Platformines

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"Platformines is a single-player 2D platformer game with RPG and shooter elements, set in a randomly generated underground world filled with traps, enemies, and treasures. Customize your character with countless options and master 3 difficulty levels to jump to the top of the leaderboards. Discover hidden chests, loot enemies, and collect items to help you rebuild your spaceship and uncover the mysteries of the mine complex."

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Single-Player

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 221 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game offers a fun mix of platforming, shooting, and loot collection, reminiscent of classic titles.
Randomly generated maps provide a sense of exploration and replayability, keeping the gameplay fresh.
The controls are generally responsive, and the game features a charming retro aesthetic with enjoyable music.

The endgame difficulty spikes significantly, making it frustrating and tedious to progress.
Limited enemy variety and repetitive gameplay can lead to boredom after a few hours.
The controls can feel awkward at times, particularly with aiming and movement mechanics.

gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
50%
15%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of addictive mechanics, including solid run-and-gun action and metroidvania elements, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of variety in upgrades and enemy design. While some players appreciate the nostalgic platforming and smooth controls, others find the gameplay clumsy and unbalanced, leading to frustration with its core mechanics. Overall, the game offers a decent experience with potential for fun, but it may not hold players' interest for long due to its limitations.
- “Although having said that, the gameplay is brilliantly unique.”
- “That being said, the gameplay is fantastically addictive!”
- “The gameplay focuses on gun battles and exploration in a gigantic cavern system complete with various biomes and difficulty stages.”
- “Annoying soundtrack, pretty bare gameplay.”
- “Basic mechanics are passable but there is very little context and variety; there is one set of enemies which just get recolored and given stat changes.”
- “Overall gameplay is bad, not intuitive at all. Rogue Legacy showed how to do it; I don't get how people can mess up.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
65%
7%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the blend of electronic and classical elements, particularly praising remixes of well-known pieces like Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King." However, others find the soundtrack repetitive, annoying, or poorly suited to the gameplay, suggesting that it often feels out of place or reminiscent of older games. Overall, while some appreciate the nostalgic and unique aspects of the music, many recommend turning it off or listening to their own tracks during play.
- “It has some fun music with an electronic curve to classical music.”
- “An excellent version of 'In the Hall of the Mountain King' by Grieg, which is basically the manic miner music, is included.”
- “The soundtrack alone is worth the 5 bucks on sale :d”
- “Annoying soundtrack, pretty bare gameplay.”
- “The music reminds me of old games where they didn't make their own music.”
- “The rather small field of view, the tedium of looting a boring mine, and the 8-bit-style circa 1800s-symphonic soundtrack make it a jumble of something not worth playing.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the crisp, detailed pixel art and unique art style, while others criticize the outdated visuals and lack of graphical options, suggesting it feels like a poorly executed console port. Fans of retro aesthetics may appreciate the nostalgic charm, but those seeking modern graphics might find them unimpressive. Overall, the graphics are deemed suitable for a platform game, complementing its addictive gameplay despite their simplicity.
- “The graphics are very well done, with lots of different items, weapons, and enemies.”
- “We should also mention the brilliant pixel art graphics - which are very detailed and really done with a cool style.”
- “The graphics is crisp with a unique art style.”
- “Ugly pixel graphics, obviously a console port, and very badly ported.”
- “Graphics way bad, Rogue Legacy knows what old school looks like.”
- “On top of all this, the music is forgettable, the storyline confusing (have these guys heard of simple objectives?!), and the graphics cartoony and cheesy.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking depth and motivation, with many players noting it feels short and unengaging, often described as a simple collection mission without significant narrative development. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics, the overall consensus is that the story does not serve as a compelling focus, leading to a grindy experience for those seeking more than just action and loot collection.
- “Most of my time spent has been on one single map, and that's still not 100% complete, though the story has been done for a while.”
- “It can be a short story, so if you're not a completionist, you may run out of steam quickly, but it's still fun.”
- “5 - good story so far.”
- “Nothing new or particularly interesting about this one, short at 5 hours to beat the story mode.”
- “No real story, no real motivation.”
- “Random world, random weapons, fast action, metroidlike platforming, collecting minerals, killing stuff, no story.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is described as significant, with players noting that while it offers a fun start and randomly generated worlds, it can become tedious, especially in the late game. Many players appreciate the weapon and upgrade grinding, particularly those who enjoy rogue-like elements, but some find the repetitive nature of combat and progression to be a drawback. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy grinding, but it may not hold long-term appeal for everyone.
- “That being said, there is a decent amount of grinding to get to the edge of the map by getting better guns.”
- “Fun enough in the beginning but ultimately doesn't bring enough new things throughout the game and becomes grindy.”
- “Although, I had to spend considerable time grinding for a while to be able to combat creeps further away from home.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the random world generation and the potential for weapon and upgrade grinding, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety. Many agree that it offers decent replay value for its price, particularly for fans of arcade platformers, but some feel it could benefit from more diverse gameplay elements to enhance longevity.
- “For a dollar, there's a ton of replay value to be had with this game.”
- “Since the world is random, there is a lot of replayability.”
- “It's a fun little platform shooter with charming retro graphics and a lot of replayability.”
- “In the end, it felt a bit short and the replayability isn't as high as you'd expect with a random world.”
- “The bad: gameplay got repetitive for me; despite everything being random, the replay value is low.”
- “With elements of SteamWorld Dig (randomized mines, collect minerals of ever-increasing value the deeper you go, locate portals for quick returns in trickier parts of the map), this offers plenty of replayability, even though the shooting and platforming elements start to get a little repetitive over what seems to be a single enormous level.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the humor in the game's upgrades, noting that they add a lighthearted touch. However, there is a desire for more creativity in weapon naming, as the current generic names detract from the overall comedic experience.
- “The upgrades are also hilarious!”
- “I wish they would choose funny names for the weapons to make them more memorable instead of the generic 'Pistol Achren K200 Series'.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Users report stability issues, particularly when attempting to switch to fullscreen mode, which can lead to glitches that prevent access to the menu screen. While the game performs well overall, the presentation is noted to be less than ideal.
- “Tried to change to fullscreen, the window glitches and doesn't allow me to even get to the menu screen.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I experience constant lag and stuttering, which ruins the gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting the diverse and engaging music tracks that enhance the overall experience. The varied styles contribute significantly to creating an immersive environment.
- “The other tracks in-game are really awesome as well - varied in style and atmospheric.”

65%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Platformines Review
With plenty reasons for replay value I can't see why player's wouldn't want to prolong the experience. Tedious combat that's mostly unavoidable.
Gamingbolt.com
65%

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