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Plokoth

63%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
63% User Score Based on 312 reviews

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"Plokoth is a 2D platformer where Plo embarks on a journey to destroy a disease infecting his girlfriend Oth. Together they venture into a mysterious, contaminated jungle, seeking a cure from the Plipi tribe. As Oth's spirit weakens, Plo must persevere through despair to eradicate the illness."

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 312 reviews
graphics40 positive mentions
  • Beautiful artwork and aesthetic reminiscent of Ori, creating an engaging atmosphere.
  • Challenging gameplay that tests platforming skills, with generous checkpoints to ease frustration.
  • Free to play, making it accessible for fans of precision platformers looking for a short, fun experience.
  • Lack of a save feature forces players to complete the game in one sitting, leading to potential frustration.
  • Controls are finicky and unresponsive, particularly on keyboard, making gameplay difficult.
  • The story is poorly integrated into the gameplay, leaving players confused about the narrative context.
  • graphics
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and atmospheric design, reminiscent of titles like Ori. However, many reviewers noted issues such as glitchy animations, a lack of variety in biomes, and occasional performance problems that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are considered a strong point, some players feel that the focus on art style comes at the expense of gameplay quality.

    • “The visuals were amazing as well as the short story it told in its visuals.”
    • “The artwork in this game is absolutely gorgeous.”
    • “The art style is just absolutely beautiful.”
    • “Visuals are pretty basic, but nicely done.”
    • “Focused too much on art style and not enough on gameplay.”
    • “The art style, although my first cutscene was like 20 fps.”
  • gameplay
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Plokoth draws heavy inspiration from titles like Celeste and Ori, featuring challenging platforming mechanics and visually appealing level design. However, many players find the controls unrefined and difficult to master, leading to a frustrating experience despite some enjoyable moments. Overall, while the game offers a short distraction for platforming enthusiasts, it struggles with user-friendliness and polish.

    • “Starting off, the length is 30 minutes, less if you're better at platforming than me, which while short, is alright for a completely free project with decent gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is difficult enough to keep me challenged and hooked.”
    • “While you can definitely see the inspiration from Celeste and Ori in terms of mechanics and story, it's rather pretty looking, and you can tell a lot of thought and work went into the level design.”
    • “Plokoth is a short little game that has gameplay that is almost identical to that of Celeste (my personal #1 favorite indie game) and that is literally all this game has going for it.”
    • “The movement and controls are really bad; the gameplay isn't feeling good.”
    • “The 'puzzling parkour' was, from what I experienced in my mere 22 minutes of gameplay, more rage-inducing, generic, and boring than fun and interesting like I hoped for.”
  • story
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it vague and poorly implemented, leading to confusion about its narrative. While some appreciate the visuals and the potential for a deeper story, they feel it lacks clear characterization and direct storytelling, leaving them disengaged. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story needs significant improvement to enhance player investment and clarity.

    • “The visuals were amazing as well as the short story it told in its visuals.”
    • “It also has a lovely little story, nice handling and a beautiful design.”
    • “I love the art style and the story looks interesting from what I could tell.”
    • “The cutscenes give the appearance of a story, but I really couldn't tell you what it is.”
    • “I like the art, but I don't know what the story is.”
    • “Confusing storyline from what I experienced.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its minimalistic and moody quality, while others criticize it as repetitive and generic, lacking variety and dynamism. Although a few users enjoyed the soundtrack, many expressed a desire for more diverse musical elements to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the music serves more as background soundscaping rather than a compelling soundtrack.

    • “Love this game, it's incredibly fun to speed run in arcade mode, music is great.”
    • “- lovely soundtrack”
    • “Soundscaping might be more the vibe rather than soundtracking.”
    • “The music is rather dull and undynamic; it suffers greatly from broken record syndrome.”
    • “There is nearly no music.”
    • “I would like to see a few things added including more music and some form of a story or characterization that makes the player more invested early on.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a beautiful atmosphere with stunning artwork and atmospheric sound, creating an immersive experience in a creepy, corrupted forest. However, players find the difficulty frustrating, particularly due to the loss of progress upon exiting the game, despite the presence of instant respawns and numerous checkpoints.

    • “Beautiful atmosphere and nice aesthetic.”
    • “Beautiful artwork, atmospheric sound, creepy corrupted forest.”
    • “Tight and satisfying platforming, increasing complexity of obstacles.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, as it resonates deeply with players who have experienced trauma, evoking feelings of PTSD and lingering distress. The narrative may trigger intense personal reflections and emotions, highlighting the game's ability to connect with players on a deeply personal level.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical tone, particularly highlighted by the amusing antics of a "funny monkey man." Players find the comedic elements engaging and entertaining, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

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