Planet Mort
- January 23, 2024
- Pomoranian
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Get on itch.io StoreAs soon as you wake up, life does not wait and you start to struggle.Choose to eat whatever you can find and stick with what you learn.Controls:- WASD/L-Stick: Move- Mouse/R-Stick: Move Camera- E/B: Interact- Shift/X: Crouch- Space/A: Jump++ Crouch + Jump: Long Jump- LMB/RT(/RB): Attack++ Jump + Attack: S-Jump++ Move Back + Attack: S-Attack- RMB/LT(/LB): Aim Mode++ Aim Mode + Attack: Shoot- MMB/R-…
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Reviews
- Planet Mort features a strong visual aesthetic and creative level design, providing a unique and engaging experience.
- The game has a mysterious atmosphere complemented by a nice soundtrack, with fun movement mechanics and interesting boss encounters.
- Despite some quirks, the game showcases a lot of character and charm, making it a worthwhile experience for players.
- The platforming mechanics can feel unintuitive and occasionally frustrating, with some jumps being difficult to execute properly.
- There is a lack of in-game tutorials or guidance for controls, which can lead to confusion, especially for new players.
- Some enemies lack distinct personalities and sound design, making combat feel less impactful and engaging.
- story5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as great and engaging, while others find it average or cryptic. While the narrative is often described as gripping, it may not be the primary focus for all players, as many highlight the enjoyable gameplay mechanics instead. Overall, the story's impact varies significantly among users, with some feeling it enhances the experience while others see it as secondary to gameplay.
“5 of 5: Great story, great gameplay.”
“4 of 5: Great story, average gameplay.”
“The story is very cryptic, but the atmosphere of the game is so odd and gripping.”
“The story is very cryptic, making it hard to follow and connect with the characters.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, leaving players confused about the plot.”
“While the atmosphere is intriguing, the story fails to deliver a satisfying or engaging experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create a mysterious and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers emphasize that the soundtrack is a standout feature, making the game worth playing for its auditory appeal alone.
“Strange mysterious game with a very nice soundtrack.”
“Satisfying movement and large areas worth exploring are complemented by a mysterious atmosphere and excellent soundtrack.”
“The atmosphere and the music are worth it.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
“The audio quality is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its odd and gripping quality, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and satisfying exploration of large areas. Players find the cryptic story adds to the overall immersive experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
“Satisfying movement and large areas worth exploring are complemented by a mysterious atmosphere and excellent soundtrack.”
“The atmosphere and the music are worth experiencing.”
“The story is very cryptic, but the atmosphere of the game is so odd and gripping.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a strong visual aesthetic and creative level design that evoke a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of PS1 and N64 games. This unique style adds a lot of character and keeps the content engaging throughout the experience.
“It has a lot of character, a strong visual aesthetic, creative level design, and quite a lot of content which remains consistently engaging throughout.”
“I've seen many indie games utilizing a PS1/N64 inspired aesthetic try to embody that same sense of mystery and surprise as you'd have playing games from the era as a kid.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a much older generation of gaming.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay immersed in the game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features enjoyable platforming mechanics and an engaging exploration aspect, but the health-on-a-timer system can hinder the experience due to a lack of clear direction. While the map exploration is entertaining, the minimal story may leave some players wanting more context.
“The platforming mechanics are super fun and engaging.”
“Exploration of the map can be enjoyable, but the health-on-a-timer mechanic requires clearer indications of where to go.”
“I understand that exploration of a map can be fun in and of itself, but with the health-on-a-timer mechanic, there need to be some indications of where to go.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“The combat system lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive encounters that quickly become boring.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized as unique and funny, providing a distinct experience that balances moments of frustration with genuine scares.
“A strange little game that can be a bit frustrating but is overall unique, funny, and genuinely scary at some points.”
