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My Own Little Planet

33%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding
43% User Score Based on 28 reviews

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'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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43%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique artistic direction inspired by 'Don't Starve', creating a visually appealing atmosphere.
  • The soundtrack is well-received and adds to the overall ambiance of the game.
  • Some players find the game fun and challenging, particularly in the early levels.
  • The gameplay relies heavily on 'got you' mechanics, lacking skill-based challenges and leading to repetitive deaths.
  • Level design is often boring and tedious, requiring players to memorize layouts rather than develop skills.
  • The controls and overall execution are criticized as sub-par, making the game feel unfinished and frustrating.
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for relying on frustrating "got you" mechanics, with many players finding the controls unresponsive and the level design dull and repetitive. This leads to a lack of enjoyment, as players often feel compelled to replay sections they find tedious, ultimately detracting from the overall experience. Despite a promising concept, the execution falls short, resulting in gameplay that is neither skill-based nor engaging.

    • “The principle is good but the actual gameplay is not so much.”
    • “Such gameplay is not skill-based and is definitely not fun.”
    • “The game relies on 'got you' mechanics.”
    • “Wanted to like this one, but 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
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are heavily inspired by the aesthetic of "Don't Starve," creating a creepy yet appealing atmosphere reminiscent of a Tim Burton film. While some sprites may appear poorly integrated, the overall art style is praised for its charm and effectiveness in enhancing the game's mood. Despite minor flaws, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience.

    • “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.”
    • “But in the game, I liked the graphic style inspired by 'Don't Starve' and the good atmosphere it creates.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as top-notch and fitting the aesthetic, while others find it sub-par or derivative. Overall, the soundtrack is described as decent, with a few standout tracks that evoke a Tim Burton-like atmosphere, but some players feel it lacks originality.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.

    • “The game succeeds in producing the creepy, yet aesthetically appealing atmosphere it seeks to create.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, describing it as slow and lacking in challenge or enjoyment.

    • “It's not challenging, it's not fun, it's simply slow, long, and tedious.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the reviews highlight the game's impressive art, character designs, and soundtrack, they do not provide specific insights into character development. Overall, the focus seems to be more on aesthetics rather than the depth or growth of the characters themselves.

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