pla_toon

About

"pla_toon is a multiplayer, light-hearted shooter game featuring cartoon-style soldiers. Engage in DeathMatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, or Co-op Base Defense vs. Bots game modes across Desert Town and Canyon Tower levels. Collect powerful weapons like M4, AK, Sniper, Bazooka, and Grenades from para-crates dropped by airplanes, and look forward to upcoming features including Mac support, custom controls, biplanes, jeeps, and ridable ostriches."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+10

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 693 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and offers a unique, goofy experience that is best enjoyed with friends.
It features entertaining mechanics, such as destructible environments and humorous physics, making for memorable gameplay moments.
Despite its rough edges, the game shows great potential and has a dedicated community that appreciates its charm and creativity.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
There is a lack of content, including maps and game modes, leading to repetitive gameplay after a short time.
The AI is poorly designed, making single-player experiences frustrating and less enjoyable.

gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
63%
5%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its unique and creative mechanics, offering a fun and intuitive experience that appeals to players of various skill levels. While some users praise its fast-paced action and innovative features, others note issues with optimization and polish, suggesting that improvements are needed for a more refined experience. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining and engaging, with potential for further development.
- “This game runs right alongside Red Dead 2 and Elden Ring in terms of gameplay mechanics, and the Battlefield franchise in terms of large-scale multiplayer battle.”
- “Pla_toon features fast-paced gameplay with a variety of weapons and abilities.”
- “I could easily spend hundreds of hours playing this; the gameplay is extremely intuitive and the mechanics of the game are extremely easy to understand.”
- “The game's simplistic mechanics may not appeal to players who are looking for a deeper and more complex gameplay experience.”
- “Horrendous UI, disgusting gameplay.”
- “The bots are damn near useless and the gun mechanics are just ineffective.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its goofy physics, funny mechanics, and the ability to create hilarious moments, especially in multiplayer settings. Many reviews note that while the game has some bugs, these often contribute to the comedic experience rather than detract from it. Overall, it is described as a fun, lighthearted game that is best enjoyed with friends.
- “Very funny game with goofy physics.”
- “But overall it's a funny action-packed game you can have a laugh with your friends.”
- “The ragdolls and cartoony art style make it a very funny unique experience.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
64%
11%
The graphics of the game are polarizing, with some praising its colorful, cartoon-style visuals that contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere, while others criticize them as outdated and rough around the edges. Despite the mixed opinions, many players appreciate the unique aesthetic and find it fitting for the gameplay, though performance issues on lower-end PCs have been noted. Overall, the graphics may not appeal to everyone, but they complement the game's mechanics and charm.
- “The graphics are out of this world, the movement is impeccable, and the gameplay is nothing short of amazing.”
- “The colorful and playful visuals give the game a unique and lighthearted feel.”
- “Not only is the game masterfully crafted in both smooth gameplay mechanics and stunning graphics, it is an unforgettable experience.”
- “The graphics suck, but the mechanics are godly.”
- “The game is free, had a download of less than 1GB, and has such potato graphics that you should be downloading this game already.”
- “Rough edges and archaic graphics may dissuade you, but get a few friends on pla_toon, and you'll be having a good time.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as issues with movement and aiming. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many recommend against playing it in its current state due to the overwhelming number of technical issues. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game has potential, its stability is a major concern.
- “Yes, it is really fun and I recommend it, but the game has countless bugs and glitches in this state.”
- “This is a neat little game and is nice for being free, but I can't recommend playing this in its current state as the movement is way too buggy; you can't enter doors or climb stairs or ramps.”
- “Was honestly better before they added so many new things (2018); now it's buggy and isn't as great but still fun.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players find the concept and gameplay enjoyable, many report poor performance with frame rates dropping below 30 fps, indicating a need for significant optimization, especially for mid-range PCs.
- “It seems like a fun game, but it requires a mid-end PC and some optimizations.”
- “Wow, didn't expect this game to be good in a way; the concept of the game is great and the FPS performance is amazing.”
- “Really poorly optimized game.”
- “It seems like a fun game, but it requires a mid-range PC and some optimizations.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with some players noting that any narrative elements seem to be based on hearsay rather than a cohesive in-game experience.
- “There is no story.”
- “The real in-game story is something I heard from a friend of a friend.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game's expansive and immersive world enhances the online multiplayer experience, featuring a strong physics engine and destructible environments that contribute to a lighthearted and playful atmosphere.
- “The game's vast and atmospheric world also provides the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience.”
- “Great physics engine and destructible environments in a silly atmosphere.”
- “The game has a great physics engine and destructible environments, but the overall atmosphere feels silly and lacks seriousness.”
- “The atmosphere is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “While the graphics are impressive, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users suggest that the monetization strategy could benefit from incorporating advertisements, indicating a desire for a different approach to revenue generation.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls that limit gameplay unless you spend money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases makes it hard to enjoy the game without feeling pressured.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users express a strong emotional connection to the music, likening it to the impactful and relatable songs of Ed Sheeran, suggesting that the soundtrack significantly enhances the gaming experience.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating and makes me want to sing along.”
- “I can't help but feel inspired by the incredible soundtrack; it really enhances the gaming experience.”
- “The blend of melodies and beats in the game is so well done that I find myself humming the tunes long after I stop playing.”
- “The music is so repetitive that I feel like I'm losing my mind.”
- “The soundtrack is bland and forgettable, making the gameplay feel dull.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere at all, which is really disappointing.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's endless replayability, particularly enjoying the fun it offers when played with friends.
- “Endless replayability and fun with friends.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences.”
- “The variety of choices keeps the game fresh every time you play.”