POLE VAULT

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POLE VAULT is a single player casual sport game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Brian May and was released on February 7, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

You are a stretchy little newt who loves to pole vault.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features a unique and beautiful art style that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is simple to learn but challenging to master, providing a satisfying sense of progression.
The environment is immersive and the dynamic music adds to the atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play.

The pole mechanics can be inconsistent and confusing, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Some players found the level design to be basic and lacking in depth, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
The music can become repetitive and annoying, especially during longer play sessions.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique yet simplistic mechanic that can be challenging to master, set against a visually appealing backdrop. However, many players find the implementation lacking in depth and coherence, leading to frustration and disinterest. While some appreciate the innovative controls, others criticize the overall experience as abysmal and not enjoyable compared to similar titles.
- “Controls are incredibly innovative which makes the gameplay really unique and fun to move around.”
- “It's a challenging mechanic in a beautiful atmosphere.”
- “Offering a silly theme and mechanic with a 'rage' tower to climb, it's well implemented outside of some camera issues, but not much depth overall.”
- “I'm sorry, but this game is not really fun in my opinion. Compared to other games like 'Getting Over It' or 'Chain Together', the mechanic works a little bit, but for a small platform, it doesn't make much sense. You might just pogo jump around and can get stuck pretty easily under the platform.”
- “Gameplay is simple, but hard to master.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful and mesmerizing art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic experience. While some users note that the visuals are impressive, they emphasize that gameplay quality is equally important. Overall, the art style and visual presentation contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “I really love the art style and the controls feel a lot of fun to play.”
- “The visuals and audio are beautiful and mesmerizing.”
- “Each part of the experience feels nicely tuned and aesthetically pleasing.”
music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its unique and vibrant feel, others find it repetitive and lacking, leading to annoyance over time. The dynamic elements of the soundtrack, particularly during upward climbs, are noted as a positive feature, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music has a unique and vibrant feel to it.”
- “The dynamic music as you climb upwards is a nice touch and the circular nature of the map allows smooth recovery upon falling down.”
- “This game is really beautiful, but the music is very repetitive and it gets annoying really quickly. Some platforms are just simple shapes, and their designs are just boring.”
- “I personally found the music to be a bit lacking.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating beauty and immersive qualities, creating a dreamlike experience that enhances the gameplay. Players appreciate the combination of satisfying challenges set against a backdrop that evokes feelings of buoyancy and slow gravity.
- “Overall, the game offers a satisfying challenge while immersing you in a beautiful and captivating atmosphere.”
- “It's a challenging mechanic in a beautiful atmosphere.”
- “Great time, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and buoyancy; I often have dreams where I am lunging in slow gravity in my sleep, and this feels very similar to that.”
replayability
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Players express a desire for enhanced replayability through the addition of an endless mode, suggesting that such a feature could significantly improve the game's longevity and enjoyment.
- “I would love to see an endless mode added for replayability, even if it's just a horizontal distance challenge.”
- “The variety of choices and paths in the game makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and different character builds, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
- “I would love to see an endless mode (even if just horizontal for distance) added for replayability, as well as some more newt-like sounds.”
- “The game lacks variety in its levels, making it hard to find motivation to replay.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”