Out of Shapes

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Out of Shapes is a single player role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by One Percent Games LLC and was released on May 19, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

A derpy, dialogue-heavy RPG with multiple endings, stat checks, and choices with consequences, set in a factory run by robots. Make crucial decisions like whether to turn an upside down box, right side up. Work your way up the ranks and help the factory deliver the mysterious "Product" to the masses.

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features wonderfully witty and clever writing, filled with humor and satire that keeps players engaged.
It offers a unique narrative experience with multiple choices and endings, encouraging replayability.
The charming art style and quirky characters, including cats and robots, add to the overall delightful atmosphere of the game.

The dialog boxes are too small, making it difficult for some players to read the text comfortably.
The game includes tedious fetch quests that can lead to boredom and frustration during gameplay.
Certain dialogue choices can halt progress in the main questline, which conflicts with the game's promise of multiple endings and player agency.

humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its clever and absurdist humor, with players noting the frequent laughs inspired by witty writing and puns that are both amusing and cringe-worthy. The blend of humor with themes like late-stage capitalism adds depth to the experience, although some players express a desire for a more engaging overall gameplay.
- “The game has a wonderful sense of humor and interesting ideas.”
- “Puns and jokes so awfully good you hate yourself for laughing.”
- “It seemed to be a stable and cleverly-written RPG, with a mixture of absurdist humor and late-stage capitalism that worked well for the experience.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is primarily driven by "the product," which serves as a mysterious force influencing the narrative. However, many users express frustration with the repetitive and tedious nature of the fetch quests, leading to a sense of boredom in progressing through the story.
- “"The product" drives the story as a mysterious force that influences the narrative.”
- “I honestly got bored of the long string of fetch quests needed to finish one little quest.”
- “"the product" drives the story as a mysterious force that influences the narrative.”
- “I honestly got bored of the long string of fetch quests needed to finish one little quest.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been criticized due to the presence of numerous bugs and glitches, particularly related to the "green buggy creature-features," which detract from the overall gameplay experience.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized by basic visuals and clunky movement, indicating a lack of polish and sophistication in the overall presentation.
- “Clunky movement, basic visuals.”
- “Clunky movement, basic visuals.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users highlighting that it is notably good and enhances the overall experience.
- “Some of the music is really very good too, which helps.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Reviews indicate that the game incorporates the notion that DLCs and microtransactions have become essential due to the stagnant pricing of video games over time. This perspective is reiterated throughout the game, highlighting a broader industry trend.
- “Additionally, there is an idea that is mentioned multiple times in the game, that DLCs and microtransactions have become necessary due to the unfluctuating price of video games over the years.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally satisfying, offering multiple alternatives that enhance the experience. However, some players feel that a clearer understanding of the mechanics at the start would have improved their initial engagement, especially for those who did not commit to a specific path.
- “This does not detract from gameplay, though I did wish I had a better understanding of it when I first started, as I didn't dedicate myself to a particular path. However, the multiple alternatives offered are still quite satisfying.”