One Drop Bot
- April 11, 2019
- Playing with Color
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Get on itch.io StorePlaying a cute robot, you travel from room to room solving tough puzzles and overcoming tricky platforming that will test your skills. Collecting health is necessary, because when you die, all the health you’ve collected comes back. The catch is that you have to start over at the very beginning.
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Reviews
- The game presents a unique challenge that can be enjoyable for those who appreciate difficult gameplay.
- Some players found the graphics to be decent for a solo-developed game, and the soundtrack is not intrusive.
- There are multiple difficulty modes available, allowing players to choose their preferred level of challenge.
- The camera controls are extremely poor, often making the game unplayable and leading to frustrating experiences.
- Many players reported clunky and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- The game is riddled with bugs, including issues with resolution settings and broken achievements, making it feel unfinished.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 35 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing issues such as a poor camera, inconsistent jumping, and glitchy mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Many reviewers found the controls frustrating and the puzzles too easy, leading to a tedious and unenjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are some interesting ideas, the execution is severely lacking, resulting in low ratings.
“Plus the gameplay is very well thought out!”
“The parts that are intended to be challenging feel more like gimmicks than well thought out mechanics.”
“The game is short (thankfully) and the puzzles are way too easy, but its difficulty relies in the unpleasant gameplay itself.”
“The camera is unbelievably bad, the jumping is inconsistent, and the mechanic where the platforms start moving faster is glitchy.”
“If you can somehow bear through the awful controls and buggy game mechanics, you'll find that you really weren't missing out on much.”
“Bad camera, bad controls, bad mechanics, bad puzzles.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from severe stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, controls, and camera functionality. Reviewers consistently highlight the poor programming quality, leading to frustrating experiences and a lack of enjoyment. Overall, the game's stability is described as a significant drawback, making it difficult to recommend.
“This game is a bug-ridden mess.”
“What it amounts to is a buggy first attempt at programming a game with zero concept of what might be entertaining nor how to program a functional system.”
“The game has the worst camera ever; controls are poorly optimized and buggy too.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals as "really cool" and noting a resemblance to well-known characters, while others criticized them as poor, with scores ranging from 2/10 to 4/10. Overall, the graphics are seen as acceptable for a solo-developed game, but not without significant flaws.
“Really cool game, nice graphics; the face robot reminds me of WALL-E's female robot.”
“Very impressive graphics for a game developed by only one person.”
“Bad controls, bad camera, bad level design, bad graphics.”
“Graphics: 2/10”
“Bad music, bad graphics.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious rather than challenging, with repetitive tasks and frustrating mechanics such as slow door openings and poor controls contributing to a sense of monotony. The overall experience is marred by the need to repeatedly tackle previously completed challenges, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“The game itself is not impossible to complete, just overly tedious.”
“Game is difficult not because it is hard or challenging but because it is tedious; deaths are cheap, controls are sloppy, and the camera is awful, forcing you to repeat challenges you've already completed just to access new ones.”
“The gameplay itself is tedious.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story is engaging and well-crafted, with users appreciating its depth and character development. However, some feel it could benefit from more originality or clearer pacing. Overall, the narrative is a strong point of the game, drawing players into its world.
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users describing it as unremarkable and lacking impact, failing to enhance the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is perfectly balanced, enhancing the experience without overwhelming you.”
“The music complements the gameplay beautifully, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The score is soothing and engaging, allowing players to focus on the game without distraction.”
“The music is uninspired and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks any memorable themes.”
“The music feels generic and does not enhance the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdly challenging mechanics, such as instant death upon leaving the first room, which evokes a rage-inducing yet comedic experience. However, players also note that the difficulty in judging distances and understanding the game's actions can detract from the overall enjoyment of its humor.
“The game is filled with hilarious moments, especially when you experience instant death the moment you move out of the first room. It's a perfect blend of rage and humor!”
“I love how the game combines absurd challenges with witty dialogue, making every failure feel like a comedic moment.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever puns and unexpected twists that keep you laughing even when you're struggling to progress.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is heavily criticized, with users highlighting severe issues such as a poorly designed camera and buggy, unresponsive controls.
“The game has the worst camera ever; the controls are poorly optimized and buggy as well.”
“The optimization is so lacking that it makes the game nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues such as a hardcoded keyboard layout, laggy controls, inconsistent game speed, and unexpected damage, which detract from the overall immersive experience and player engagement.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users rating it a mere 1 out of 10, indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.
“The replay value is extremely low; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
“After finishing the main story, I found no reason to replay it. The lack of different endings or choices really hurts its replayability.”
“I was disappointed by how linear the game felt. It doesn't offer enough variety to make me want to play it again.”
