Polygoneer

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Polygoneer is a single player action game. It was developed by NukGames and was released on August 24, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Polygoneer is an fast-paced arcade-style game where you defend yourself from colorful polygonal shapes. To achieve high scores, players must match and destroy enemies with the correct color shot, increasing the multiplier for each consecutive hit. With five stages, a hidden hell level, and leaderboards, Polygoneer offers a challenging and replayable experience for players rendering queue or looking to improve their reflexes.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 660 reviews

music32 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a decent soundtrack that matches the gameplay well.
It's a fun and simple arcade game that tests reflexes and hand-eye coordination.
Easy to achieve all achievements in a short playtime, making it appealing for completionists.

The game is very short, with most players completing it in under an hour.
The flashing backgrounds can cause motion sickness and are overwhelming, especially in the final level.
Controls can be frustrating, especially for players using non-QWERTY keyboards, and there's no option to remap them.

music
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
58%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging electronic soundtrack, which complements the fast-paced gameplay and enhances the overall experience. Many players appreciate the nostalgic rave vibes and the ability to purchase the soundtrack separately, although some find it repetitive or not fitting with the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered the standout feature, with a mix of techno, dubstep, and EDM elements that appeal to fans of the genre.
- “The only thing that stands out most about this game, in my opinion, is the soundtrack.”
- “Produced by Derek Volker (check him out on SoundCloud), Polygoneer's soundtrack is a remarkable tribute to the high energy music of the 90s' underground raves, blending techno to industrial sounds, breaks, and tech trance.”
- “The soundtrack is great, the gameplay is fun and challenging.”
- “The music got me too, it's just a shame the soundtrack doesn't actually register when you buy it.”
- “However the music didn't fit, and the flashing lights were unnecessary.”
- “The background art is like an ancient screensaver, and the music is the same throughout - a throwaway techno style we disposed of a quarter century ago.”
gameplay
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, reflex-testing mechanics, often described as simple yet engaging, with a minimalist aesthetic and a strong soundtrack. However, many reviews highlight a lack of variety and depth, leading to a repetitive experience that can become tedious quickly. While some players appreciate the casual pick-up-and-play nature, others find the gameplay overly simplistic and lacking in challenge, resulting in a short overall experience.
- “Dynamic gameplay that tests your reflexes.”
- “Challenging gameplay with reasonable progression.”
- “The gameplay is fast, addictive, and responsive.”
- “Functional but overly simple, the majority of the gameplay experience is expressed to players in just a few minutes with little variance to drive future play.”
- “Gameplay consists of nothing more than rotating a turret centrally located on the screen, whilst being targeted by geometrical shapes, which are flying directly onto you.”
- “Aiming feels terribly imprecise at times and there is zero variety in gameplay (no pickups, no challenges, no nothing).”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
The game's graphics are characterized by a minimalist and retro aesthetic, featuring outlined shapes and trippy backgrounds that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the unique visual style and its integration with the soundtrack, others criticize the flashing visuals and lack of customization options, which can lead to discomfort during extended play. Overall, opinions on the graphics vary, with some enjoying the simplicity and others finding them lacking or overwhelming.
- “Love the oldie graphics and flash look.”
- “Game screen is kept clear, graphics are properly defined.”
- “The background provides very nice visuals that integrate well into the game and act as a clue to what's coming.”
- “Absolutely horrible flashing visuals on later levels.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
72%
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The reviews indicate a general consensus that the game lacks a meaningful or engaging story, with several users explicitly stating there is "no story" or comparing it unfavorably to other narratives. The few mentions of a moral suggest a vague attempt at thematic depth, but overall, the storytelling aspect is seen as weak or nonexistent.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “What story?”
- “Twilight was a better love story than this.”
- “No story.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, the game's replayability is largely criticized, with many players noting a lack of variation and limited incentive to return after completing achievements. While a few users mention some potential for replayability, the consensus leans towards it being minimal, with ratings averaging around 3.5/10.
- “Expected an arcade game with replay value.”
- “ Infinitely replayable (or almost)”
- “The achievements took me about 30 minutes to complete, but I can see a lot of replayability with this game.”
- “There isn't much replay value for this game, so I don't think I'll be coming back to this again.”
- “Not really any replay value; the last two levels were terrible on my eyes, and level three had really weird frame drops.”
- “Little replay value, very little variation gameplay-wise, and I've already managed to unlock the bonus level and get the vast majority of achievements in the little time I've played it.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
63%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment and effort, with some describing it as tedious and suggesting the need for additional resources like macros. While certain achievements can be accomplished with practice, the overall sentiment is that the grind can feel excessive and may detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “It can be a little grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding, but the sense of achievement is incredible.”
- “While it can feel a bit grindy sometimes, the progression keeps you engaged.”
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “The color change mechanic keeps gameplay intriguing by adding another layer of challenge, and the goal to achieve the high score achievements prompts multiple playthroughs, but it takes too long to reach those numbers and feels tedious rather quickly.”
- “Some achievements are rather grindy, but all can easily be accomplished by means of some practice and elbow grease.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is primarily derived from the ability to create amusing words using achievement icons, which adds a playful element to the player’s profile. Players find the game to be a lighthearted and entertaining timewaster, contributing to its overall charm.
- “The achievement icons are letters, so you can spell out funny words on your profile.”
- “The only reason I'm giving this a positive review is that you can make some funny words with it in your achievement showcase.”
- “Funny little game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While users have rated the performance highly at 10/10, there are concerns regarding optimization, particularly with the game's visuals impacting overall performance. Developers are advised to decouple visual effects from game performance to enhance optimization.
- “Performance - 10/10”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job ensuring that the game runs efficiently without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “So, as a note for developers - don’t make the trippy visuals in the background tied to the game’s performance.”
- “It's not optimized.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report it runs well even on older hardware with minimal issues, others experience occasional bugs and glitches. Despite these inconsistencies, many find it a worthwhile purchase due to its solid performance.
- “It runs great on older hardware.”
- “Absolutely amazing, with very few problems, no bugs, no glitches. A fair and square, good purchase.”
- “The game has potential, but the frequent bugs really detract from the experience.”
- “I enjoy the concept, but the stability issues make it frustrating to play.”
- “It's a fun game, but the constant crashes ruin the overall enjoyment.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers perceive the monetization aspect as lacking, noting that the game feels like a lazy mobile port without microtransactions, which may suggest a missed opportunity for revenue generation. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's quality, likening it to retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs commonly associated with low-effort titles.
- “It feels like a lazy mobile port, just without the microtransactions.”
- “GameMaker Studio is often used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game evokes strong emotional responses, some players have reported feeling dizzy and nauseous due to the background visuals, which detracts from the overall emotional experience.