PogoChamp
- April 12, 2021
- PogoChamp
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Reviews
- The game features intuitive and responsive controls that, while challenging to master, provide a rewarding gameplay experience across a variety of well-designed levels.
- PogoChamp offers a fun and engaging challenge with a good difficulty curve, allowing players to improve their skills and compete for best times on leaderboards.
- The game is polished and includes a replay system that adds to the enjoyment, making it easy to learn from mistakes and appreciate the humorous aspects of failure.
- The controls can feel awkward at first, which may deter some players before they get accustomed to the mechanics.
- Some players may find the later levels to be frustratingly difficult, potentially leading to rage quitting.
- The game's aesthetic can be somewhat simplistic, and the community around it is small, which may limit the multiplayer experience.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Pogochamp is characterized by its depth and challenge, featuring 101 levels that effectively teach players the nuances of movement mechanics while providing a variety of experiences. The controls are solid and intuitive, allowing for precise movement, though mastering the pogo mechanics can be difficult. With additional modes like survival and daily challenges, the game offers diverse and entertaining gameplay that balances frustration with rewarding progression.
“An awkward control sim that has an amazing amount of depth, challenge, and a great variety of gameplay experiences across the 101 levels included.”
“The controls and gameplay are clear and easy to grasp, while the challenges and mechanics are diverse and entertaining.”
“The pogo mechanics are extremely solid but hard to master.”
“While it can be frustrating and hilarious at times to marvel at your own failures (particularly with the fantastic replay system), Pogochamp avoids the simple categorization of 'rage game' by segmenting the gameplay into individual levels, each with their own tactics, design, and gameplay.”
“Don't be led astray by the simple looks - it's held up by a complex but clear movement system, tight gameplay, and well-crafted design that makes challenges feel fair.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, offering a blend of hilarious and goofy fun that mitigates frustration, especially through its clever replay system. Players appreciate the comedic elements that arise from their own failures, while the level-based design keeps the experience engaging rather than purely rage-inducing.
“Hilarious goofy fun minus the rage!”
“While it can be frustrating and hilarious at times to marvel at your own failures (particularly with the fantastic replay system), pogochamp avoids the simple categorization of 'rage game' by segmenting the gameplay into individual levels, each with their own tactics, design, and gameplay.”
“The game is also funny.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally simplistic, with early levels sharing a similar aesthetic that can feel muddy in later stages. However, there is increased variety in thematic levels, such as the piano and breakout levels, which add a unique flair. While not groundbreaking, the game's style compensates for its graphical limitations.
“One caveat, though: although all the early levels tend to have an almost identical aesthetic, there is somewhat more variety later on, largely through certain thematic levels like the piano level (one of my favorites, featuring a piano you can play) and the breakout level (where you play the classic game breakout), just to name a few.”
“Some of the later levels get a bit muddy aesthetically, leaning towards more realistic or open-world scenarios.”
“I will say some of the later levels get a bit muddy aesthetically, leaning towards more realistic or open-world scenarios.”
“The music and graphics are somewhat simplistic and the community around Pogochamp is very small at the time of the review.”
“It might not have mind-blowing graphics, but it does have some 'style' which makes up for it.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and longevity, with many finding it enjoyable and not repetitive. However, some reviewers note that the overall music and graphics can feel simplistic, and the game's community is currently quite small.
“Awesome music that doesn't get old.”
“UX, music, and sound design are slick.”
“The music and graphics are somewhat simplistic, and the community around Pogochamp is very small at the time of the review.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is enhanced by a star system that enables players to skip levels based on their performance, allowing for a more tailored experience. Additionally, the movement mechanics are complex and offer significant potential for further optimization.
“The game employs a star system that allows you to skip some levels based on your performance, which adds a layer of optimization to the gameplay.”
“Movement is deceptively deep and has a lot of potential for optimization.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite its potential, the optimization feels rushed, resulting in long loading times and inconsistent performance.”
“I encountered numerous bugs and glitches that hindered my experience, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find grinding in the game highly addictive, praising the variety of level types available, which enhances the overall experience.
