PUTRID S4ND

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PUTRID S4ND is a single player arcade role playing shooter game. It was developed by abhimonk and was released on November 7, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"PUTRID S4ND" is a fast-paced shoot-em-up game with roguelike-style passive spells and upgrades, made in PICO 8. In the game, you can move with arrow keys, shoot with X, roll for invincibility with double-tap arrow keys, and jump with Z or C. The challenge level can be adjusted at the title screen, with level 5 offering a traditional roguelike experience with permadeath. Wishlist the expanded version on Steam to experience more!

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Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Plays smoothly with tight controls and a polished aesthetic.
Player choice significantly impacts build variety, allowing for creative gameplay.
Offers a fun and chaotic experience with a decent amount of content for its price.

It can be difficult to see enemy projectiles amidst the chaos on screen.
The music, particularly the 8-bit soundtrack, may not appeal to everyone.
The game lacks randomization in stages, leading to repetitive encounters.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game elicits mixed feelings; while some players appreciate the nostalgic charm of the 8-bit soundtrack, others are not fans of this style. Overall, the soundtrack is generally well-received, with many finding it enjoyable and fitting for the game.
- “Something that really puts everything together for me is the soundtrack.”
- “Music is a bop too.”
- “- not a fan of the 8-bit music”
- “- not a fan of the 8-bit music”
- “Also the nostalgia of an 8-bit soundtrack warms my heart.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid replayability through its extra challenges, an "endless mode," and various starting active skills that encourage different playstyles. While players appreciate the existing features, some feel that additional content, such as "new game" modes or more mods, could enhance the replay value further. Overall, it provides a satisfying experience for fans of bullet-hell and rogue-lite genres.
- “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. 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.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a satisfying and fluid run-and-gun experience, with simple core mechanics that evolve through a variety of upgrades and elemental bonuses. Players appreciate the engaging gameplay loop, which remains enjoyable even after extensive playtime, and the increasing challenge presented by numerous enemies in later stages. Overall, the combination of straightforward mechanics and dynamic upgrades enhances the playstyle and keeps the action exciting.
- “Played the demo while waiting for the game to come out, and got around 30 hours just because I loved the gameplay loop.”
- “Incredibly satisfying and fluid run and gun gameplay combined with some really interesting upgrades that will change up your playstyle.”
- “I like that different mechanics benefit from various elemental bonuses, so you can double up on having an ice attack that also pierces and bounces.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their simple yet coherent design, contributing to a consistent and engaging atmosphere that reflects the developer's creativity. Players appreciate the aesthetic choices, which enhance the overall experience and allow for replayability with added challenges.
- “It was really something special and you could tell the developer had a lot of fun with composing it, almost crafting it to keep a great consistent atmosphere with the simple but clear and coherent graphics used.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as a standout feature, noting the developer's evident passion in creating a cohesive and engaging environment. The combination of simple yet clear graphics contributes to a unique and immersive experience.
- “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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for more content, noting that additional stages enhance the emotional experience by allowing for deeper engagement with their character builds and upgrades. The feeling of abrupt endings after investing in a build diminishes the overall emotional satisfaction, highlighting the importance of extended gameplay for a more fulfilling experience.