Plushie from the Sky

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"Plushie from the Sky" is a dreamy action adventure game where you play as a little angel trying to find her way home after falling from the sky. The game features wacky monster combat with close and far range abilities, and challenging bosses that require learning attack patterns to overcome. Timely dodging, blocking, and parrying are also essential for success. Join the Discord to connect with the community!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals and a whimsical atmosphere, making it a delightful experience.
Boss fights are creative and engaging, providing a satisfying challenge that keeps players invested.
The unique mechanics, such as using plushies as weapons and the ability to take breaks during combat, add a fun twist to the gameplay.

The game suffers from bugs and janky mechanics, which can lead to frustrating moments during gameplay.
Some players found the combat and platforming to be unpolished, with issues like floaty controls and inconsistent hit detection.
The short length of the game may leave some players wanting more, as it can be completed in just a few hours.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
67%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of solid mechanics and creative level design, with bosses being a standout feature. While some players appreciate the humorous and forgiving movement mechanics, others find the overall challenge lacking and note that certain mechanics feel underdeveloped or unnecessary. The game successfully combines elements of action RPGs and platformers, offering a unique experience, though it could benefit from further polish in areas like camera control and mechanics clarity.
- “The gameplay is solid for what it is, and bosses are definitely the highlight.”
- “Each of these locations contains many unique gameplay elements of traversal, which leads you to generally learn new moves each level.”
- “The mechanics are straightforward, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.”
- “While the levels and bosses are creative, the mechanics, narrative, and sound could definitely use some love.”
- “Kind of annoying when you're almost done with the boss and die due to some strange mechanics.”
- “Mechanically, Plushie from the Sky doesn't do anything unique from souls-likes or 3D platformers we see today; your attacks and dodges and jumps feel rather standard and, as a result, the game feels deficient in comparison to its peers.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
53%
10%
The game's story is a mix of engaging and chaotic elements, with many players appreciating its surprising twists and environmental storytelling. While some found it lacking in depth or coherence, others enjoyed the unique narrative style and the way it complemented the gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a significant aspect that enhances the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its ability to keep players guessing until the end.
- “Sure, it's a bit janky in regards to some animations, but the vistas are a sight to behold, with a story that had me guessing until the very end.”
- “This game is a lot of fun with a deep, dark story that takes a bit before it takes off, but the payoff is very worth it.”
- “The way the story is told through the environments and boss fights is so cool.”
- “The game features a little bit of a story and some smaller cutscenes, but it is mostly nonsensical and lacks deep lore. I liked it for that, though; it fits the game.”
- “The last leg of this game was building up for its grand reveal, and while I thought it would go the predictable route, it didn't. I felt like it fell short at the end for that reason, as the story itself really took a backseat to everything else, and I wasn't satisfied when finishing.”
- “Definitely a souls-like game in terms of mechanics and story, as I had no idea what was going on. I'm not even sure if the protagonist is a loli or a shota.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent, featuring a cute art style reminiscent of early PlayStation titles, though some users noted inconsistencies in texture and animation quality. While the visuals are enjoyable and well-crafted, with engaging environments and appealing cutscenes, there are criticisms regarding poorly designed creatures and a lack of cohesion in art styles. Overall, players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and fun gameplay, suggesting that the graphics, while not groundbreaking, are satisfactory for the game's budget.
- “The art style is very cute, and the boss fight combat is very fun.”
- “The current game feels to me like a nice throwback to the early PlayStation eras with its graphics and camera style.”
- “The world design is cool, the cutscenes are nice, the music is awesome, graphics are decent for the budget and the gameplay was fun!”
- “The graphics and art are simple, but at the very least high-definition.”
- “Because the world is filled with various poorly textured creatures with comically clashing art styles and pitiful animations.”
