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Move or Die

Move or Die: Unleashed is a fast and furious multiplayer game that’s so fun, it hurts. There are many crazy minigames to try, each with the overarching goal of moving or dying. It’s sure to have you laughing and cursing in equal measure.
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84%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
stability, grinding
86% User Score Based on 6,406 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

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Move or Die is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Those Awesome Guys and was released on January 21, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

20 seconds, constantly changing mechanics and a lot of yelling. These are the keywords that perfectly describe a round of Move or Die, the 4-player friendship ruining party game where rules change every single round.Slap your friends’ controllers out of their hands while playing on the same couch, challenge players online from around the world or pretend to practice offline with AI bots. Select wh…

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 6,406 reviews
humor320 positive mentions
stability54 negative mentions
  • humor
    320 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Move or Die" is widely praised for its casual and often sophisticated wit, making it a hilarious experience, especially when played with friends. Players enjoy the game's fast-paced mechanics, funny character designs, and entertaining narrators, which contribute to a lively atmosphere filled with laughter and playful competition. Despite some technical issues, the game's comedic elements, including quirky mutators and amusing AI interactions, keep players engaged and entertained for hours.

    • “Move or die is a hilarious and frenetic party game that is a lot of fun to play with friends.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing, one of the best fast-paced multiplayer games.”
    • “The fast-paced, ever-changing game modes make every match a dynamic, refreshing experience, and combined with the interesting twist of this game (having to move or else your health depletes itself), it leads rounds to often result in goofy and hilarious outcomes.”
  • gameplay
    260 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Move or Die" is characterized by its fast-paced, chaotic nature, featuring a variety of mini-games that change every 20 seconds, making it a fun choice for multiplayer sessions. While many players appreciate the easy-to-learn controls and energetic mechanics, some express frustration with the grind required to unlock content and the repetitive nature of gameplay after extended play. Overall, the game offers a unique and entertaining experience, particularly in social settings, but could benefit from improvements in balance and variety.

    • “With its multiplayer focus and easy-to-learn gameplay, Move or Die is a perfect choice for bringing friends together for some chaotic fun.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced and intense, with a wide variety of different mini-games to play and a ton of different power-ups to use.”
    • “The variety in content keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, providing endless possibilities for each play session.”
    • “Each round is a simple minigame that takes 5 to 30 seconds to complete and the loading screens cover more game time than the gameplay itself.”
    • “The game would be good if everything wasn't behind a grind wall as big as China's... you are supposed to level and get coins to unlock everything from cosmetics to actual levels and mechanics, which normally would be bad design, but it makes it worse, horrible and terrible, which makes me not recommend the game.”
    • “It really pains me to say this but even if you can get past these game-breaking issues, the gameplay itself is actually quite bland, unimaginative, and very repetitive at the moment.”
  • graphics
    108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful art style and appealing animations, contributing significantly to its charm. Many players appreciate the aesthetic quality, describing it as a standout feature, while some note performance issues such as frame drops and lag, particularly on certain hardware setups. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some technical drawbacks.

    • “The colorful visuals, quirky characters, and lively soundtrack add to the game's charm.”
    • “Another highlight of the game is its stylish and colorful design that delights players' eyes with its vibrant graphics and catchy animations.”
    • “The graphics are crisp, clean, and colorful, and easy for the eyes.”
    • “However, this game has some of the worst network (and possibly graphics) code ever.”
    • “It's great and fun game, but my game is unplayable because of the FPS drop on some AMD graphics cards.”
    • “And for some reason the game runs terribly regardless of my setup or how much I absolutely slash the graphic settings down, the game lags during some game modes no matter what, and the controls feel clunky and slow, which seems antithetical to a game called 'move or die.'”
  • music
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and catchy nature, perfectly complementing the frenetic gameplay and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the game's charm and energy, making it a great choice for party settings. While some mention a limited number of tracks, the option to mod the music adds to its appeal, ensuring a vibrant and engaging auditory experience.

    • “The upbeat, energetic soundtrack perfectly fits the frenetic gameplay and adds to the game's overall sense of chaos.”
    • “Even so, every time I come back to it, the amount of hype and energy I feel from the soundtracks - whether it's Jacob Jinkle's or Waterflame's - drives me to experience crazy adrenaline rushes, making me reach performance levels I couldn't even imagine.”
    • “The game has a great soundtrack that accompanies the fast action of the gameplay, easily making it a brilliant party game.”
    • “The narrator is annoying and there are only two music tracks; thankfully, you can turn off the narrator.”
    • “The graphics, animations, effects, soundtrack, and sound effects are okay; they won't hurt your eyes or ears for sure.”
    • “If the creators are watching this, I would love some of the theme tune music from 'back in the day' before consoles :) (doubt very many people notice)”
  • stability
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and connectivity issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe the experience as frustratingly unplayable due to random freezes, frame drops, and a buggy user interface. While some find ways to adapt to the glitches, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization and is not recommended unless purchased at a significant discount.

