Porradaria Upgrade

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Porradaria Upgrade is a single player platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by CleanWater and was released on September 30, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Travel back to 90s' games with the Ninja, a mysterious killer whose true purpose nobody knows, and live a full retro gaming experience in a world totally drawn in pixel-art.

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Single-Player

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience with gameplay reminiscent of classic titles like Shinobi and Super Mario.
There are unlockable characters with unique playstyles and multiple paths and secret stages to explore, adding replayability.
Despite its simplicity, the game can be enjoyable for those who appreciate retro-style platformers and challenging gameplay.

The controls are often imprecise and janky, making the gameplay frustrating and less enjoyable.
The game suffers from numerous glitches and design issues, such as instant death pits and poorly designed enemy behavior.
The music and graphics are considered amateurish, failing to evoke the nostalgia of the retro games it aims to emulate.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The graphics are described as simple and unpolished, lacking a nostalgic connection to any specific gaming era, yet they do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. Players appreciate the tight controls that enhance gameplay, although there are notable issues such as graphical glitches when alt-tabbing. Overall, while the visuals may appear basic at first, they do not hinder the fun experience.
- “The simple graphics do not get in the way of the fun, and the tight controls let you have full control of your character.”
- “At first glance, Porradaria Upgrade looks very basic with unpolished graphics, but once you get stuck into it, it's a very enjoyable little game.”
- “Additionally, the visuals don't match any particular 'era' or invoke a nostalgic feeling of any particular system.”
- “Alt+tabbing causes the graphics to glitch out for the remainder of your play session.”
- “At first glance, the graphics in Porradaria Upgrade look very basic and unpolished.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The music in the game has been widely criticized for its amateurish quality, resembling outdated MIDI tracks that fail to capture the essence of retro classics. Reviewers noted that the compositions are dull and repetitive, with forgettable riffs that detract from the overall experience.
- “For a game that's supposed to be an homage to retro classics, the music doesn't fit at all.”
- “Music is amateurish and dull to the point of making 'The Demon Rush' sound good by comparison.”
- “All songs use the same riffs that you'll forget the moment you turn off the game.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is a blend of nostalgic elements from classic titles like Shinobi, Legend of Kage, and Super Mario, showcasing potential despite some stiffness in character movement and the use of a placeholder soundtrack. Overall, it hints at a promising experience rooted in old-school gaming mechanics.
- “It has gameplay that shows some promise, a placeholder tune, and a stiff-moving character.”
- “It has elements and gameplay of the old school games such as Shinobi, Legend of Kage (NES), and Super Mario all wrapped into one.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely regarded as outdated, reminiscent of early 2000s "random" web humor, which may not resonate well with contemporary audiences.