Only One Burn

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Only One Burn is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Leyline Studios and was released on September 2, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Only One Burn" is a challenging game inspired by Lunar Lander, where you must manage reserve fuel to make a successful landing on a pad. With simple controls and quick gameplay, you'll need to time your burn perfectly to slow down and avoid disaster. Compete for high scores across various levels in four distinct worlds.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

music3 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Clever concept with charming gameplay that is both entertaining and challenging.
The game features creative level design and enjoyable graphics, making it visually appealing.
Simple controls that are easy to pick up, but the game offers depth and difficulty that makes it hard to master.

The difficulty scaling can feel inconsistent, leading to some levels being unexpectedly challenging.
Physics can behave oddly after landing, causing frustration with scoring and control.
Camera perspective changes can be disorienting, making it difficult to track the vehicle during landings.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise it as "fire" and highlight the iconic death music and clever details like the funeral bagpipes during crashes, others note the absence of a traditional soundtrack, emphasizing that the game's focus is more on gameplay than music. Overall, the music enhances the experience for those who appreciate it, but it may not be a primary draw for all players.
- “The music is good, especially the death music (very iconic).”
- “This game featured several small details that I appreciated, like when you crash the shuttle, the control panel being destroyed and playing the funeral bagpipes music.”
- “The music is fire.”
- “There's no music, only the sound of your ship's thrusters, alarms, and your constant failure.”
- “But this is not really the kind of game that you play for the soundtrack, let's be honest here.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its simple yet well-designed mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master, providing a satisfying experience. While the game offers a limited number of hours of content, there is some replayability for players looking to perfect their skills on each level.
- “I was very impressed by how much this one mechanic has to offer.”
- “Really great game, the mechanics are really simple and well thought out, making it easy to pick up and hard to master.”
- “I played for about an hour and got through half the levels, so there are probably just a few hours of gameplay here.”
- “There is some replayability if you want to master every level, but that would probably only add a few hours of gameplay at most.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users praising the overall visual appeal, including the user interface and various camera perspectives. Built on Unreal Engine 4, the graphics are described as simple yet effective, complementing the game's art style well.
- “I also really enjoyed the graphics of the game; everything looked nice, including the UI. When I noticed the camera on the bottom right that lets you see different perspectives, I was astounded.”
- “The controls were nice and snappy, and the graphics are pretty nice.”
- “The game is running on UE4; the graphics are simple but work nicely with the art style.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability, primarily through the ability to complete missions with varying levels of success and the challenge of mastering each level. However, the lack of a sandbox mode limits its potential for extended gameplay, suggesting that replayability may only add a few extra hours.
- “I think there is a lot of replayability here since you can complete missions even with a rough landing.”
- “There is some replayability if you want to master every level, but that would probably only add a few hours of gameplay at most.”
- “A sandbox mode would add a lot of replayability to this game and make it worth the money, but there isn't anything like that.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised as hilarious and entertaining, making it a worthwhile purchase for players.
- “It's hilarious and entertaining, and I think it's worth the 5 dollars!”
- “The humor is spot on, making every moment in the game a joy to experience.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, particularly highlighting moments of vulnerability and attachment to characters, such as "our buddy crafty." The intense gameplay experiences evoke strong feelings, showcasing the game's ability to resonate on an emotional level.
- “Throughout the roller coaster of crashing into rocks, landing with my head, and flying all over the place like a boomerang, I did not know I could be this emotional for our buddy Crafty.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a dynamic entry experience, where players must navigate at sharp angles and high speeds, utilizing side thrusters to effectively manage the main thruster's force.
- “You enter the atmosphere at a sharp angle and high speeds, and the side thrusters can significantly alter how you utilize the force of your main thruster burn.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story offers significant replayability, allowing players to complete missions in various ways, even after making mistakes, which adds depth and encourages exploration of different outcomes.