- October 1, 2020
- FreeAnimals_Software
Porcini
48%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, stability
77% User Score 13 reviews
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Porcini - logic platformer with coin puzzles and match-three game elements

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
monetization4 negative mentions
- The game is a fun and relaxing puzzle experience that can help improve problem-solving skills.
- New levels have been added, enhancing the game's value and enjoyment.
- It offers a simple yet original gameplay mechanic that is easy to pick up.
- The game is very short, with only 15 levels, which may not justify the cost for some players.
- There are technical issues, including bugs that require reloading the game and unresponsive navigation controls.
- It has been criticized as an asset flip, lacking depth and originality, and is associated with review manipulation.
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, characterized by the use of asset flips and low-quality templates. The developer has been accused of flooding Steam with similar low-effort titles and manipulating reviews to promote these products, further undermining the integrity of the platform.
“The Russian developer, dnovel/freeanimals_software/my way games, took a template from the godawful cocos2d, slapped a couple of asset-flipped sprites on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
“To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”