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52%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
82% User Score Based on 11 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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prog.1 is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Vector Arcade and was released on June 23, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Play as an anthropomorphic computer virus in prog.1, a thrilling 2D puzzle platformer set in a sci-fi world where scientists work feverishly to build the first fully artificial universe.

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
music2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique disappearing platform mechanic that adds a layer of challenge and strategy to the gameplay.
  • Visually appealing with a retro pixelated style and a nice soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers a fun and satisfying challenge for players who enjoy precision platforming.
  • Controls can feel imprecise and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate the levels effectively.
  • The game is very short, with gameplay lasting only about 2 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Some levels can be frustratingly difficult, with mechanics that may lead to frequent deaths and a sense of punishment for exploration.

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The story in the game is minimal and often forgettable, with little narrative development between levels. While it features retro pixelated graphics and a nostalgic soundtrack that enhance the overall experience, the plot itself is considered basic and lacks depth.

    • “Genius in its simplicity, but growing educated gameplay, supported with retro pixelated story graphics and backing soundtrack, which just leaves you smiling and enjoying the experience, ZX81 style... like it's 1981 again.”
    • “The story may as well not exist.”
    • “Not to mention that so little of the story is conveyed between levels that you forget what is even going on.”
    • “The story is fairly basic.”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The gameplay is concise, lasting around two hours, and features enjoyable mechanics, including boss levels and hidden secrets that encourage exploration. However, the disappearing platform mechanic can hinder exploration, making it frustrating at times. Overall, the game combines simple yet engaging gameplay with a nostalgic retro aesthetic that enhances the experience.

    • “Genius in its simplicity, but growing educated gameplay, supported with retro pixelated story graphics and a backing soundtrack, which just leaves you smiling and enjoying the experience, ZX81 style ... like it's 1981 again.”
    • “To be fair though, the mechanics are nice, 'boss' levels are put in, and secrets are hidden to reward you for exploring the levels.”
    • “Very short, only about 2 hours maximum of gameplay.”
    • “Genius in its simplicity, but the gameplay feels limited and repetitive, supported by retro pixelated graphics and a backing soundtrack that doesn't quite elevate the experience.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their retro pixelated style, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 1981, complemented by a fitting soundtrack. While the visuals are well-implemented with effective cues, some players may find them too small, potentially hindering visibility.

    • “Genius in its simplicity, but growing educated gameplay, supported with retro pixelated story graphics and a backing soundtrack, which just leaves you smiling and enjoying the experience, ZX81 style... like it's 1981 again.”
    • “It's a neat idea, and well implemented, with good visual cues for things disappearing and reappearing, though the graphics are a bit on the small side, so some people may have a hard time seeing them.”
    • “The graphics are a bit on the small side, so some people may have a hard time seeing them.”
    • “The retro pixelated graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “While the gameplay is engaging, the visuals are underwhelming and do not do justice to the concept.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic charm, effectively complementing the retro pixelated graphics and enhancing the overall experience. While it contributes to a fun and challenging atmosphere, some players find it can also be frustrating at times. Overall, the soundtrack evokes a sense of joy reminiscent of classic gaming from the early 1980s.

    • “Genius in its simplicity, but growing educated gameplay, supported with retro pixelated story graphics and a backing soundtrack that just leaves you smiling and enjoying the experience, ZX81 style... like it's 1981 again.”
    • “Fun, challenging, nice soundtrack.”
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60%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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prog.1 is a arcade platformer game. Common tags for prog.1 include indie, trading, 2d, pixel graphics and puzzle platformer.

prog.1 is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

prog.1 was released on June 23, 2016.

prog.1 was developed by Vector Arcade.

prog.1 has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked prog.1 for its music but disliked it for its story.

prog.1 is a single player game.

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