My Own Little Planet

About

'My own little planet' tells the story of a lost boy who is trapped on a dark and strange world. Fight your deepest fears and find an exit to this madness!

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Play Modes

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

43%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and appealing art style inspired by 'Don't Starve', creating a creepy yet aesthetically pleasing atmosphere.
The soundtrack is well-received, contributing to the overall ambiance of the game.
Controls are easy to learn and respond quickly, which is beneficial given the game's challenging nature.

The gameplay relies heavily on memorization rather than skill, leading to repetitive and tedious experiences.
Level design is often frustrating, with many situations that require players to react quickly without prior warning, resulting in frequent deaths.
The game lacks essential mechanics like an attack button or power-ups, making it feel unfinished and limiting the fun factor.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay is criticized for relying on frustrating "got you" mechanics, with poor controls and repetitive level design that detracts from the overall experience. Players express disappointment in the lack of skill-based challenges, leading to a sense of tedium and frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay fails to meet expectations, making it a significant drawback of the game.
- “The principle is good but the actual gameplay not so much.”
- “Wanted to like this one, but gameplay kept me out of it.”
- “The game relies on 'got you' mechanics.”
- “Wanted to like this one, but the gameplay kept me out of it.”
- “However, what matters most in a video game is the gameplay, and that's where my own little planet suffers.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with a charming aesthetic reminiscent of "Don't Starve" that successfully creates a creepy yet appealing atmosphere. While some sprites may appear poorly integrated, the overall art style and design evoke a Tim Burton-like quality that enhances the gaming experience.
- “But in the game, I liked the graphic style inspired by 'Don't Starve' and the good atmosphere it creates.”
- “Taken together, the game succeeds in producing the creepy, yet aesthetically appealing atmosphere it seeks to create.”
- “The art style and soundtrack are amazing, and make you feel like you are in a Tim Burton movie.”
- “The game is a very basic platformer with the same aesthetic as 'Don't Starve' (so much so that the main menu looks like a carbon copy).”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The visual style is uninspired and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as top-notch and fitting the aesthetic, while others find it decent but somewhat derivative. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's artistic style, evoking a unique atmosphere reminiscent of a Tim Burton film.
- “I also liked the great soundtrack for the game.”
- “The art is fantastic, the character designs are great, and the soundtrack is top-notch.”
- “The art style and soundtrack are amazing, and make you feel like you are in a Tim Burton movie.”
- “The music is pretty decent, but most of the tracks feel like a rehash of something else, just different enough to not feel like a total ripoff.”
- “The soundtrack lacks originality and fails to create a memorable atmosphere.”
- “While some tracks are enjoyable, many feel repetitive and uninspired.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively combines a graphic style reminiscent of "Don't Starve" with a creepy yet aesthetically pleasing atmosphere, successfully immersing players in its unique environment.
- “I liked the graphic style inspired by 'Don't Starve,' which contributes to the game's overall atmosphere.”
- “The game succeeds in producing a creepy, yet aesthetically appealing atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow, tedious, and lacking in challenge or enjoyment, making it a frustrating experience overall.
- “It's not challenging, it's not fun, it's simply slow, long, and tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over without any sense of progress.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the art, character designs, and soundtrack receive high praise, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game.