Pangolin Cassowary
- February 1, 2024
- ocotillo island
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Windows
Reviews
- Charming and cute aesthetics with a unique platforming mechanic that adds depth to the gameplay.
- Well-designed levels that encourage creative use of physics and provide a satisfying experience.
- Fun and engaging gameplay that is accessible, making it enjoyable for both casual players and speedrunners.
- Lacks a settings menu for adjusting resolution, audio, and control bindings, which could enhance the user experience.
- Some players found the game not compelling enough to fully complete, indicating a potential lack of replay value.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging platforming mechanics and well-designed levels that encourage mastery and exploration. Players appreciate the unique physics-based mechanics that add depth and variety, making each level a fun challenge while also offering opportunities for collecting optional items. Overall, the game delivers a charming and enjoyable platforming experience.
“Great, super cute little platforming game with a unique mechanic that has more depth than expected.”
“The physics behind the mechanics are pretty solid, and the levels are well designed too!”
“Each level makes you work with the mechanics in slightly different ways, and later levels will teach you how to use the physics to help you collect optional collectibles.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during platforming sections.”
“Some levels are poorly designed, resulting in unfair difficulty spikes that can ruin the experience.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a charming flat-shaded art style that creates a cozy atmosphere, reminiscent of titles like Button City. Players appreciate the cute aesthetics and creative movement, contributing to an enjoyable platforming experience. Overall, the visuals enhance the game's appeal, making it visually engaging and fun.
“The game isn't particularly difficult, but completing each level checklist is still quite satisfying, and the pleasant music and flat-shaded visuals give the game a nice comfy atmosphere.”
“Great and fun little platformer, love the creative movement and the cute aesthetics.”
“I think it has a cool art style.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's music is consistently praised for creating a pleasant and comfy atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. While players appreciate the enjoyable soundtrack, they note the lack of options to customize audio settings, such as muting or adjusting the music. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's aesthetic and enjoyment.
“The game isn't particularly difficult, but completing each level checklist is still quite satisfying, and the pleasant music and flat-shaded visuals give the game a nice comfy atmosphere.”
“And some really nice music.”
“Love the designs and music too!”
“You're stuck with the default 1080p resolution, can't change any visual or audio settings apart from muting the music, and can't rebind the controls.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a cozy atmosphere enhanced by pleasant music and flat-shaded visuals, making the experience satisfying despite its lack of difficulty.
“The game isn't particularly difficult, but completing each level checklist is still quite satisfying, and the pleasant music and flat-shaded visuals give the game a nice comfy atmosphere.”
