Pointless

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Pointless is a single player action game. It was developed by Cake Collective Games and was released on February 22, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Pointless is a game about destroying Dots. Each Dot you destroy adds one point to your score. You can add your score to a global point pool, and see how many Dots have been destroyed globally. Rad!

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 227 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

Free and very easy to complete all achievements in under 15 minutes, good for achievement hunters.
Simple, relaxing, and nostalgic retro Game Boy style pixel graphics with some fun color palettes to unlock.
Has trading cards and provides a short, mindless time-killer experience.

Gameplay is extremely shallow, repetitive, and lacks challenge or meaningful goals.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including broken or prematurely unlocking achievements and performance issues.
Annoying music and sound effects, poor hit detection, and very limited customization or content.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
17%
The gameplay is widely seen as simplistic, repetitive, and lacking depth, often described as "pointless" or "boring" with minimal upgrades and limited mechanics. While some appreciate the retro pixel art and occasional fun moments, most find the gameplay uninspired, buggy, and not engaging for the long term.
- “The depth of gameplay is what the title is about.”
- “Best game I've ever played, deep and complex mechanics.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are a tad bit weird, but I still enjoyed it because of the pixel graphics that made me think this was like some old and forgotten niche game on a game console no one uses anymore.”
- “Bugged achievements, very few upgrades, very few weapons, and the gameplay gets old very fast.”
- “Gameplay is as lazy as the visuals; you mindlessly click on dots to increase the score.”
- “The gameplay has nothing to it (just clicking dots as they appear, now and then clicking on a letter to activate a supercharger); the presentation is extremely uninspired, bland even, and the technical realization is sub-par at best.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The game's graphics feature retro, pixelated visuals reminiscent of old Game Boy titles, evoking nostalgia but often criticized as low-quality and lazy. While some users appreciate the deliberate retro aesthetic and charm, others find the fixed resolution and lack of customization limiting, with occasional performance issues like lag detracting from the experience. Overall, the graphics suit the game's minimalist design but do not add significant value beyond nostalgia.
- “The gameplay mechanics are a tad bit weird, but I still enjoyed it because of the pixel graphics that made me think this was like some old and forgotten niche game on a game console no one uses anymore.”
- “The artstyle and everything is great but beside from that it's exactly what the title says: pointless.”
- “I did think the intro graphic was cute ("pretendo") and it definitely gave me a tiny bit of nostalgia.”
- “"Pointless" is an aptly named 2D retro pixel clicker with a lazy 'Gameboy' ripoff skin slapped on it to try to cover the phoned-in visuals as 'deliberate' 'art'.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “On top of that, this game which has graphics of a lower quality than the first Gameboy games lags like crazy!”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some finding it enjoyable and fitting a nostalgic chiptune style, while others describe it as annoying, repetitive, and uninformative. Volume controls and options to disable the music are available but come with some user uncertainty. Overall, the music is seen as decent by some but ultimately not engaging enough for many players.
- “The music is awesome.”
- “Sound is annoying, but the music is nice.”
- “Still, I guess its music is kind of decent.”
- “The music is annoying and it doesn't tell you anything you need to do.”
- “The music is pretty pointless; even turning it off felt like risking progress, so I just took my headset off.”
- “Music gets pretty repetitive and annoying within minutes.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The game is frequently criticized for being buggy, with numerous glitches affecting achievements and overall gameplay. While some achievements are easily attainable due to these bugs, the instability contributes to a frustrating and unfinished experience for many players.
- “Easy achievements and the game is not buggy.”
- “It's unfinished and very buggy.”
- “Buggy and laggy.”
- “There are some weird bugs and glitches with the game's unlocks and achievements.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks a defined story, with users consistently noting the absence of narrative elements or questioning if there is any story at all.
- “No story”
- “No story”
- “Story?”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Grinding in the game is extensive and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort or multiple attempts, but it is also accessible and straightforward for players seeking quick achievement progression.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Very good and easy game to play. Also, if you want quick achievement grinding games, this is the one.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Users generally find the game's replayability to be very low or nonexistent, citing a lack of depth, meaningful goals, and engaging challenges that make repeated play boring and unappealing.
- “Replay value is kind of theoretically infinite, but boring in the extreme.”
- “There's not much replayability to it and no real depth.”
- “The replayability is very low.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its playful and cute naming of palettes, which many find amusing. However, some users are uncertain if certain aspects are intentional jokes or just programming flaws, leading to mixed reactions about the game's comedic intent.
- “What I do love about this game is the variety of palettes to choose from or unlock. As well, the names for the palettes are quite fun, funny, and cute.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's monetization is straightforward and honest, with no misleading claims or aggressive tactics, aligning well with its simple premise of "destroying dots."
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in low performance and an unsatisfactory experience for users.
- “Terrible performance, extremely low optimization.”