Planum
- April 18, 2018
- CONVEY Studios
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamPLANUM is a 2D platformer in which you will operate an aircraft
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Easy achievements can be obtained quickly, making it a potential choice for achievement hunters.
- Some players find it amusing in a 'so bad it's good' way, providing a brief distraction.
- The game is inexpensive, which may appeal to those looking for a low-cost option.
- The graphics and overall visual quality are extremely low, with outdated pixel art and poor color choices.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with no goals, power-ups, or meaningful content.
- Controls are unresponsive and cannot be customized, making the game frustrating and inaccessible for some players.
- graphics8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art that fails to enhance the overall visual experience, even with resolution adjustments. Reviewers noted the simplistic 2D assets and lack of substantial graphical improvements, leading to a perception of low quality reminiscent of early gaming systems like the Nintendo Virtual Boy. Overall, the graphics are considered lackluster and unrefined, contributing to a negative impression of the game's presentation.
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Graphics: the Nintendo Virtual Boy had better graphics.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being repetitive, uninteresting, and lacking depth, with many users noting that it does not align with the developer's claims of offering unique mechanics. Additionally, issues such as broken English instructions and a malfunctioning leaderboard further detract from the overall experience.
“According to the dev, Plenum is a 2D platformer with unusual gameplay.”
“The instructions are in broken English, the gameplay is repetitive and uninteresting, and the leaderboard is broken.”
“Boring game with boring gameplay.”
“In reality, it's just a rudimentary top-down shoot 'em up game (rather a dodge game) with incomplete gameplay and depth.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story of "Hecatoncheir Story" is noted to be simplistic, primarily serving as a framework for gameplay rather than a central focus, as it is built using Unity's 3D Game Kit. Users suggest that while the narrative may not be deeply engaging, it provides a basic context for the game's mechanics.
“The story feels like a disjointed collection of clichés rather than a cohesive narrative.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as a redeeming quality, providing entertainment despite its flaws, with some users suggesting it could be enjoyable even in a brief, free experience.
“Well, if this isn't a mess... at least it's funny! If only it came for free to entertain us for ten minutes.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game features two distinct tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, although the overall selection is limited. Additionally, the visual elements include five graphic assets, three of which share similar designs in different colors, contributing to the game's aesthetic but not directly impacting the music.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating, perfectly complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the levels, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps me engaged.”
“The variety of music tracks adds so much depth to the game, making each moment feel unique and memorable.”
“The music tracks are repetitive and lack variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous.”
“There are only two music tracks, which quickly become tiresome and fail to enhance the gaming experience.”
“The limited selection of music assets detracts from the overall atmosphere of the game.”
