Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show
- June 25, 2020
- Redneck Ed
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and amazing graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- The music is excellent and adds to the enjoyment of the game.
- The game has fun mechanics and a humorous story that can be engaging for players.
- The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult.
- There are numerous bugs and issues that detract from the overall experience.
- The difficulty curve is steep and can feel more punishing than motivating, leading to a lack of enjoyment.
- music10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and memorability, with many players noting that it enhances the overall experience and even sticks with them long after playing. While some critiques mention that sound effects could be improved, the soundtrack, particularly during battles, is highlighted as a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal. Overall, the music is considered a major strength, complementing the game's art style and story.
“In this game, almost everything is done with great diligence: from the visual style and local humor to the gorgeous music (now my tracklist has been replenished with new compositions) - all this is what it is worth playing this game for!”
“What I really enjoyed is the soundtrack of the battles.”
“Music is addictive and you are going to wake up with it, still playing in your head, and the art and the plot of the game deserve its own insane cartoon.”
“Only poor moves and strike sounds on top of an average music.”
“Music and art style need a completely different topic to discuss them fully.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and vibrant colors, contributing to an overall appealing visual experience. However, while the artwork is appreciated, some players feel that it is overshadowed by gameplay frustrations, suggesting that the graphics alone do not elevate the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I had paid a high price for this beautiful artwork.”
“The colors and drawings in the graphics are amazing.”
“Love the soundtrack and art style.”
“Good music, nice art style, silly story but unfortunately ruined by the fact that it's frustrating and not in a fun, motivating way.”
“Music and art style need a completely different topic to discuss them fully.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as silly and humorous, complemented by good music and a unique art style, but it suffers from frustrating difficulty that detracts from the overall experience. While the mechanics and battles are engaging, players express a desire for deeper character development, particularly regarding the main character, Ed. Overall, the narrative has potential but is hindered by gameplay challenges.
“It has fun mechanics, the battles are interesting and the story is funny.”
“Music is addictive and you are going to wake up with it still playing in your head, and the art and the plot of the game deserve its own insane cartoon.”
“Good music, nice art style, silly story but unfortunately ruined by the fact that it's frustrating and not in a fun, motivating way.”
“No voices or any jingles for an intergalactic TV show storyline.”
“On the other hand, I found the game extremely difficult and I would like to know more about the story of Ed (the main character).”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its spectacular designs and mechanics, offering fun and engaging battles alongside a humorous story, resulting in a satisfying overall performance.
“All the designs and mechanics are spectacular.”
“The game, in terms of gameplay and performance, made me very happy.”
“It has fun mechanics, the battles are interesting, and the story is funny.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, highlighted by its amusing artwork and engaging story, complemented by fun mechanics and interesting battles. Players appreciate the local humor and the overall diligence in the game's presentation, making it a noteworthy aspect of the experience.
“In this game, almost everything is done with great diligence: from the visual style and local humor to the gorgeous music (now my tracklist has been replenished with new compositions) - all this is what it is worth playing this game for!”
“It has fun mechanics, the battles are interesting and the story is funny.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for being overly buggy, leading to a lack of stability during gameplay.
“It's just too buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and glitches that ruin the experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players generally express satisfaction with the game's optimization, noting that both gameplay and performance are well-executed.
“The game in terms of gameplay and performance made me very happy.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect is indirectly highlighted through the suggestion that players may feel compelled to invest in a new gamepad to enhance their gaming experience, indicating that the game's mechanics could drive additional purchases.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra.”
“The constant prompts to purchase in-game currency disrupt the gameplay experience and take away from the enjoyment.”
