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Putty Pals

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96%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
96% User Score Based on 110 reviews

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About Putty Pals

Putty Pals is a multiplayer casual platformer game. It was developed by Harmonious Games and was released on February 15, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Grab a friend and get squishy! Putty Pals is the ultimate co-op platformer, challenging two players to work together and overcome brain-taxing puzzles in a bright and beautiful world.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • Engaging cooperative gameplay that is fun for both kids and adults, promoting teamwork and communication.
  • Adorable art style and sound design, creating a charming and light-hearted atmosphere.
  • Great for introducing young children to platformers, with easy controls, frequent checkpoints, and a forgiving difficulty curve.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive, with similar scenarios occurring throughout the game.
  • Some players experienced glitches and bugs, including issues with achievements and controller recognition.
  • The game may be too easy for experienced gamers, lacking depth and variety in mechanics.

  • gameplay

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    46% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by engaging cooperative mechanics that emphasize teamwork and timing, making it a fun experience for players. While the controls are tight and the levels are colorful, some reviewers noted that the gameplay could benefit from additional mechanics to enhance variety and challenge. Overall, it offers a charming and humorous platforming experience that is enjoyable for couch co-op play.

    • “The art is adorable and amusing, the sound effects hilarious, and the gameplay is engaging and just challenging enough to engender a sense of achievement without feeling cheap or insurmountable.”
    • “The game features colorful and charming levels, tight controls (with solid air control), a satisfying sense of momentum, and fun cooperative mechanics such as color-specific platforms, making yourself into a trampoline for your partner, or swinging around via each other's outstretched arms.”
    • “The gameplay puts a unique spin on platformers and really focuses on teamwork and timing; it's a lot of fun bouncing your partner up to reach collectibles or flinging them across a gap that would otherwise be too far to make on your own.”
    • “The gameplay could be developed.”
    • “There's a missed opportunity here; changing worlds and playing as two new putties was the perfect time to change out the trampoline/merge mechanics and replace/add new ones.”
    • “The gameplay is fairly simplistic with few mechanics, but it does create some challenges as you go along.”

  • music

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    70% positive mentions, 15% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its thematic fit, quality, and ability to enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable and engaging. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack is so appealing that some would consider purchasing it separately, and it contributes significantly to the game's family-friendly atmosphere. Overall, the combination of delightful sounds and well-chosen music adds to the game's charm and replayability.

    • “Music is chosen really well and also well done; it did not get boring.”
    • “The characters are adorable, which tied in with the colorful art style and fantastic soundtrack gives the game a really family-friendly vibe.”
    • “But the music.”
    • “The music made it so worthy!”
    • “First time ever I'd like to buy soundtracks on Steam!”

  • graphics

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a charming and colorful art style that enhances the game's family-friendly atmosphere, with adorable characters and clever environmental interactions. While some users noted a lack of polish, the overall aesthetic and animations are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable couch co-op experience. The combination of engaging visuals and a fantastic soundtrack makes the game appealing to both kids and adults.

    • “I love the art style, and the clever ways the secrets are hidden.”
    • “The characters are adorable, which tied in with the colourful art style and fantastic soundtrack gives the game a really family friendly vibe.”
    • “The graphics lack a little polish, but they're certainly not bad, and this is a great couch co-op game!”
    • “The graphic style fits the game very well.”
    • “The interactive environments, the art style, the facial expressions and gestures that the putties make all add to the fact that this game is just plain fun.”

  • humor

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by its adorable art style, hilarious sound effects, and engaging gameplay that elicits consistent laughter, especially during moments of chaotic failure. While some players may not find it outright "hilarious," the lighthearted tone and frequent checkpoints contribute to a fun experience filled with smiles and shared laughter, making it enjoyable even in frustrating moments. Overall, the combination of amusing visuals and playful mechanics creates a delightful atmosphere that keeps players entertained.

    • “The gameplay will have you constantly laughing as you swing around and get yourself and your partner 'killed' - death is rather meaningless in the game, though, as the checkpoints are extremely frequent.”
    • “My sister and I were on the edge of our seats yelling and laughing when one of us made a mistake or cracked under the pressure.”
    • “As in one second I'd be frustrated at a puzzle and the next I'd be laughing my ass off at some silly way that the putties died.”

  • replayability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers great replayability, enhanced by its cooperative platforming gameplay, appealing music, and attention to detail. Players find it enjoyable to revisit due to its length and the fun of playing with friends, making it a delightful experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “Music is awesome, attention to detail is superb, and the length + replayability of the game is good.”
    • “Cooperative platforming gameplay that makes playing with a pal super fun, so adorable that it's ridiculous, fairly lengthy, and has lots of replay value.”
    • “Great replayability.”

  • stability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with users reporting very few and minimal glitches. However, some players have noted that repetitive scenarios and occasional weird glitches can detract from the experience, particularly in solo play. The developers are praised for their responsiveness and support in addressing issues on forums.

    • “Similar scenarios are repeated far too often, making it much less enjoyable to play solo, and there are plenty of weird glitches.”
    • “Similar scenarios are repeated far too often, making it much less enjoyable to play solo, and there are plenty of weird glitches.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story is generally perceived as underdeveloped, with multiple users noting that it lacks depth and engagement.

    • “The story is a little lacking.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its lovely atmosphere, which fosters a collaborative experience that is enjoyable for both kids and adults. This sense of teamwork enhances the overall enjoyment and engagement of the gameplay.

    • “It has a lovely atmosphere, and the fact that we have to work together to reach the goal makes it a fun experience for both kids and adults.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players find the game to be deeply heartwarming, attributing its emotional impact to the evident effort and love poured into its creation. This sentiment resonates strongly, highlighting the game's ability to evoke genuine feelings.

    • “There's really something heartwarming about this game; it's probably all the effort and love that went into making it.”
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Putty Pals is a casual platformer game. Common tags for Putty Pals include indie, trading, 2d, family friendly, cute and others.

Putty Pals is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Putty Pals was released on February 15, 2017.

Putty Pals was developed by Harmonious Games.

Putty Pals has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Putty Pals for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Putty Pals is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include ibb & obb, Heave Ho, Biped, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, Unravel Two and others.