PAIN

About PAIN

PAIN is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Lily and was released on June 17, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

PAIN is the cutest way to suffer. Take careful aim and make sure not to rush as you attempt to fling yourself up, one consequential leap at a time.Encounter some real oddballsMeet some strange characters and make some charming new friends on your way up and learn more about them each time you fall back down. A varied journeyTravel through different environments with their own unique twists on ga…

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Cute and charming art style with relaxing and fitting soundtrack, creating a cozy atmosphere.
Simple, fair, and intuitive mechanics that are easy to understand but offer satisfying and challenging gameplay.
Well-polished game with engaging level design featuring rewarding difficulty and good pacing, including collectible cosmetics and speedrun features.

Midsection of the game can be excessively punishing with frustrating fall mechanics that may feel unfair compared to similar games.
Some slight lack of clarity on what to do next at times, occasionally causing confusing moments for players.
Certain technical issues noted on Mac, like achievement tracking bugs and ending text not displaying properly.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its simple yet solid mechanics, combining intuitive controls with a variety of challenging but fair platforming elements. Players appreciate the smooth, well-engineered physics and the balanced difficulty that avoids frustrating gimmicks. Overall, it offers an enjoyable, polished experience enhanced by a charming art style and relaxing soundtrack.
- “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.”
- “There's a decent amount of different mechanics added through the game.”
- “This game really shows a good way to make a game difficult but without putting in gimmicky falls and mechanics to make it more difficult.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming, cute, and soothing art style that creates a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Combined with well-designed visuals, they effectively complement the music and overall game experience, enhancing the enjoyment and immersion.
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being charming, relaxing, and perfectly complementing the art style and atmosphere. It contributes significantly to the game's cozy and enjoyable experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout, enhancing the polished and cute nature of the platformer.
- “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 cute relaxing soundtrack to boot!”
- “The artstyle and music provide a nice atmosphere, going with each other perfectly.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its cozy and simple feel, enhanced by a unique blend of challenge. The art style and music complement each other perfectly, creating a harmonious 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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the game to be fairly replayable, indicating that it offers sufficient content or mechanics to encourage multiple playthroughs.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game generally runs smoothly but has some minor glitches on Mac, such as achievements not registering and ending text failing to display. Despite these issues, the overall experience remains enjoyable and worthwhile.