Party of Sin

There’s a decent game hidden underneath the frustration that combat brings, but Party of Sin’s ho-hum tale, control issues and lack of co-op options make it a mediocre offering. Either wait on a demo or hold off until a sale.

46%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

graphics, music

45% User Score Based on 119 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

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Party of Sin is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Crankshaft Games and was released on December 13, 2012. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Ever had that itching desire to break out of hell and into the highest reaches of heaven? In Party of Sin, you take control of the Seven Deadly Sins in a coopetitive puzzle-platformer for 1-4 players. Master a large, dynamic team of anti-heroes -- the Seven Deadly Sins -- as you forge your destiny on a quest to troll humanity. Envy, Greed, Sloth, Pride, Wrath, Lust, Gluttony are all multi-dimensi…

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Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics9 negative mentions

The game features an interesting concept with unique character abilities based on the seven deadly sins, which can lead to creative puzzle-solving.
Playing in local co-op with friends can enhance the experience, providing fun interactions and teamwork during gameplay.
Some puzzles are well-designed and challenging, offering a satisfying experience when solved.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and tedious, especially when switching between characters.
Graphics and animations are subpar, often feeling outdated and lacking polish, which detracts from the overall experience.
The combat is repetitive and unbalanced, with many characters feeling similar and not providing meaningful differentiation in gameplay.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting due to its unique take on the seven deadly sins, while others criticize it as incoherent and lacking depth. Many agree that the narrative feels disjointed and serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling experience. Overall, while there are cohesive elements, the story is often described as forgettable or poorly executed.
- “The story about the seven deadly sins running away from hell and taking revenge is really interesting.”
- “The story is also pretty good, scrambling up elements of Christian dogma with a few new ideas to give everyone a sense of purpose.”
- “I think the story is cool and I like this take on the '7 deadly sins'.”
- “Interesting concept but unwieldy controls and incomprehensible story, can't recommend it.”
- “Graphics are poorly edited and the story is as cheap and embarrassing as possible.”
- “The story is mostly forgettable and only really exists to explain why you're playing as the seven deadly sins.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized, with many reviewers noting that they are subpar, reminiscent of older consoles like the PlayStation Vita, and featuring low-resolution textures. While some appreciate the art style and presentation, the overall consensus is that the visuals are poorly executed and lack the polish seen in similar titles, detracting from the gaming experience. Despite a few positive remarks about the game's concept and puzzles, the graphics are generally viewed as a significant drawback.
- “Interesting game, love the art style, combat is good but not the best and the music is amazing.”
- “Gameplay of Trine is much more stable and graphics are better than Party of Sin.”
- “It's a good game, the graphics may not be exceptional and fighting are not binding, but there are some great puzzles, especially in the final levels.”
- “And the graphics, being on the same level as PlayStation Vita, will have players looking at the driest, low-resolution textures and sceneries.”
- “Graphics are poorly edited and the story is as cheap and embarrassing as possible.”
- “The graphics are poor and the cut scenes are drawn according to the 'highest' standard of web comics.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally criticized for its poor controls, stiffness, and lack of responsiveness, making it feel unfulfilling and frustrating. While some users appreciate the puzzles and combat mechanics, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is not enjoyable, especially when compared to similar titles. The limited local co-op and clunky mechanics further detract from the experience, leading many to recommend against purchasing it unless one is a die-hard fan of the genre.
- “The gameplay was solid.”
- “Good puzzles and combat mechanics.”
- “Gameplay of Trine is much more stable and graphics are better than Party of Sin.”
- “Awful controls, awful gameplay, console tier graphics.”
- “The controls are bad, the co-op is limited to local, and every gameplay mechanic is way too stiff for me to enjoy Party of Sin.”
- “However, the graphics and gameplay are clunky and sometimes less responsive than they should be.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its unintentional comedic elements, with players finding joy in the absurdity of its mechanics and combat, which is described as hilariously unbalanced. While the overall quality of the game may be lacking, it provides numerous amusing moments that can lead to laughter among friends, making it a fun experience despite its flaws.
- “The game is really bad, but in a comical way that will leave you and your friends laughing for days.”
- “So many funny moments using each character's special ability to annoy friends.”
- “The combat is also hilariously unbalanced.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the experience.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise it as amazing and memorable, particularly highlighting the "purgatory battle" theme, others criticize the overall sound design, noting a lack of good sound effects and suggesting that the soundtrack alone may not justify the game's price.
- “Interesting game, love the art style, combat is good but not the best, and the music is amazing.”
- “The developers are charging a whopping $8.50 (or $12.50 for the soundtrack and game... ha) for a B-grade (even at the time) console ported shovelware platformer.”
- “I had Party of Sin on my 'to play eventually' list for some reason, mostly because I had the soundtrack from some bundle years ago, and the 'Purgatory Battle' theme played relatively often among my thousands of tracks, which had me somewhat interested in the game.”
- “It also lacks good sound effects and music.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the frequent character switching required for progression and the dominance of certain abilities in boss fights. Solo play exacerbates this issue, making the experience feel monotonous.
- “Constantly switching between so many characters to move just a tiny bit quickly became tedious.”
- “This becomes tedious and repetitive, and there are many boss fights where one sin will outshine the others, or where you'll need to swap sins mid-battle.”
- “Playing the game solo can be quite tedious.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is somewhat limited, as some users feel it may not match the depth of similar titles like Trine. However, the inclusion of multiple playable characters and unique themes, such as the anthropomorphic representations of the seven deadly sins, adds an enjoyable layer that can still entice players to revisit it.
- “It's like Trine with more playable characters. While it may not be quite as good, I enjoy it. It's a decent platformer, and I appreciate the anthropomorphic personifications of the seven deadly sins.”
- “The replay value is fantastic, as each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences.”
- “With multiple paths and character choices, every run feels fresh and engaging.”
- “Sure, that might hurt the replay value, but for heaven's sake, people!”
- “It's like Trine with more playable characters, also possibly not quite as good, but I like it. Get it? It's a decent platformer. I enjoy the anthropomorphic personifications of the seven deadly sins.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of "Party of Sin" has been criticized for being plagued with glitches and bugs, particularly when using mouse and keyboard controls, which result in slow responsiveness and inaccurate hitboxes, rendering the game nearly unplayable for some users.
- “Is Party of Sin full of glitches?”
- “With mouse and keyboard, it feels glitchy and buggy - super slow to turn and hitboxes are all wonky.”
- “So buggy it's unplayable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players experience a wide emotional spectrum while playing, ranging from intense concentration during challenging moments to joyful laughter in more lighthearted situations, making it a versatile game for both serious and fun interactions.
- “With 1-4 players on one computer, it runs the emotional range from intense concentration to boisterous merriment.”