Sockventure: Prologue

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 31 reviews
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In Sockventure you play as a superhero Supersock trying to find all the missing socks inside the cursed washing machine. Stunning colorful graphics, hand-crafted levels, tight controls and fun ever-changing gameplay. FEATURES 50+ Levels - Over 50 handcrafted Levels.Special Skills - Get new Skills during the game. Wall jumping, double jumping and dashing.Challenges - Multiple Challenges to be…

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and a unique level design that provides a fun and challenging experience.
  • Controls are generally tight and responsive, allowing for smooth gameplay and a rewarding platforming experience.
  • The game offers a good balance of challenge, with many players appreciating its hardcore platforming mechanics reminiscent of titles like Celeste.
  • There are issues with hitboxes and control responsiveness, leading to frustrating deaths that feel unfair.
  • The game suffers from performance problems, including lag during gameplay and in the main menu.
  • Some players find the difficulty spikes to be excessive, making it hard to progress without feeling overwhelmed.
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay is visually appealing and offers fun mechanics, but suffers from significant issues such as lag, sloppy controls, and poorly implemented hitboxes, leading to frustrating experiences, especially in challenging levels. While some players find the mechanics fair and manageable with practice, others criticize the game for its inconsistency and lack of precision compared to better-designed titles. Overall, the gameplay experience is mixed, with potential for enjoyment overshadowed by technical flaws.

    • “The mechanics are fair and controllable, which is why it is possible to speed run the game consistently.”
    • “Beautiful artwork, fun gameplay, and precise controls.”
    • “Some mechanics and levels seem brutal at first but become easy mode with enough repetitions.”
    • “Seems pretty fun but it's way too laggy, and not only during the gameplay but even in the main menu.”
    • “Sloppy controls, dodgy hitboxes, poorly implemented mechanics, jump input gets eaten frequently after a dash, and the final level seems impossible no matter how I look at it.”
    • “I can't recommend this; it's nowhere near as well designed as Electronic Super Joy - which is ball-bustingly difficult, but fair because of how tight the controls and mechanics are, it's well explained, and well made.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork and clarity, providing a neat visual experience that enhances gameplay. Players appreciate the bright visuals that clearly distinguish hazards from safe areas, contributing to a fun and precise gaming experience. However, some mention issues with hitbox sizes that can affect gameplay dynamics.

    • “The visuals are bright and clear; you know what's going to kill you and what's safe straight away, with no confusion from the backgrounds either.”
    • “Beautiful artwork, fun gameplay, and precise controls.”
    • “+ The graphics are neat and there isn't too much going on at the same time.”
    • “This one is like controlling Mario in Mario 1 on an ice block with a hitbox larger than your character, surrounded by hazards that have hurtboxes larger than their artwork would imply.”
    • “Gameplay, graphics, hard platforming, socks.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story in the game is considered weak and somewhat bizarre, with mixed feelings about the character design. Overall, the narrative does not significantly enhance the platforming experience.

    • “I found the setting and story weird; I'm not a fan of the way the kid character is portrayed, and the jump arc felt a little too floaty.”
    • “Can't say much for the plot, but it's a platform game.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, but some players find the repetitive loops to be annoying, especially during prolonged gameplay on challenging levels.

    • “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the levels, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The variety of musical styles keeps each session fresh and engaging.”
    • “The music loops annoyingly often, and it gets really boring when you are stuck on a level.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the music to be quite bland and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
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