Powernaut VANGARDT
- March 28, 2017
- Alex Hall
Get on SteamFight for your life in this state-of-the-art 4-bit platformer!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game captures a nostalgic 'old school' Game Boy aesthetic, reminiscent of classic titles like Metroid and Mega Man.
- Gameplay is challenging and engaging, appealing to fans of retro platformers who enjoy grinding and exploration.
- The password system, while unconventional, adds a unique twist to saving progress and can be seen as a fun throwback to older gaming systems.
- The game suffers from significant technical flaws, including a lack of color and poor design choices that detract from the overall experience.
- Controls cannot be customized, which may hinder accessibility for some players and limit enjoyment.
- The password-based save system can be frustrating, as players must replay earlier sections after using a password to continue.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a retro pixel art style reminiscent of classic 8-bit games, which some players appreciate for its nostalgic charm, while others criticize the lack of modern graphical options and resolution adjustments. The ability to customize the color palette is a positive aspect, though the monochrome palette may pose visibility challenges for some players. Overall, the visuals evoke a classic Game Boy aesthetic that appeals to fans of vintage gaming.
“The visuals are great, and you can change the color palette of the graphics to any you like.”
“The controls feel good, and I really like the classic art style, even though I'm knocking on the doors of middle age, and my eyes have a bit of trouble with the black and white color palette.”
“Classic Game Boy aesthetic & controls.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Graphics resemble an 8-bit style.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simplistic single-screen platformer design with shooting elements, which some players find limiting due to the lack of screen scrolling. Despite these design flaws, many users still find the gameplay enjoyable, albeit challenging.
“Weird, but it's not a big problem and it doesn't make the gameplay any less fun.”
“The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, keeping me engaged for hours.”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“Before we go into the long list of defects, just a note that the game design itself is extremely poor. It features single-screen platformer gameplay with some shooting elements, and it seems the developer couldn't figure out how to implement screen scrolling in Clickteam Fusion, so you move between screens instead.”
“The gameplay is incredibly difficult.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, complementing the great pixel art and providing a relaxing atmosphere. While not exceptional, it effectively contributes to the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is alright.”
“It has great pixel art and decent music.”
“The soundtrack is just alright.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect is generally perceived as lacking depth, with some users noting that it conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Overall, the narrative does not resonate strongly, leaving players wanting more substance.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story is virtually nonexistent.”
“There is no real narrative to engage with.”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players who enjoy grinding, along with platforming, exploration, and action shooter combat, will find this game appealing and worth purchasing.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became frustrating.”
“The grind is so excessive that it overshadows the fun elements of the game.”
