Sockman

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STEAM KEY INCLUDED. Sockman is a single-screen platformer inspired by the classics like Rick Dangerous, Jet Set Willy, Manic Miner, Jumpman, Prince of Persia… A hardcore platformer, very difficult, even more than suck your own elbow. " His real name is Domin Dominguez, 64 years old plumber by profession. In the absence of one day to retire, Domin comes home from work with one idea in mind to re…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

The game features challenging yet fair gameplay, making it a fun experience for fans of precision platformers.
Level design is varied and consistently grows in difficulty, keeping players engaged.
The inclusion of optional mini-games and a death counter adds a unique and entertaining twist to the gameplay.

Some moments in the game can feel unfairly difficult, potentially frustrating players.
There are minor spelling and grammar errors due to translation, which may detract from the experience for some players.
The lack of achievements or goals may lead to a feeling of aimlessness for some players.

gameplay
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The gameplay of *sockman* closely mirrors that of its predecessor, *manic miner*, offering a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic platforming mechanics from the 1983 ZX Spectrum era.
- “Sockman is a spiritual successor to the 1983 ZX Spectrum game Manic Miner, and the gameplay is very similar.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making it easy for new players to pick up while still offering depth for veterans.”
- “The level design is creative and challenging, providing a satisfying experience that keeps players coming back for more.”
- “The gameplay feels outdated and lacks the innovation needed to keep players engaged.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to moments of boredom rather than excitement.”