Polygoneer
- August 24, 2017
- NukGames
Get on SteamPolygoneer 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is simple and fun, making it a good time killer with easy achievements.
- Graphics and audio are decent, providing a colorful and engaging experience.
- It's easy to learn but hard to master, offering a challenge for players looking to improve their reflexes.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it feel shallow after a short time.
- Flashing lights and intense graphics can be overwhelming, especially for players with sensitivity to seizures.
- There are technical issues such as uncustomizable controls and minor bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- music30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in "Polygoneer" is generally appreciated for its solid techno soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience, though some players feel it lacks depth and doesn't always fit the game's theme. While many enjoyed the music during gameplay, there are mixed opinions on its lasting appeal and relevance, with some describing it as repetitive or unnecessary. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for a short playthrough, but it may not resonate with all players.
“There isn't much more to Polygoneer, it is a really simple arcade-style game with a solid soundtrack which I enjoyed my time in.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“It's got a good techno soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack isn't bad, but it just doesn't fit with the game at any moment.”
“The music kind of fits the theme, but it wasn't to my taste.”
“Decent cheap game, but the soundtrack and flashing graphics are unnecessary in my opinion.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic "oldie" aesthetic and flashy visuals, rating it 8/10. However, many criticize the lack of customization options and low-quality graphics, particularly for a PC game, suggesting that it falls short of the high standards expected by gamers. Overall, while the visuals may appeal to some, they are deemed insufficient for a more discerning audience.
“Love the oldie graphics and flash look.”
“Graphics: 8/10”
“Flashy graphics and spinning was intense.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“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.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Polygoneer is described as basic and repetitive, with no variation in difficulty or mechanics throughout the game. Players find the core gameplay unengaging, further diminished by distracting animations that do not enhance the experience. Overall, the lack of diversity in gameplay elements leads to a monotonous experience.
“It's the same difficulty the entire game with absolutely no changes in the gameplay.”
“Gameplay: very basic, and almost doesn't differ from level to level.”
“This is the core mechanic in play in Polygoneer.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a traditional narrative, instead conveying a moral lesson about perseverance and the unpredictability of life. This theme resonates with players, emphasizing resilience in the face of adversity.
“No story.”
“No story.”
“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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment, with some describing it as "a bit grindy" and suggesting that it feels like you need a second life to keep up.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“A bit grindy sometimes.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the humor in the game primarily for its ability to create amusing phrases in the achievement showcase, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“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”
“The only reason I'm giving this a positive review is that you can make some funny words with it in your achievement showcase.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game has received outstanding feedback regarding its optimization, with users consistently rating performance a perfect 10/10. This indicates that the game runs smoothly and efficiently across various systems.
“Performance - 10/10”
“Performance - 10/10”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is frequently associated with the creation of low-quality, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a trend of monetization strategies that prioritize profit over quality.
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with very few issues, bugs, or glitches, making it a reliable and worthwhile purchase.
“Absolutely amazing, has very few problems, no bugs, no glitches, fair and square, good purchase.”
“Absolutely amazing, has very few problems, no bugs, no glitches, fair and square, good purchase.”