    • “The update is extremely buggy.”
    • “Far too buggy to be playable right now.”
    • “The downside however is the game has very bad connectivity issues, random lag spikes, freezes, and more crashes than any game I own.”
  • grinding
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it overshadows the fun of the mini-games. While the absence of microtransactions is appreciated, many believe that the grind to unlock content is unreasonably high, making the game feel repetitive and discouraging for casual play. Overall, the grinding system detracts from the multiplayer experience, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “But this long grind to even get access to all the content is tedious.”
    • “Sounds like a great idea in theory, until you realize 95% of the actual game is locked behind grindy progression.”
    • “It's got a lot of fun mini-games which are a lot of fun to play with friends, but some terrible design decisions make this game extremely repetitive, grindy, and frustrating, so I just can't recommend it.”
  • optimization
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and input lag, even on systems that exceed the minimum requirements. While some users find it playable and enjoyable, especially in terms of its fun factor and soundtracks, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization and polish to improve the experience, particularly for those with lower-end hardware.

    • “You don't need a good PC to play it, and it is very well optimized.”
    • “This game is great, and apart from some latency issues, it runs smoothly.”
    • “Although this game is tons of fun, I wish that the game was more optimized for some weaker computers; due to my specs not being as good as other computers, I had a hard time playing the game.”
    • “There's this performance problem sometimes though, the game stutters like crazy and it tells you rebooting your computer might help, which it sometimes does and sometimes doesn't.”
    • “Really love this game and sense of humor of the dev, but it's a buggy game and lacks a lot of optimization.”
    • “Concept is great, has some input lag and framerate issues (optimization issues, my rig is fine for this) that detract from the experience.”
  • monetization
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has received widespread praise for its monetization model, as it features no microtransactions or in-app purchases. Players can unlock all content through gameplay, utilizing a well-designed leveling system that rewards them with coins to access extras in a "not-a-store." This approach has been celebrated for enhancing the overall gaming experience without the frustration often associated with microtransactions.

    • “There is also a really thought-through leveling system with coins and rewards that keep the game feeling fresh without all that microtransactions nonsense.”
    • “Alot of content and unlockables and all under one entry price, no microtransactions included.”
    • “They do not have microtransactions; you earn coins by playing and spend them in the store to unlock extras.”
    • “Instead, they are sliced, not fun, a slog and full of microtransactions.”
    • “Ffffffffuck microtransactions!”
    • “And it was made to be a genuinely fun game that everyone could play and have a good time with, as you can tell with the developers releasing new updates and keeping microtransactions away.”
  • story
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a significant story, with many users noting that there is no narrative to engage with, only some character backgrounds available in the item shop. While some players express a desire for a story mode, they also acknowledge that the game can function well without one. Overall, the consensus is that the story aspect is minimal or non-existent.

    • “They will be remembered forever through my story.”
    • “A story mode would be great, but it doesn't really need one.”
    • “True story:”
    • “There is no story; there is a shop though, and you can buy stuff with in-game tokens you don't buy, you earn them!”
    • “There is no story; there are some character backgrounds in the item store.”
    • “[b] story – none [/b]”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it fun and simple with high potential for replay value through customization and competition, others feel it lacks long-term incentives and becomes repetitive after initial play. Notably, the inclusion of various cameo characters adds a unique touch that enhances the experience for some. Overall, replayability seems to improve significantly after reaching certain milestones in the game.

    • “Fun, simple and very replayable.”
    • “It's well made, simple to pick, but doesn't have a lot of replay value or something to look forward to continue playing it.”
    • “Tremendous replay value, but only after you've reached a certain level.”
    • “This game has it all on paper, complete with grinding incentives and lots of potential for long replay value, customization, and friend competition.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its fast-paced nature and vibrant environments, which are rich in personality and charm. This unique blend captivates players from the outset, creating an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “The various characters and environments are full of personality and give the game a unique atmosphere that immediately captivates the player.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game successfully elicits a powerful emotional response from players, fulfilling its promise in this regard.

    • “It does create a strong emotional response, as promised.”
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Move or Die is a arcade platformer game with comedy theme.

Move or Die is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

On average players spend around 78 hours playing Move or Die.

Move or Die was released on January 21, 2016.

Move or Die was developed by Those Awesome Guys.

Move or Die has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its stability.

Move or Die is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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