Project Earth

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Project Earth is a single player economy management game with a economy theme. It was developed by anstabo and was released on October 4, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Project Earth" is a resource management and navigation game where you turn Earth into a spaceship to escape a dying sun. Manage resources to produce fuel, steer the planet with keys, and scavenge extra fuel from nearby planets using a mouse. A demo of this game is available for free on Steam, preferably downloaded rather than played in WebGL for better performance.

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Audience ScoreBased on 837 reviews

gameplay73 positive mentions

story10 negative mentions

Crumble offers a unique and entertaining gameplay experience with its fast-paced platforming and grappling mechanics.
The game features charming graphics and creative level design that keeps players engaged and motivated.
The sense of speed and momentum is exhilarating, making it a fun experience for both casual players and speedrunners.

The swinging mechanic can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments where players grapple onto unintended objects.
Some levels can feel overly punishing, with high kill zones and difficult platforming sections that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it doesn't offer enough content for its price.

gameplay
208 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of fast-paced platforming and grappling mechanics that can be both exhilarating and frustrating. While many players appreciate the unique swinging mechanics and the potential for speedrunning, issues with inconsistent controls, particularly with the grapple mechanic, lead to moments of frustration and can disrupt the overall flow of gameplay. Despite these challenges, the game offers a variety of levels and mechanics that keep the experience engaging for those who enjoy physics-based platformers.
- “Extremely fun speed game with fantastic grappling mechanics.”
- “The gameplay feels smooth and so satisfying.”
- “The gameplay is perfectly balanced with the fast-paced sections feeling incredibly satisfying to pull off and the slower-paced sections giving you a break right when you need it.”
- “If this game had better mechanics, I would 100% recommend it, but in its current state, I cannot do so.”
- “The swinging mechanic is infuriatingly unintuitive to use, since the apex of the swing is so sudden that the arc feels more like a triangle.”
- “Fun in the first few levels, when you can keep moving fast, then it just gets frustrating; you'll end up restarting over and over again because the grappling mechanics are bad and the later levels are poorly designed.”
graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their colorful and charming aesthetic, with distinct art styles across different worlds that enhance the overall experience. While some players appreciate the cute visuals and smooth animations, others note a lack of variety and depth in the environments, which can detract from gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered well-executed for an indie title, though some users mention performance issues and limited graphical options.
- “The attention to detail in the game's visuals is commendable, as the crumbling world is brought to life with stunning textures and smooth animations.”
- “The graphics are cute and colorful, and I enjoyed looking for the hidden slime skins in each level.”
- “The game’s graphics are amazing, and the creator went for a fun, cell-shaded look which looks absolutely amazing, especially in the world with the colorful, old buildings.”
- “I find the visuals and music garish as well.”
- “Cons: bad mechanics, repetitive music, graphics that hurt your eyes even on ultra.”
- “You can tell that it's designed from the bottom up where graphics come second, because they are the bare minimum to convey the gameplay mechanics on show here.”
music
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy and upbeat nature that complements the visuals, while others find it repetitive or lacking in intensity for the gameplay. Many appreciate the variety of tracks, though some describe certain pieces as generic or reminiscent of outdated styles. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the game's charm for some, it detracts from the experience for others, leading to a polarized reception.
- “The music is really catchy too, with plenty of different tracks so it never felt repetitive.”
- “Upbeat and energetic music that perfectly complements your rapid descent into madness.”
- “The music is great and complements the game very well; very skill-based gameplay and movement.”
- “The music is so bad, it sounds like old-timey clown music at the best of times.”
- “The music is so bargain basic and boring.”
- “My least favorite thing so far has been the soundtrack, which reminds me of the kind of generic music you'd find in discount mini-game collections made for young kids.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely absent, with many players noting that there is no traditional narrative or dialogue to follow. While some appreciate the stunning visual storytelling and emotional ambiance created through the environments, others express a desire for a more developed plot. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for its gameplay mechanics and aesthetics, but those seeking a strong narrative may be disappointed.
- “The visual storytelling here is amazing, and some of the landscapes look stunning; some scenes just wow you. Stuff like that gets me so giddy.”
- “His quest is a noble one.”
- “Great game, honestly pretty good for speedrunning, and also pretty cute and has a storyline if you can put it together properly.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “There's no story or dialogue from any of the characters, not even in fake language like there was in Tunic.”
- “There is literally no story in the game.”
replayability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, highlighted by features such as speedrunner modes, hidden levels, and collectibles that encourage players to improve their skills and times. While the main story is relatively short, the variety of unique stages and performance-based challenges provide ample content for players to revisit. Overall, the combination of multiplayer options and the potential for unofficial mods further enhances the game's replay value.
- “✅ Lots of replay value thanks to speedrunner mode and hidden levels or skins.”
