Ping

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Ping is a single player action game. It was developed by Examined Interactive and was released on July 4, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Defend the center against a nonstop surge of dots by changing the color of the screen!

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a great concept with easy-to-learn controls and a well-executed minimalist design.
It includes accessibility options for colorblind players, making it more inclusive.
The game is free-to-play, showcasing the developer's dedication to making it available to a wide audience.

The gameplay is shallow and repetitive, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
There are significant technical issues, such as resolution problems and crashes.
The game lacks content, including achievements and diverse game modes, which limits replayability.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as simple and easy to learn, making it accessible for players; however, many find it shallow and repetitive over time. Players have noted the absence of a tutorial for essential mechanics, which can lead to confusion, and suggest that additional content and game modes would enhance the overall experience. While the minimalistic design does not detract from gameplay, the lack of depth and variety is a common concern among users.
- “The idea is simple, the gameplay is okay, and it's fun to see what kind of art you managed to make during your playthrough.”
- “Being an arcade game, the game has a relatively simple gameplay concept that is easy to learn and pick up.”
- “I feel that the gameplay and accessibility are decently executed and only need improvement regarding the tutorials and the lack of content.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly shallow.”
- “However, since most players will skip to the game and not learn crucial mechanics such as the ability to open 'black holes' to remove dots threatening your triangle by clicking on the 4 small dots seen on the screen, I had to refer to the video tutorials in order to learn this and other mechanics, such as how the 'explosion' of color is generated.”
- “After playing for a while, I felt the lack of content in the game and the feeling of repetition, so I suggest adding more content, such as new game modes or new mechanics overall. I feel that the gameplay and accessibility are decently executed and only need improvement regarding the tutorials and the lack of content.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The game's music features two decent soundtracks, one for the menu and another for gameplay, both of which are described as melancholy. Reviewers suggest that a more optimistic or neutral melody could enhance the overall experience.
- “The game has two decent soundtracks: one that plays in the menu and the game over menu, and one that plays during the game.”
- “The soundtrack is decent and complements the gameplay well.”
- “I suggest changing the soundtrack to one with a more optimistic or neutral melody.”
- “- melancholy soundtrack”
- “- melancholy soundtrack”
- “Therefore, I suggest changing the soundtrack to one with a more optimistic or neutral melody.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature minimalistic designs that do not significantly impact gameplay, and it provides various graphical options to ensure compatibility with lower-end systems. Overall, the visuals are functional and accessible for a wide range of hardware.
- “The artwork and graphics are stunning, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The minimalistic designs ensure that the graphics do not detract from the gameplay.”
- “The game also offers several graphical options; thus, even low-end computers will be able to run this game.”
- “Since this game contains minimalistic designs, the graphics do not affect the gameplay much.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more from the storyline.