SEEP Universe

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SEEP Universe is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by SEEP and was released on July 15, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"SEEP Universe offers exploration of 4 eccentric, retro-inspired planets with 20+ stages. Engage in unique boss battles and collect SEEP Coins for SEEPedia rewards. Experience 100% pixel art, original soundtrack, and 8-bit sound effects in this love letter to the 16-bit era."

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Single-Player

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic platformers, with engaging gameplay that rewards persistence.
Despite its low budget, the developers have created a charming homage to retro gaming, featuring unique boss battles and a variety of unlockable content.
Many players appreciate the game's heart and passion, noting that it can provide joy and a sense of accomplishment, especially for fans of the genre.

The controls are often described as clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and unfair deaths.
Graphics and sound design are criticized for being subpar, lacking the polish expected from modern games, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game lacks a proper save system and has confusing mechanics, making it difficult for players to progress without losing their hard-earned achievements.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the controls and jump mechanics as frustrating and imprecise, leading to unfair deaths. While some appreciate the creative ideas and co-op feature, others find the level design lacking and the overall experience reminiscent of outdated platformers, resulting in a clunky and repetitive gameplay experience.
- “The mechanics are solid and the graphics and characters are very cool.”
- “The developers tried to create something new with the concept and the gameplay.”
- “+interesting level-choice mechanic”
- “I almost beat the 4th world and just had to give up because of all of the unfair deaths due to the bad jump mechanic.”
- “Seep Universe has some nice ideas and charisma, but somehow the gameplay feels off and frustrating.”
- “There's no flow, bad enemy placement, and mindless zigzagging that just slow the gameplay to a halt.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the lack of a distinct art style and the small size of sprites, likening them to outdated visuals reminiscent of early gaming. While some appreciate the retro aesthetic and the challenge it presents, others find the graphics to be subpar, comparing them unfavorably to more polished titles. Overall, the visuals seem to evoke nostalgia for retro games, but they may not meet the expectations of players seeking modern graphical quality.
- “The mechanics are solid and the graphics and characters are very cool.”
- “Sounds, graphics, actions...it's a perfect quality as a game of retro style.”
- “Games created with passion, pretty difficult, with unique 8-bit style graphics and which gave you enormous satisfaction once completed.”
- “A solid indie title many will underestimate due to the crudity of the visuals.”
- “The graphics have no art style, sprites are too small.”
- “Although it tries to emulate old games, it doesn't even have the NES look; the visuals look more like what someone does on Microsoft Paint.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, particularly praising its homage to retro platformers. However, others criticize it as clichéd and distracting, suggesting that the option to disable it would enhance the overall experience. Overall, while some appreciate the soundtrack's nostalgic elements, others feel it detracts from the gameplay.
- “I love the music and the environments are brilliant, especially the old school movie ones which will take a bit of practice to get to.”
- “This game is the perfect homage/love song to all the best retro platformers out there!”
- “And omg... if I could dislike a game solely for its music... I mean, if you want to hear cliché Egyptian music that feels like it's played on bagpipes, you should buy this game.”
- “Even a simple thing like being able to disable the dire 'music' would improve the whole experience.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around themes of perseverance and unexpected life journeys, featuring two rocker brothers on a bizarre adventure. Players experience a fast-paced, hardcore platformer with multiple characters, complemented by an engaging narrative reminiscent of classic storytelling styles.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “A hardcore, fast-paced platformer featuring multiple characters and an engaging story.”
- “You play as two rocker brothers embarking on a bizarre adventure with a unique and entertaining story.”
- “You play as two rocker bros, going on some bizarre adventure, with a Cheetahmen-quality story.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability; while some have encountered minimal bugs, such as minor glitches, others have faced issues with hitboxes and unresponsive controls, particularly when using non-controller setups.
- “2D platformer with messy controls (programmed for controllers, you cannot change button assignments) and buggy hitboxes.”
- “Some glitches.”
- “I've seen no bugs, apart from some acceptable glitches with some blocks.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant video stuttering issues, even on a GTX 970, while playing at a low resolution of 640x480 with minimal effects and subpar graphics, indicating poor optimization for the game.
- “Video stuttering is surprising, especially with a 970 GTX for a game running at 640x480 with little to no effects and fairly poor graphics.”