    The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the game. Some users highlight a moral lesson about perseverance, while others criticize the game for lacking a substantial narrative, comparing it unfavorably to other platformers and describing it as a simple jump quest without engaging storytelling. Overall, the consensus leans towards the absence of a meaningful story.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “Pretty much as it is shown in the story page preview video and screenshots.”
    • “To make a long story short, all the movement is tied up to the time while your button is being pressed.”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “☑️ this game has no story”
    • “There are many better platformers out there like SMB, Fez, Braid, Cave Story, Mega Man, etc.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Players report a deeply emotional experience with the game, often feeling intense frustration and sadness, leading to tears during gameplay. The combination of its simplistic mechanics and challenging difficulty creates a unique emotional rollercoaster, leaving players feeling both overwhelmed and affected on a personal level.

    • “After one hour of playing, I started to cry; no game has made me feel so frustrated.”
    • “This game was a strange mix of easy and hard at the same time that made me feel like throwing my PC out the window and crying myself to sleep.”
    • “The game didn't give me an HP bar, but I still sustained emotional damage.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express that grinding in the game is so demanding that it feels like requiring a second life to manage it effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Overall, the game suffers from poor level design and mechanics, leading to a lack of replayability and substance. Many players feel that the experience does not warrant repeated playthroughs, with some only engaging for achievements.

    • “The level design is poor, the hitboxes on the obstacles are larger than they physically appear, there is no replayability, terrible mechanics, etc. I got this for the achievements and it's not even worth it.”
    • “There isn't a ton of substance or replay value.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game is widely regarded as very funny, contributing to an enjoyable experience without inducing frustration.

    • “This game is hilarious and kept me laughing the entire time!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch; I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue.”
    • “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay; it makes for a truly enjoyable experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report issues with stability, highlighting problems such as buggy jumps that disrupt gameplay. Overall, the game appears to have significant stability concerns that affect the user experience.

    • “The game is plagued by buggy jumps that disrupt the overall experience.”
    • “I encountered numerous stability issues, especially with the jumping mechanics.”
    • “The frequent bugs during jumps make it hard to enjoy the game.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users report minor optimization issues when the sprite count is high, indicating that performance may be affected under certain conditions.

    • “There are slight optimization issues when the sprite count is high.”
    • “The game struggles with performance during intense scenes, leading to noticeable lag.”
    • “Frequent frame drops occur, especially in areas with a lot of action on screen.”
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2hMedian play time
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