PAIN
- June 17, 2022
- Lily
Get on Steam"PAIN is a humorous physics-based game where players catapult a hapless character up a mountain, with each fall revealing more about oddball characters and hidden secrets. Inspired by Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy and Jump King, the game features a single large map with varying fall distances and the ultimate goal of discovering what lies at the top. The journey is the destination in this unique and entertaining experience."
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Reviews
- The game features a cute art style and charming soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- Gameplay mechanics are simple and intuitive, making it easy to understand while still providing a satisfying challenge.
- The game is well-polished and offers a fair difficulty curve, rewarding players for their perseverance with a sense of accomplishment.
- The midsections of the game can be excessively punishing, leading to frustrating falls that may discourage players.
- Some mechanics, like the roll, can feel finicky and may not be worth the effort for players trying to recover from falls.
- While the game is enjoyable, it may not appeal to everyone due to its challenging nature and the potential for repeated setbacks.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun and straightforward mechanics, particularly the speedrun element and wall-sticking feature, which contribute to an enjoyable experience. While some mechanics, like the roll, can be finicky, the overall design is considered fair and well-engineered, making the game challenging without relying on frustrating gimmicks. The charming art style and soothing soundtrack further enhance the gameplay, making it feel polished and engaging.
“Mechanically, the game is very sound; you pull in one direction and your ball flies opposite of that and sticks to walls that aren't ice.”
“The mechanics are nicely engineered, and the art style is so soothing and relaxing that it really feels like a solid and aesthetically put together game!”
“The only mechanical part that's hard to grasp is the roll, which seems to be so precise and finicky that it feels like it's not worth doing half the time unless it's to recover from a fall to the start.”
“I made it through that finally! only to be met with a brand new mechanic that I didn't quite understand at a glance, fail the jump, and end back up two sections back on the very first attempt.”
“The gameplay is simple, but with platform variants to make it more interesting.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their cute and soothing art style, which complements the gameplay and music to create a charming and relaxing atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the visuals as aesthetically pleasing and well-engineered, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
“The music, graphics, and dialogue are insanely charming and comfy, and the gameplay is very fair and enjoyable.”
“The mechanics are nicely engineered and the art style is so soothing and relaxing that it really feels like a solid and aesthetically put together game!”
“The art style and music provide a nice atmosphere, going with each other perfectly.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and ability to create a relaxing atmosphere, complementing the cute graphics and engaging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, making it feel polished and enjoyable.
“The music, graphics, and dialogue are insanely charming and comfy, and the gameplay is very fair and enjoyable.”
“Well, then you will adore this cute, well-polished single dev platformer with a relaxing soundtrack to boot!”
“The art style and music provide a nice atmosphere, going with each other perfectly.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a cozy and simple feel, enhanced by a unique challenge. The harmonious combination of art style and music contributes significantly to creating an engaging and immersive environment.
“It feels cozy and simple, but at the same time, it brings a unique atmosphere and challenge to it.”
“The art style and music provide a nice atmosphere, complementing each other perfectly.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game to be quite replayable, indicating that it offers enough variety or engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers a high level of replayability, keeping me engaged for hours.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in.”
“With multiple endings and choices, the replay value is off the charts!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor stability issues on Mac, such as glitches with achievements not registering and ending text not displaying, but these do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“There are a few glitches on Mac with achievements not ticking and the ending text not displaying.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
