PERMUTER
- July 4, 2024
- Toffee
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fast-paced and addictive gameplay with tight and responsive controls.
- Creative mechanics and a variety of upgrade options provide good replayability.
- Great music and satisfying visual design, despite some clutter in later stages.
- The game is short and lacks content, feeling incomplete with limited levels and upgrades.
- Visuals can become overwhelming in later stages, making it hard to navigate.
- Some input issues reported with keyboard and mouse, though controllers work well.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and fast-paced mechanics, drawing inspiration from bullet heaven games and autobattlers, which adds depth through power progression and item synergy. Players appreciate the creative mechanics, satisfying interactions, and enjoyable soundtrack, with a user-friendly interface reminiscent of games like Stardew Valley. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and offers a rewarding experience.
“Incredible game with a simple but fast-paced gameplay.”
“This game has very creative mechanics.”
“Gameplay is simple, reminiscent of various bullet heaven games, with the added power progression/item synergy found in autobattlers like Teamfight Tactics.”
“Highly satisfying to play (and push menu buttons eheh), nice music, nice upgrade paths (some preferences for a certain set of items over others but I guess it depends on your gameplay).”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a simple yet sharp and geometric design that enhances the fun gameplay experience. However, as players progress to later stages, the visuals can become cluttered and overwhelming, complicating navigation. Fortunately, the game offers accessibility options to help mitigate these issues, ensuring a more enjoyable visual experience.
“The visuals are very sharp and geometric, kept very simple but in an extremely tasteful way.”
“Sometimes the visuals can become cluttered in later stages of the game, making it hard to see what is happening; luckily, there are some great accessibility options in the menu to simplify all of the bells and whistles to make this easier.”
“The music suits the visuals very well (Kubbi is a great choice), and there is a good amount of, as the store description states, 'game-changing weapons.'”
“Sometimes the visuals can become cluttered in later stages of the game, making it hard to see what is happening. Luckily, there are some great accessibility options in the menu to simplify all of the bells and whistles to make this easier.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making it hard to connect with the game's story.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users describing it as a "banger" that complements the visuals effectively, particularly noting the choice of Kubbi's tracks. The soundtrack enhances the overall gameplay experience, making interactions with menus and buttons feel satisfying and enjoyable.
“10/10 music”
“Banger gameplay, banger soundtrack, and the menus and buttons are so nice they remind me of Stardew Valley!”
“The music suits the visuals very well (Kubbi is a great choice), and there is a good amount of, as the store description states, 'game-changing weapons'.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes themes of camaraderie and teamwork, highlighting the importance of friendship in achieving goals within the game. Players express a lighthearted and optimistic approach to their missions, suggesting a narrative that celebrates collaboration.
