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Poöf

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75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
replayability, stability
75% User Score Based on 118 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Poöf is a single player action game. It was developed by Arkedo and was released on November 8, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Poöf vs the Culled Kitty is a challenging tower defense and platformer game with tight controls, where you must survive waves of greedy monsters trying to steal your golden kitten. Use an arsenal of weapons, towers, and power-ups, and manipulate time to increase difficulty and score more points. Accomplish 108 missions to unlock upgrades, and face 12 unique enemies in this hardcore, retro-style game.

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gameplay8 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Fun and addictive gameplay that combines platforming and tower defense elements.
  • Charming pixel art style and humorous premise, making it visually appealing.
  • Offers a variety of unlockable power-ups and challenges that keep the gameplay engaging.
  • Repetitive gameplay with only one map, leading to a lack of variety over time.
  • Fixed controls that cannot be changed, which may frustrate some players.
  • Technical issues such as crashes and sound glitches, particularly on certain systems.
  • gameplay
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simple mechanics and fast-paced action, which some players find addictive and enjoyable, while others criticize it for becoming repetitive and lacking variety due to limited unlocks and stages. Despite its charming visuals and solid controls, many reviewers note that the absence of alternate modes or significant gameplay changes leads to a quick sense of monotony. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience initially, it may not sustain long-term engagement without additional content.

    • “The gameplay is surprisingly fun and addicting.”
    • “The fast-paced gameplay is where I believe this game shines.”
    • “While it requires quick reflexes and lots of luck, the addictive gameplay will ensure that you keep coming back for more.”
    • “Unlocks add little to no variation to the gameplay; nothing unique, and it just keeps getting more and more boring the more you play.”
    • “Although the game itself is fine, with only one stage and no altered gameplay options, it gets stale really fast.”
    • “Poöf is a good and cheap platformer with tower defense elements, but it is quite repetitive in its gameplay.”
  • story
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and largely absent, with players noting that it primarily revolves around completing missions to protect a cat from enemies rather than a cohesive narrative. While some find the gameplay fun and addictive, the lack of a substantial story detracts from the overall experience, leading to a general consensus that it is not a game to play for its narrative depth. Overall, the focus is on mission-based gameplay rather than storytelling, making it more of a casual, quick-play title.

    • “A fun endless game with a funny story.”
    • “Oh well, following the story, it was said that the kitty lays golden eggs... but nope, nope, nope... the real deal is someone/something sent you golden eggs if you keep the kitty alive.”
    • “It's primarily a tower defense game, as your principal mission is to protect a cat from being captured by the enemies.”
    • “Good idea to create a unique game, but there is no story and hardly anything exciting.”
    • “There is no story, just a short quick game you can pop on and play for five minutes or 5 hours if you like.”
    • “As far as story goes, from the game's description on Steam, you can get all about it.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their charming pixel art and cartoonish style, with many users noting the colorful and fluid visuals reminiscent of titles like Castle Crashers. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the cute character designs, although some express a desire for more variety in enemy designs. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, making it a delightful experience.

    • “The developers put a lot of love and care into this game - the graphics and characters are cute and cartoony, the pickups are all useful and fun. It just shows that focused efforts like this can be so much more fun than big $60 games that try to stuff in everything and appeal to everyone.”
    • “Graphics are colorful and fluid, kind of like Castle Crashers.”
    • “The graphics are like a cartoon (that's what this game sort of is), but the music can get a bit frustrating at times (same tune). I think apart from that, the biggest drawback will be replayability as once you have done the levels and the challenges, you can't do them again.”
    • “Think the original Mario Bros game, with Nickelodeon style graphics and bathroom humor, toss in survival mode and there it is.”
    • “The artwork has a very cartoony cute feel to it, although I wish there was a bigger variety of enemies.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the great soundtrack and its ability to enhance the gameplay experience, some find it repetitive and frustrating at times. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment, especially with the variety of unlockable music and sound effects. However, technical issues like the inability to adjust sound settings detract from the overall experience.

    • “The sound effects and the music are great and complete the scaling intensity of the game!”
    • “The developers put a lot of love and care into this game - the graphics and characters are cute and cartoony, the pickups are all useful and fun... the game rewards you with neat skins for the characters and backgrounds and new music.”
    • “Addictive, one-more-go, great graphics and soundtrack...”
    • “Then it loads some background music but only a black screen.”
    • “The music can get a bit frustrating at times (same tune).”
    • “- soundtracks”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as both hilarious and quirky, often featuring dark and bathroom humor that appeals to a specific audience. Players appreciate its funny storylines and unique comedic elements, likening it to classic games with a humorous twist. Overall, while some may find the humor hit-or-miss, many agree it adds to the game's charm and entertainment value, especially when purchased at a discount.

    • “But this is a funny messed up game that is worth $4-5 (not the current $8).”
    • “A fun endless game with a funny story.”
    • “Humor is actually hilarious and not overdone while power-ups and attacks feel like power-ups and attacks.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to the three objectives per round that unlock new perks and power-ups, enhancing the experience. However, some users note that once the levels and challenges are completed, the lack of additional content can diminish replay value, with the point-based competitive mode not appealing to everyone. Overall, while the game offers engaging challenges initially, its long-term replayability may be limited.

    • “Each round, you have 3 objectives to complete, and if you complete them, you unlock a new perk or power-up, which adds a considerable amount of replayability.”
    • “The biggest surprise for me was the replayability this little game has to offer, even though it does not feature any rogue-like or rogue-lite elements!”
    • “While the graphics are cartoonish and the music can get a bit repetitive, the biggest drawback for me was the replayability. Once you've completed the levels and challenges, you can't do them again unless they have changed this since I last played. However, competing in a point-based version of the game against other players from around the world might appeal to some, but I found more enjoyment in completing challenges and upgrading my abilities.”
    • “The graphics are like a cartoon (that's what this game sort of is), but the music can get a bit frustrating at times (same tune). I think apart from that, the biggest drawback will be replayability, as once you have done the levels and the challenges, you can't do them again (unless they have changed this since last I played). You then get to play a point-based version of the game and compete against other players from around the world. This might appeal to some people, but I had more fun doing the challenges and getting upgrades to my available abilities than I did playing the game in this way.”
    • “The biggest surprise for me was the replayability this little game has to offer, while it does not feature any rogue-like/lite elements!”
    • “Each round you have 3 objectives to complete, and if you complete them, you unlock a new perk/power-up, which adds a considerable amount of replayability.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is described as a fun platformer, but it suffers from notable bugs that affect its stability.

    • “A fun but buggy platformer.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the gameplay.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the limited variety, as there is only one stage to play on, leading to repetitive gameplay.

    • “Cons: only one stage to play on, which can get tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “After a while, the grind becomes more of a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the game's character development as visually striking, featuring vibrant colors and unique, outlandish designs that enhance the overall appeal. The cute character art contributes to a charming aesthetic, making the characters memorable and engaging.

    • “The character development is full of vibrant colors and outlandish designs that truly bring the characters to life.”
    • “I love the cute character design and art; it adds so much personality to the game.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is tied to the frustration players feel due to challenging platforming mechanics and the risk of losing progress from enemy encounters. This tension is balanced by the strategic use of items, which can provide temporary advantages, adding a layer of satisfaction when successfully navigating difficult situations.

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Poöf is a action game.

Poöf is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Poöf was released on November 8, 2013.

Poöf was developed by Arkedo.

Poöf has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Poöf is a single player game.

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