Plastiland
- December 1, 2015
- FreshGem
Get on Steam"Plastiland is a puzzle-platformer game with clay characters, inspired by Lemmings and The Neverhood. Guide the Plastiballs through 48 levels across three plasticine worlds, transforming them into different roles to reach goals and avoid obstacles. Enjoy handmade characters, Lemmings-style mechanics, and atmospheric music in this charming and challenging adventure."
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Reviews
- A fresh take on the classic Lemmings formula with engaging puzzle design and a charming claymation art style.
- The game offers a variety of tools for problem-solving, making it entertaining and suitable for players of all ages.
- The slower pace allows for thoughtful gameplay, and the absence of time pressure enhances the overall experience.
- The user interface is clunky and lacks essential features like sound volume options and a reset progress button.
- There are technical issues, such as the game not closing properly and poor optimization on PC, which can hinder the experience.
- Some players find the gameplay boring and feel it would be better suited as a mobile game due to its pacing and controls.
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing art style, vibrant colors, and unique clay artwork, creating a visually enjoyable experience. However, some users have noted issues with background graphics being poorly cut off on higher resolution displays, which detracts from the overall presentation. Despite these drawbacks, the modern graphics style is considered a strong point, even if the gameplay itself may not be as compelling.
“Not very complicated puzzles, very appealing graphics, and I just love the art style!”
“The light, the colors, and the clay artwork itself - all works really nicely.”
“While I don't feel the Plastiland levels are as good overall as the hundreds of Lemmings levels back in the day, it makes up for it in a nice modern graphics style that is fun to look at.”
“Playing on a 1440p monitor, the background graphics are horribly cut off on every level.”
“The character models look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The textures are low resolution, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered subpar, contributing to an overall experience that is hindered by slow pacing and awkward controls.
“The pacing is slow, the controls are awkward, and the music is subpar.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game's graphics and unique aesthetic are praised, the gameplay itself is considered lacking and fails to meet expectations.
“I like the graphics, and the game looks unique, but the gameplay doesn't hold up, sorry.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated and detract from the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization on PC has been criticized for being poor, leading to issues such as coil whine, which players note is not present in more demanding titles.
“Poor optimization on PC is causing coil whine, which more demanding games never trigger.”
“The game's performance is severely hindered by its lack of optimization, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering due to the game's subpar optimization.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with comparisons to "lemmings" but noted to be less amusing, resulting in a mixed reception. While some players find it acceptable for its low price, the overall comedic value is rated around 5/10.
