NEAR DEADline

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You've been playing Nintendo DS for too long and you realize there's only 5 days left to meet your animation deadline; use the paddles to bounce the Z's away long enough to stay awake and finish!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible to everyone.
It features a fun and unique concept with engaging music and art style.
The game offers a satisfying challenge, with achievements that add to its replayability.

The lack of sensitivity settings for controls makes the game difficult to play for some users.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and uninspired after a short time.
There are complaints about the limited number of maps and static screens.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game is generally praised for its enjoyable and catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience with a fun rhythm and artistic flair. However, some users have reported issues with the music randomly disappearing, which detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “Really nice music and rhythm even in its simplicity.”
- “Honestly a fun little game to pass some time, with an addicting soundtrack!”
- “Fantastic game with great music and awesome developers.”
- “The music randomly disappears.”
- “It's just filling noises, no real music.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is polarizing, with some players noting a complete lack of narrative, while others praise it for having an engaging storyline and memorable elements, such as a standout horse character.
- “10/10 cool story and a cool horse.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “There is zero story content.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics are praised for their wonderful art style, which is complemented by an engaging musical score, enhancing the overall visual experience of the game.
- “The graphics are stunning, with a beautiful art style that complements the gameplay perfectly.”
- “The visuals are breathtaking, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the game world.”
- “The combination of vibrant colors and detailed environments makes the graphics truly remarkable.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users generally find the game to be highly replayable, with many describing it as infinitely replayable or nearly so, indicating a strong incentive to return to the game for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “I find myself coming back to this game time and time again; the replayability is outstanding!”
- “Every run feels fresh and exciting, making it a game I can play endlessly.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay has been widely criticized, with users expressing dissatisfaction and labeling it as poor.
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay experience.”
- “The mechanics are overly complicated, making it hard to enjoy the game.”