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Prog.1

58%Game Brain Score
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story, gameplay
82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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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 22 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique mechanic where platforms disappear after being touched, adding a challenging twist 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 fun and engaging levels that reward exploration and skillful play.
  • Controls can feel imprecise and unresponsive, making platforming frustrating at times.
  • The game is very short, with gameplay lasting around 2 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Some levels can feel overwhelming and confusing due to their size and the disappearing platform mechanic, which can lead to a punishing experience.
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is minimal and often forgettable, with players noting that it feels almost non-existent due to sparse narrative elements between levels. While the gameplay is praised for its simplicity and nostalgic retro style, the overall narrative lacks depth and engagement.

    • “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 is fairly basic.”
    • “Not to mention that so little of the story is gone through between levels that you forget what is even going on.”
    • “Story may as well not exist.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a short duration of about two hours, featuring enjoyable mechanics and hidden secrets that encourage exploration. However, the frustrating disappearing platform mechanic hinders this exploration, often punishing players for their curiosity. Overall, the game combines simple yet engaging gameplay with retro aesthetics, evoking a nostalgic experience.

    • “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.”
    • “Too be fair though, the mechanics are nice, 'boss' levels are put in, and secrets are hidden to reward you for exploring the levels, but unfortunately, the disappearing platform mechanic makes it a pain to explore levels because more than half of the platforms you jump on end up disappearing by the time you are halfway to the next one, effectively punishing exploration.”
    • “Very short, only about 2 hours maximum of gameplay.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their retro pixelated style, evoking nostalgia reminiscent of early 1980s gaming, and are well-implemented with effective visual cues. However, some players may find the graphics a bit small, potentially hindering visibility. Overall, the simplicity and charm of the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic charm, effectively complementing the retro pixelated graphics and enhancing the overall experience. Players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, contributing to both the fun and challenging aspects of the gameplay, though some express moments of frustration.

    • “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.”
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