Slow Down, Bull
- April 20, 2015
- Insomniac Games
A cute and colorful game that oozes with a childlike charm. While it won't be winning any awards, it is well designed and an enjoyable game to play for some stress relief
Get on SteamSlow Down, Bull is an action collecting game. Steer Esteban, a stressed-out overachieving bull, to collect as many crafty pieces as you can, but be careful! Every time you steer him, he gets a little more stressed out, and you DON'T want to stress him out!
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and light-hearted narrative that creates a peaceful atmosphere.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with simple, intuitive controls, making it accessible for casual players.
- A portion of the proceeds goes to charity, adding a feel-good factor to the purchase.
- The game can become overly stressful in later levels, which may deter some players.
- Achievements can be frustrating due to their disappearing nature.
- Some players wish for more complexity in gameplay mechanics.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as enjoyable and straightforward, featuring simple, intuitive controls that contribute to a casual gaming experience. While it may not be groundbreaking, the game stands out with its appealing art style and offers a peaceful atmosphere, making it a solid choice for players looking for a relaxed experience.
“The game itself is a nice casual game with an awesome art style, simple mechanics, and overall a neat experience.”
“Very enjoyable gameplay with simple, intuitive controls.”
“It's nice to see money going to charity thanks to the purchase of the game, and while the game isn't going to rock the gaming world, it's a solid straightforward game with simple mechanics that uses its art style to stand out and create a peaceful world.”
“Solid but not spectacular gameplay.”
“Solid but not spectacular gameplay.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highlighted for their charming and cute art style, which effectively contributes to a peaceful and enjoyable gaming experience. While the mechanics are simple, the visual presentation stands out, making the game appealing despite its casual nature. Overall, the graphics play a significant role in creating a delightful atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
“The game itself is a nice casual game with an awesome art style, simple mechanics, and overall a neat experience.”
“Great (and very cute) art style and OST.”
“It's nice to see money going to charity thanks to the purchase of the game, and while the game isn't going to rock the gaming world, it's a solid straightforward game with simple mechanics that uses its art style to stand out and create a peaceful world.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a significant relief, often laughing off their mistakes even during challenging levels, which helps mitigate frustration.
“Even on the tougher levels, I don't feel too frustrated since I usually just start laughing after I screw up.”
