Plug Me
- April 5, 2018
- Havana24
Get on Steam"Plug Me" is a puzzle-platformer where you control a small cube that has the ability to plug into various outlets to gain new abilities. Solve challenging puzzles by using your acquired skills to navigate through a series of levels in a mysterious, atmospheric world. Your goal is to find hidden memories and uncover the truth behind the cube's existence.
Reviews
- Plug Me features a unique and refreshing concept that integrates a timer into the level design, enhancing gameplay dynamics.
- The game offers challenging and well-designed levels that provide a satisfying experience, especially for fans of precision platformers.
- It has smooth controls and a polished presentation, making it a fun and engaging platformer at a low price.
- The jump physics are inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and moments where controls may not respond properly.
- Some levels can feel overly difficult, particularly during boss fights, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The soundtrack lacks variety, and there are limited resolution options, which can affect the visual experience on larger monitors.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by tight mechanics and precision jumping, making it a fun and challenging platformer. The unique electricity bar mechanic adds both creativity and frustration, while the level timer integrates seamlessly into the gameplay. With well-designed levels, various difficulty options, and high replayability, the game stands out in the action/puzzle platformer genre.
“A really fun platforming game with tight mechanics and precision jumping.”
“I love how the timer for the level is a part of the level design, and affects gameplay.”
“Simplistic yet brilliant level design, a unique mechanic that sets it apart from other games, a difficulty level that you can decrease if you want to.”
“While it’s cool to see such interesting designs come from the electricity bar as a mechanic, it can also serve to be a really frustrating design.”
“It's the gameplay that really sets this game apart from the rest of the action/puzzle platformers out there.”
“The levels are very well designed to take advantage of this unique mechanic.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally effective and complements the experience, but some users feel that the soundtrack lacks variety, which detracts from its overall impact.
“The music and sound effects enhance the overall experience beautifully.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The variety in the music keeps each session fresh and engaging.”
“My only issue with this game is that the soundtrack lacks variety; everything else is good.”
“The music and sound effects get the job done, but they don't stand out.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its funny concept and polished execution, with comedic elements enhanced through collectibles and time trials that align with the main theme. Additionally, the challenging hard mode introduces amusing hazards, further enriching the gameplay experience.
“Funny concept, polished execution.”
“The game features collectibles on every level, time trials (which are very funny due to the main concept), and a really fun and challenging hard mode that adds tons of hazards on every stage, plus achievements to prolong the experience and make it even harder.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's finical gameplay and challenging difficulty as key factors contributing to its incredible replayability, complemented by its lovely art design and responsive movement mechanics.
“Finical gameplay, challenging difficulty, lovely art design, reactive movement, and incredible replayability.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with monetization strategies that rely heavily on ad viewing as a means to progress, feeling that it undermines fair competition and the overall gaming experience.
“Enough with those games that everyone can win, where watching ads opens the way to success!”
“The monetization model is overly aggressive, making it feel like you can't progress without spending money.”
“It's frustrating that the game is designed to push players towards in-game purchases at every turn.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as cute but lacks depth, making it feel somewhat insignificant in the overall experience.
“The story is cute but very minor.”
“The plot feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
“Character motivations are unclear, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for being clean and vibrant, effectively conveying the game's action, though some users note that they can appear slightly blurry at times.
“The visuals are clean, vibrant, and effectively communicate what is happening, although they can appear a little blurry at times.”
“The graphics are stunning, with a level of detail that truly immerses you in the game world.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
