Only One Burn

About

"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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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

music3 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Clever concept with fun charm and creative level design.
Challenging yet entertaining gameplay that requires skill to master.
Good graphics and music, enhancing the overall experience.

Controls can be difficult to master initially, leading to frustration.
Inconsistent difficulty and some levels may feel unfairly challenging.
Camera perspective issues and physics inconsistencies can detract from gameplay.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is praised for its simple yet well-designed mechanics that make it easy to learn but challenging to master. While the game offers a limited number of levels, providing a few hours of playtime, there is some replayability for those looking to perfect their skills.
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, particularly highlighting the iconic death music. Overall, it adds a positive and engaging atmosphere, even during frequent crashes.
- “The music is fire.”
- “The music is good, especially the death music (very iconic).”
- “Plus, I crash a lot, so it's very nice to have good music to accompany that very common eventuality.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers some replayability through mission completion and the opportunity to master levels, though this may only extend gameplay by a few hours. However, the absence of a sandbox mode limits its overall replay value, suggesting that additional content could enhance the experience significantly.
- “I think that 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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users praising the overall visual quality, including the user interface. The inclusion of a camera feature for different perspectives has also impressed players, contributing to a visually engaging experience.
- “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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, particularly highlighting moments of intense vulnerability and attachment to the character "crafty." The experience evokes a roller coaster of feelings, showcasing the game's ability to resonate on a personal 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
100%
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
100%
The story offers significant replayability, allowing players to complete missions with varying outcomes, including less-than-perfect landings.