Prompt
- July 6, 2015
- foxel_
Get on Steam"Prompt" is a challenging retro-style hardcore platformer with minimalist 1-bit graphics, featuring precise double jumping, simulated gravity, and moving platform physics. Each level offers a new challenge, and a full level editor allows you to create and share custom stages with friends. Its exceptional music is by Matt Simmonds, available at his bandcamp page.
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Reviews
- The game features well-built physics and tight mechanics, making for a fun and challenging platforming experience.
- The minimalist art style and retro aesthetics are appealing, complemented by an amazing soundtrack that enhances the gameplay.
- The game offers a high replay value with speedrun potential and a variety of challenging levels that require precise movement.
- Inconsistent level design and a lack of skill sequencing in harder levels can lead to frustration, overshadowing the fun aspects of the game.
- Many players have reported issues with controller compatibility, particularly with Xbox controllers, making keyboard controls the only option for some.
- The game is relatively short, and some players feel it may not be worth the price unless purchased on sale.
- music18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game, composed by 4mat, is widely praised for its quality and relaxing nature, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. However, opinions are mixed, as some players find the soundtrack limited and even annoying. Overall, while many appreciate the soundtrack as a highlight, individual preferences may vary.
“Visuals are simple but stylish, the soundtrack is simply amazing.”
“The music is quite nice as well and the levels are well crafted and increasingly hard.”
“Someone in the reviews mentioned they found the music annoying, so keep that in mind.”
“Music is very relaxing (in some weird way).”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simple yet stylish, with a retro aesthetic that appeals to many players. While some users appreciate the cute art style and fluid controls, others note the minimalistic visuals, often reduced to basic shapes like a tiny pylon. Overall, the graphics complement the game's atmosphere, though they may not be the main highlight compared to the impressive soundtrack.
“Visuals are simple but stylish, the soundtrack is simply amazing.”
“Updated version: good platformer, good music, and cute graphics.”
“Great art style and very fluid controls.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with tight mechanics that enhance the experience, making it one of the best in its genre. However, some players found the gameplay to be merely satisfactory based on their limited playtime.
“17 minutes of gameplay, still a good game for what it's offering.”
“Mechanics tight as a drum, and absolutely one of the best games of its type.”
“Gameplay was okay for what I played.”
“But gameplay was okay for what I played.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, featuring numerous achievements and hidden easter eggs that encourage players to revisit and explore different aspects of the gameplay.
“The replay value is high; it has achievements and Easter eggs.”
“The replay value is high; it has achievements and Easter eggs.”
“The replay value is high; it has achievements and Easter eggs.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that poor optimization leads to significant frustration for players, which in turn negatively impacts their overall performance in the game.