- “Tons and tons of replay value in getting your times down and finding collectibles, and many unique stages that play with the concept in unexpected ways (a pinball stage, a stage that requires backtracking, etc).”
- “Including performance-based stars and unlockable bonus levels adds replay value and incentivizes players to improve their skills and achieve better precise times.”
- “There is plenty of content here, probably around 10 hours worth, and there is plenty of replayability with hidden secrets and speedrunning leaderboards.”
- “All in all worth the money especially since it offers tremendous replay value by trying to find new ways to beat your best time or the time of other players.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of slapstick elements, such as fart noises and whimsical gameplay mechanics, which consistently elicit laughter. Players find joy in both intentional comedic moments and unexpected, chaotic interactions, making the experience entertaining even during challenging segments. Overall, the game's lighthearted tone and amusing visuals contribute to its fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “It's also highly polished - fart noise button presses will never not be funny to us.”
- “The sections where you get to just roll really fast through massive lanes are among the most fun and interesting parts, also the sections with the cannons are hilarious.”
- “A small circle shows where your tongue will go if you press the swing button, but it's hilariously inconsistent and only shows up 10% of the time, so you'll be mostly praying for your tongue to go where you want it to go, and you'll never be sure if you're in range.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. While some enjoy the challenge it presents, particularly for speedrunners, many express a desire for a more fluid and engaging grinding process, with several noting the difficulty of navigating certain mechanics like grappling and wall climbing.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “At times I would try to stick to the intended top-sided paths, but it rarely felt fluid and more tedious than anything.”
- “I like the idea but it's tedious as hell; I lost my patience super quick.”
- “It is an incredibly tedious task, trying to find every skin in the game.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing inconsistent performance and lag, particularly in graphically demanding sections. While some aspects, like the physics and graphics, are praised, there are significant issues with controls and performance that detract from the experience. Players express hope for future updates to improve optimization and enhance gameplay.
- “Including performance-based stars and unlockable bonus levels adds replay value and incentivizes players to improve their skills and achieve better precise times.”
- “The graphics are charming and the performance of the game was top notch, especially given the physics of everything.”
- “With some tweaks, bug patches, and more game optimization, it would be even better than it already is.”
- “Sadly, it's just not optimized.”
- “Although I really like the gameplay, I can't get past the inconsistent performance.”
- “Grappling controls can be clunky, and the graphics have pretty bad optimization at times (I have an Nvidia Quadro P4000, and some sections still have bad lag).”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs that can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences, especially during critical moments. While some players appreciate the creative levels and overall fun, the inconsistent mechanics and glitches detract from the overall enjoyment. However, it reportedly runs well on the Steam Deck.
- “Runs great on the Steam Deck.”
- “I played and beat the game; it is very short and can be fun at times, but it is buggy a lot.”
- “The game itself is great, there's a large variety of gimmicks to keep you intrigued and the extra levels are creative and very fun. However, there are buggy points that made the game infuriating at times, but I'm still sitting here pushing through to get all the stars, so just a fair warning.”
- “I love stuff like this in other games, like Super Meat Boy and Crash Bandicoot, but here it was only one level, and the level ends with a very unpolished segment with frequent glitches that will launch me to my death, ruining the 4-minute run and making me start over.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is tied to the thrill of momentum and the frustration of losing it, as players experience a mix of exhilaration and disappointment when navigating physics-based challenges. The design encourages a sense of freedom and fluidity, but can also lead to moments of vulnerability when players are forced to revert to more basic platforming skills.
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players acknowledging the effort put into it while others criticize it as a flawed project that employs unethical tactics, such as bundling with cheap games to mislead consumers. Overall, it appears to be a contentious issue, with accusations of cash-grabbing overshadowing the game's potential.
- “To double down on this unethical attempt to dupe gamers into paying for something available for free, they also dumped this into cheap, nasty game bundles as a further cash grab/scam attempt, misleading both gamers and the bundle sellers.”
- “There's clearly effort behind this game; it's a flawed project but far from a cash grab.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is highlighted by the charming design of the ball of slime protagonist, which adds a whimsical element to the game and enhances the overall experience.
- “The character design, particularly the ball of slime protagonist, is charming and adds a touch of whimsy to the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally considered effective, with music and overall ambiance contributing positively, despite the graphics being described as merely adequate.
- “The graphics are serviceable, but the music and atmosphere truly elevate the experience.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie atmosphere, creating a sense of tension and intrigue.”
- “The graphics are serviceable, but the music and atmosphere feel lackluster and fail to immerse me in the game.”
- “The atmosphere is bland and uninspired, making it hard to feel engaged with the game world.”
- “While the graphics are decent, the overall atmosphere is forgettable and doesn't leave a lasting impression.”