- “At first glance, I found the inconsistent art style in Plushie from the Sky to be difficult to bear.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
35%
15%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the various levels, though some noted it becomes repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is described as catchy and well-composed, enhancing the game's atmosphere and complementing its whimsical visuals and engaging gameplay. While not groundbreaking, the music contributes positively to the overall experience, with some players highlighting it as a standout feature.
- “Music that fits each area very well and was a delight to my ears.”
- “The world design is cool, the cutscenes are nice, the music is awesome, graphics are decent for the budget and the gameplay was fun!”
- “The controls are tight, the character is great, the music is very fitting, fun exploration, and some interesting boss fights.”
- “The music for each level plays on a loop and I just started to get sick of the music right when the level changed.”
- “Plushie from the sky will probably not keep you for a hundred hours, or 30 for that matter; it is a game apparently made by a solo dev, with some help from others making music/sound and such.”
- “The exploration was maybe the best part of the game; I liked the areas you get to progress through to get to the bosses, and the music was catchy.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being both funny and charming, with unique gameplay mechanics and quirky character designs that elicit smiles and laughter throughout the experience. While some minor bugs are noted, they often add to the comedic value rather than detract from the enjoyment. Overall, players appreciate the blend of humor with engaging gameplay, making it a delightful indie title.
- “This game has a lot of unique gameplay, humorous mechanics, it just makes you smile all the way to the ending!”
- “The game has a lot of good ideas such as the unique boss patterns, humor, characters, and story.”
- “All in all, I had a really good and funny time, thanks for that!”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized for being buggy and glitchy, with issues such as erratic aiming, falling through the world, and unpredictable physics. Despite these problems, many players find the game's charm and creativity shine through the chaos, making it an enjoyable experience overall. While it may be a "buggy mess," the unique glitches often contribute to its quirky appeal.
- “My only complaint is the aiming system that sometimes is really buggy and useless (e.g., on the alien station it was trying to aim at enemies very far away while ignoring enemies in front of me).”
- “I fell through the world after a boss fight that was already over, I glitched through walls unintentionally, and enemies can fling you around like a pinball due to buggy physics.”
- “I hate giving a game with so little attention and so much heart a negative review, but this is a buggy mess.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
43%
29%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while players report no significant performance issues and smooth gameplay, there are some rough edges and a lack of polish. The frame rate does not consistently hit 60fps on medium settings, suggesting that further optimization could enhance the experience, but it is not deemed essential.
- “I had no performance issues or bugs with this game.”
- “Although the game did not maintain a constant 60fps under medium settings, the overall gameplay still feels pretty smooth. Further optimization will be nice but not mandatory.”
- “It is a little rough around the edges in terms of polish and performance; however, the game has some really fantastic concepts and very engaging boss fights.”
- “One of my main criticisms outside of performance issues is that you can skip most of the platforming puzzles by jumping and rolling to continually gain height.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotional impact, featuring a heartwarming story and charming mechanics that create a wholesome experience. Players find the cute protagonist and her interactions with creatures endearing, contributing to an overall sense of joy and warmth.
- “Great game, great mechanics, heartwarming story.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its whimsical quality, enhancing the enjoyment of the action platforming experience through engaging movement and vibrant settings.
- “I'm a sucker for action platformers with fun movement and a whimsical atmosphere, and this has that in spades.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players find the game highly replayable, noting that initial playthroughs take a few hours but subsequent attempts are quicker, encouraging multiple runs.
- “The game will take a couple of hours on your first playthrough, and it only gets faster from there; as you can tell from my game time, 'Plushie from the Sky' is highly replayable.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making you want to dive back in for more.”
- “With multiple endings and varied character paths, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
- “The game will take a couple of hours on your first playthrough, and it only gets faster from there; as you can tell from my game time, 'Plushie from the Sky' lacks replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back; the lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found no compelling reason to replay; the game offers minimal changes in subsequent runs.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy prioritizes advertising over game development, suggesting a lack of focus on enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “The creator puts more effort into advertising than actually developing the game.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”