PUTRID S4ND
- February 6, 2022
- abhimonk
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Reviews
- Plays smoothly with tight controls and a fun gameplay loop.
- Offers a variety of player choices and build options, enhancing replayability.
- Polished aesthetics and a catchy soundtrack contribute to an enjoyable experience.
- It can be difficult to see enemy projectiles amidst the chaos on screen.
- Some players find the music unappealing and not fitting for the game.
- The game lacks randomization in stages, leading to repetitive encounters.
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game elicits mixed reactions; while some players appreciate the nostalgic charm of the 8-bit soundtrack, others are not fans of this style. Overall, the soundtrack is generally seen as enjoyable and effectively enhances the gaming experience.
“Something that really puts everything together for me is the soundtrack.”
“Music is a bop too.”
“- Not a fan of the 8-bit music.”
“Also, the nostalgia of an 8-bit soundtrack warms my heart.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability through extra challenges, an "endless mode," and various starting active skills that encourage different playstyles. While it provides decent achievement support and options for diverse builds, some players feel it could benefit from additional features to enhance replay value, particularly in the rogue-lite genre. Overall, it is a worthwhile experience for fans of bullet-hell games, especially at its price point.
“The entire game is a nice, short, and focused experience with extra challenges and even an 'endless mode' to add replay value beyond just beating the game.”
“In terms of replay value, the game has decent achievement support, and there are a couple of different starting active skills that synergize with the upgrades, allowing you to replay the game using a different type of attack and build around it.”
“In terms of replay value, the game has some decent achievement support. There are a couple of different starting active skills that synergize with the upgrades, so you can replay the game using a different type of attack and build around it.”
“The addition of some of the challenge mods makes this game have a ton of replay value. If you like bullet-hell games and scaling into a monster, this game is worth the 4 bucks.”
“The entire game is a nice, short, and focused experience with extra challenges and even an 'endless mode' to add replay value after beating the game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its satisfying and fluid run-and-gun mechanics, complemented by a variety of interesting upgrades that enhance playstyle. Players enjoy the simple core mechanics that evolve into a chaotic experience with numerous enemies, and the incorporation of elemental bonuses adds depth and strategy to combat.
“Played the demo while waiting for the game to come out, and got around 30 hours just because I loved the gameplay loop.”
“The core mechanics are very simple, but the upgrades you amass and the high amount of enemies in later stages makes this game positively crazy.”
“Incredibly satisfying and fluid run and gun gameplay combined with some really interesting upgrades that will change up your playstyle.”
“The core mechanics are very simple, but the upgrades you amass and the high number of enemies in later stages make this game feel overwhelmingly chaotic.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and quickly becomes repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their cohesive and clear aesthetic, reflecting the developer's creativity and attention to atmosphere. Players appreciate the simple yet effective design, which enhances the overall experience, especially in replay modes that introduce new challenges.
“The aesthetics work well.”
“It was really something special, and you could tell the developer had a lot of fun composing it, almost crafting it to maintain a great consistent atmosphere with the simple but clear and coherent graphics used.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its consistency and charm, reflecting the developer's passion in its design. The simple yet coherent graphics contribute significantly to creating an engaging and immersive experience.
“It was really something special, and you could tell the developer had a lot of fun composing it. The atmosphere is crafted beautifully, maintaining a great consistency with the simple yet clear and coherent graphics used.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players feel that the emotional impact of the game is enhanced by the inclusion of additional stages, as it allows for a deeper connection to their character builds and upgrades. The sense of fulfillment and investment in their progress is diminished when the game concludes too quickly, leaving them wanting more content to fully experience their achievements.
“Even if you just add one more stage, I can't believe how often I find myself saying this, but for some reason, 4-5 zones feel so much more wholesome than 3. You need time and content to flex on those upgrades, you know? I have a cool build going, but then the game ends, so...”
