No Parachute
- April 5, 2021
- Wherry
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"No Parachute" is an arcade-style game featuring pixel art graphics and intense, fast-paced action. The game follows a skydiver who falls into a mysterious hole after his parachute fails to open. Players must navigate through treacherous tunnels filled with obstacles and enemies, with only one life and the possibility of losing limbs. The game features hardcore levels, an endless mode, and daily challenge leaderboards, challenging players to reach the end of the tunnel while saving their arms and legs.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- No Parachute offers a unique and exhilarating gameplay experience with fast-paced action and responsive controls, making it highly addictive.
- The game features a charming pixel art style and engaging sound design that enhances the overall atmosphere, providing a visually appealing experience.
- It has a good balance of difficulty, starting off simple and gradually introducing more complex obstacles, which keeps the gameplay fresh and challenging.
- The character's blocking of the screen can hinder visibility, making it difficult to anticipate obstacles, which detracts from the skill-based gameplay.
- The game can feel repetitive over time, lacking additional gameplay mechanics that could add variety and depth to the experience.
- Some players may find the dismemberment mechanic frustrating, as losing limbs can significantly impair movement and make it challenging to navigate later levels.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet polished mechanics, focusing on skill-based challenges that evoke a retro arcade feel. Players navigate through intense and gory obstacles while managing their character's dismemberment, which adds a unique twist to the experience. However, the lack of additional gameplay layers can lead to a sense of repetition over time, despite the adrenaline rush and fun derived from striving for high scores.
“For what is essentially an arcade-styled game that focuses on the completely skill-based gameplay of older retro days, 'No Parachute' is an adrenaline rush from beginning to end as you guide the most unfortunate gentleman, who fell from an airplane down below into this very deep cavern hole without the foresight of equipping a most convenient parachute on him beforehand, through a most dangerous pit that goes down for many miles as you evade a whole assortment of both natural and much more irregular obstacles as you progress through the various layers of the planet itself!”
“Starting off, the gameplay is very simple, yet works so well just because of how each mechanic is used. Movement is as basic as it comes, but to get those 3-star ratings, you have to mediate your speed to go just fast enough to make it. You can also lose limbs by catching platforms if you fail to fully dodge them, which makes you less aerodynamic and loses precious score you need for the 3 stars. Just beating levels is pretty fun, but going for the extra challenge really makes this game extremely enjoyable, constantly balancing everything to clear a level is just a great feeling. The game has several areas that introduce new obstacles and tries to switch things up, making it feel fresh and varied.”
“Given how intense the gameplay can be here, even in relatively short bursts, 'No Parachute' isn't for the faint of heart. It's not just a game of many thrills but can also be quite gory. There is a small 'forgiving' aspect of the game that doubles as a 'punishment' of sorts; barely missing an obstacle by having your arm or leg hit it won't automatically fail you. Instead, it will result in said limb being cut off clean, leaving behind quite the splatter of a mess!”
“The game can feel a tad repetitive before long, with there not being much of any extra layers when it comes to new gameplay mechanics, since it is purely a skill-based game to see just how far you can get down to the center of the earth.”
“Given how intense the gameplay can be here, even in relatively short bursts, it's not just a game of many thrills but can also be quite gory, as barely missing an obstacle can result in losing a limb and leaving behind quite the splatter.”
“Having a safety mechanism that offers a 'second chance' impacts your character's ability to move gracefully, as each limb lost makes it increasingly difficult to navigate the tunnel's many obstacles.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature retro pixel art that some players may find appealing while others may desire more detail. The visuals are praised for their clarity and aesthetic appeal, effectively enhancing gameplay despite some minor issues with obstacle visibility. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout aspect, contributing to the game's unique charm and engaging experience.
“Graphics are incredible for this game; upon looking at it in the store, I thought it'd be too cluttered and hard to read, but everything stands out and knows what to make pop so you can read ahead of time and dodge.”
“It plays okay, but visuals steal the show.”
“The retro pixelized graphics may not be to everybody's tastes, and attaining 3-star ranks for each story mode level, outside of the tutorial, is very difficult and may drive completionists up the wall trying to ensure that each level has that perfect 3-star rank!”
“Pixel graphics may be a sore spot for some who are looking for more detail in their games.”
“The graphics are simple, but detailed nonetheless, and with progressive variety.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story mode of "No Parachute" offers a challenging experience with a focus on skillful gameplay, allowing players to navigate levels while managing limb loss. Additionally, the game features an endless mode that increases in difficulty, providing a unique test of endurance and reflexes. While the retro pixel graphics may not appeal to everyone, the game offers significant replayability, especially for completionists aiming for perfect 3-star rankings.
“Alongside the main story mode itself, No Parachute also offers an 'endless mode' of sorts, which is a randomly-generated level that extends forever as you slowly go faster and faster. The obstacles become more complex and difficult to evade alongside the increasing speed, where you have only one life. Losing a limb may very well spell the end for your run, unlike in the story mode where especially skilled players can get by with the loss of multiple limbs!”
“Attaining 3-star ranks for each story mode level, outside of the tutorial, is very difficult and may drive completionists up the wall trying to ensure that each level has that perfect 3-star rank!”
“There is a fair amount of replayability in story mode alone for getting all 3-star ranks, alongside an endless mode for those looking to test and hone their skydiving skills.”
“The retro pixelated graphics may not be to everybody's tastes, and attaining 3-star ranks for each story mode level, outside of the tutorial, is very difficult and may drive completionists up the wall trying to ensure that each level has that perfect 3-star rank.”
“The story mode offers a fair amount of replayability for getting all 3-star ranks, but it can be frustrating for players aiming for perfection.”
“The main story mode is accompanied by an endless mode that features a randomly-generated level, but the increasing speed and complexity of obstacles can make it challenging, especially since losing a limb can end your run.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as both a clever concept and a source of amusement, particularly through its entertaining damage visuals. While it adds to the overall enjoyment, some players feel it can also detract from the game's score.
“It's both a funny idea and it's a completely justifiable reason to deduct points from your score.”
“An exhilarating, solidly-built action game with hilarious damage visuals.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its intense and atmospheric quality, particularly in the later segments, enhancing the overall experience. It effectively complements the sound effects, adding an extra layer of polish to the gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the strong musical composition that aligns well with the game's environment.
“The music has a nice sense of intensity to match each area, especially towards the later segments of the game. The music really does add to the atmosphere of everything going on, along with the sound effects of limbs splattering and walls breaking, adding extra polish on top.”
“The music has a nice sense of intensity to match each area, especially towards the later segments of the game. The music really does add to the atmosphere of everything going on, along with the sound effects of limbs splattering and walls breaking, adding extra polish on top.”
“Whatever that is, it plays some good music.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a fair amount of replayability, primarily through its story mode where players can strive for all 3-star ranks, as well as an endless mode designed for those wanting to refine their skydiving skills.
“There is a fair amount of replayability in story mode alone for getting all 3-star ranks, alongside an endless mode for those looking to test and hone their skydiving skills.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its intense music, which complements each area and becomes particularly impactful in the later segments. Coupled with immersive sound effects like splattering limbs and breaking walls, these elements contribute to a polished and engaging experience.
“The music has a nice sense of intensity to match each area, especially towards the later segments of the game. The music really does add to the atmosphere of everything going on, along with the sound effects of limbs splattering and walls breaking, adding extra polish on top.”
