Mint

About

This game tells a story about an alien chasing escaped convict, to take him back to his own planet. The hero alien took form of a toothpaste to balance his body in earth's atmosphere. Mint is appointed to bring back Lugal, an escapee from its home planet.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+24

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The art style and pixel design elements are appealing, with a cute main character and varied enemy designs.
The game features a variety of weapons and skills that can make combat interesting.
Some players found the game to be a fun, albeit broken, experience, especially at a low price.

The game feels unfinished and lacks a coherent plot, with many levels appearing incomplete.
Technical issues abound, including poor graphics, a confusing HUD, and a lack of character progression.
Gameplay is repetitive and unbalanced, with many enemies being frustratingly difficult to engage.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many criticizing the use of outdated retro pixel art and low-polygon assets that evoke early 1990s visuals. Players lament the lack of resolution options and customization, viewing the minimalist design as a sign of developer laziness rather than intentional artistic choice. However, some appreciate the overall aesthetic and enemy design, finding it classy despite its repetitiveness.
- “I do like the art style though.”
- “The art style, enemy design, and overall aesthetic is really great.”
- “A little repetitive, but it was nice that the art style was classy.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting an absence of a substantial plot or backstory, which diminishes any potential for investment in the narrative. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant shortcoming, leaving gamers disinterested.
- “The plot is nonexistent other than the paragraph you get in this page's description.”
- “No backstory in the form of cutscenes or the like.”
- “There is no reason to get invested or care despite the apparent plot having serious potential.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitiveness, with many players finding the enemies to be bullet-spongey and the skill mechanics unclear. Additionally, the overall difficulty is perceived as too easy, detracting from the challenge.
- “Cons: repetitive gameplay, bullet-sponge enemies, unclear skills, too easy.”
- “Cons: repetitive gameplay, bullet-sponge enemies, unclear skills, too easy.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered decent, complementing the cool pixel art, though it may not stand out significantly. Overall, it adds to the fun experience, especially given the low price point.
- “The pixel art and music are quite nice.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is widely criticized, with one user describing it as "stupid" and "annoying," ultimately deeming it unfunny and offensive, leading to a very low rating.
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced, making the experience more cringeworthy than enjoyable.”
- “I expected some clever jokes, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and unoriginal gags.”
- “The attempts at humor are so over-the-top that they detract from the overall experience.”