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Right and Down

72%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
atmosphere, replayability
72% User Score Based on 92 reviews

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"Right and Down" is a physics-based puzzle game where players control a square block, navigating it through various obstacles and hazards to reach the goal. The game features increasing difficulty levels, with players needing to rotate the environment to move the block right or down. With its simple controls and challenging gameplay, "Right and Down" provides a fun and engaging experience for players who enjoy problem-solving and quick reflexes.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a deceptively simple yet engaging gameplay loop that encourages strategic planning and decision-making.
  • The art style and music create a captivating atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
  • There is a good amount of replayability due to the variety of characters, items, and biomes, making each run feel unique.
  • The game suffers from significant RNG reliance, which can lead to frustrating runs where player decisions feel inconsequential.
  • There is no save feature, meaning players must complete runs in one sitting, which can be inconvenient.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with many players feeling that the mechanics do not evolve enough over time.
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a simplistic "right and down" movement mechanic that, while initially engaging, quickly becomes repetitive and limits strategic depth. Players appreciate the addictive nature of the gameplay loop and the variety in dungeon theming, but many criticize the overall lack of complexity and balance, leading to a reliance on RNG. Despite its shortcomings, some players find enjoyment in mastering the mechanics and navigating the challenges presented.

    • “The gameplay loop of 'go right or down' and make choices based on the optimal path for your current build is quite interesting and enjoyable.”
    • “With a fun gameplay loop, simple controls, solid atmosphere, and challenging dungeons, it’s a game you can easily sink some hours into.”
    • “Trying to figure out which path to navigate is the crux of the game, and is a very engaging and addictive gameplay loop.”
    • “Boiling down the roguelike dungeon crawler this far was a bit too much, as the gameplay offered is wafer-thin at times, almost playing itself due to the titular limited choices.”
    • “While the game does offer a commendable amount of content, the core gameplay loop, based on its 'right and down' premise, feels restrictive and repetitive, which significantly impacts the overall enjoyment.”
    • “The restrictive gameplay loop and lackluster art direction detract from the overall experience, making it hard to recommend for fans of the roguelike genre.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cool artwork and fun art style that effectively conveys information, while others criticize the visuals as bland and lacking distinctiveness. Although the graphics are generally considered good, they are overshadowed by gameplay issues, leading to an overall subpar experience.

    • “It has cool artwork.”
    • “The music and graphics are good.”
    • “I found the art style fun to look at, and it does a good job relaying relevant information.”
    • “The visuals are quite bland and lack the distinctiveness that can make a game world memorable and immersive.”
    • “There is no option to reduce any graphical settings to help improve performance, aside from capping the FPS, which did not help.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its outstanding quality and ability to create an eerie, captivating atmosphere, with each biome featuring distinct themes that enhance the overall experience. While some players feel the gameplay does not match the high standard set by the soundtrack, it remains a highlight for those who appreciate hauntingly beautiful music. However, personal taste in music may vary among players.

    • “On a positive note, the music in 'Right and Down' is outstanding and stands out as the game's best feature.”
    • “The sound effects have a nice punch to them, and the music sets a very atmospheric tone for each biome.”
    • “When music shines, but gameplay dims.”
    • “The soundtrack does a remarkable job of creating an eerie, captivating mood, and it’s a shame that the rest of the game doesn’t live up to this high standard.”
    • “Also, the music is not to my taste, but that’s a personal gripe.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by haunting music and engaging fantasy themes, creating a compelling experience that complements its simple gameplay. The sound effects and musical score effectively set the tone for each biome, contributing to a solid overall atmosphere that keeps players immersed for hours.

    • “The sound effects have a nice punch to them, and the music sets a very atmospheric tone for each biome.”
    • “The haunting scores add a layer of atmosphere that is otherwise missing from the visuals and gameplay.”
    • “The game delivers a solid atmosphere for such a simple concept.”
    • “With a fun gameplay loop, simple controls, solid atmosphere, and challenging dungeons, it’s a game you can easily sink some hours into.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through quick runs, diverse character and equipment options, and the gradual unlocking of new dungeons and characters. However, players note that the initial hours can feel slow due to a lengthy unlock system, which may hinder early enjoyment. Overall, the increasing difficulty and variety contribute to a fun and engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “The difficulty increases also add replayability, all the way to the end.”
    • “You unlock new dungeons and characters with each game, so there is replayability.”
    • “Runs are pretty quick and there is a lot of replay value between the different characters and equipment options!”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is criticized for being generic and uninspired, lacking the depth and creativity needed to engage players and enhance the overall experience.

    • “The environments and character designs come off as generic and uninspired, failing to capture the player's imagination or add any visual excitement to the experience.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally perceived as amusing, though opinions on its effectiveness may vary among players.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect tedious, as maintaining constant status conditions for relics feels burdensome, and the limited build options reduce gameplay variety to merely selecting a few areas to focus on, relying on chance for effective outcomes.

    • “The constant status conditions required to make your relics functional felt tedious, and the build options ultimately reduced to selecting a few areas to focus on and hoping to randomly encounter them.”
    • “Grinding for resources feels like an endless chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than an enjoyable experience.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues.

    • “The game suffers from bad optimization.”
    • “Performance issues make the game unplayable on lower-end systems.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and stuttering ruin the overall experience.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have noted that emotional discussions surrounding the game can lead to valid complaints being dismissed or deleted, indicating a tension between player sentiment and developer response.

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16h Median play time
11h Average play time
2-20h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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