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Something Ate My Alien

76%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
story
91% User Score Based on 34 reviews

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"Something Ate My Alien" is a 2D digging and puzzle platformer game where you historic alien blobs to explore planets and collect items for a hijacking pirate. Features digging on 4 different planets, solving puzzles, surviving environmental obstacles, fighting local wildlife with specialized weapons, and finding oxygen recharge stations. Upgrades and equipment building are also available.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and a relaxing soundtrack, creating an engaging atmosphere for players.
  • Puzzles are well-designed with varying difficulty levels, making them enjoyable and satisfying to solve.
  • The gameplay is addictive and easy to pick up, allowing players to unwind while exploring and collecting resources.
  • The game can become repetitive and may feel padded after a few hours of play, leading to a lack of depth in the experience.
  • Some players have reported issues with controller support and mini-map functionality, making navigation cumbersome.
  • Boss fights can be frustratingly difficult, and the game may require frequent retries, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning artwork and vibrant visuals, especially in 4K resolution. Players appreciate the combination of excellent graphics with intuitive controls and engaging gameplay, indicating that the developers invested significant effort into creating a visually appealing experience. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its charm and enjoyment.

    • “Graphically it's beautiful, and looks amazing in 4k.”
    • “Well done guys, it's a fantastic game, great concept, gorgeous graphics so much to see and do as you work your way around.”
    • “The gameplay is easy to pick up, the graphics and artwork are so detailed and you can tell that the developers took their time making sure this was a game that not only plays well but also looks darn good.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring solid mechanics such as mining, shooting, and platforming that provide a fun and engaging experience. Players appreciate the combination of interesting puzzles, detailed graphics, and atmospheric music, making it easy to pick up and enjoyable for unwinding. While some quirks exist, the overall execution is praised for its quality and entertainment value.

    • “Great gameplay, funny plot, amazing artwork, good shooting mechanics, and atmospheric music!”
    • “There is a lot to love about this game; sound, graphics, and gameplay are excellent.”
    • “The gameplay is easy to pick up, the graphics and artwork are so detailed, and you can tell that the developers took their time making sure this was a game that not only plays well but also looks fantastic.”
    • “There are some gameplay videos out there, but you'd have to just hope they happen to do the puzzle you need help on.”
    • “Gameplay is pretty standard; you move your character around and mine, shoot, jet pack, and repeat.”
    • “The gameplay is easy to pick up, but it lacks depth and variety.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently described as ambient and relaxing, enhancing the overall atmosphere with a chill vibe. While some players note the limited variety, with only one short track per world, the soundtrack effectively complements the gameplay and art style. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, despite some concerns about its repetitiveness.

    • “The music is ambient chill personified; the puzzles aren't too hard, but there are guides right here if you can't figure them out.”
    • “The soundtrack is also super chill.”
    • “Great gameplay, funny plot, amazing artwork, good shooting mechanics, and atmospheric music!”
    • “I've fully cleared two levels so far and I'm pretty sure the only really new stuff I'm going to see in the future is different sprites and different music tracks.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story, centered around a ransom theme, is considered dispensable and lacks depth, leading to a sense of boredom after a few hours of gameplay.

    • “The whole 'ransom' aspect of the story is totally dispensable.”
    • “My only concern is that it gets quite boring after a few hours; the story needs more depth.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating artwork and atmospheric music, which enhance the overall experience alongside engaging gameplay and a humorous plot.

    • “Great gameplay, funny plot, amazing artwork, good shooting mechanics, and atmospheric music!”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny plot, which complements the engaging gameplay and impressive artwork. Players appreciate how the comedic elements enhance the overall experience, alongside solid shooting mechanics and atmospheric music.

    • “Great gameplay, funny plot, amazing artwork, good shooting mechanics, and atmospheric music!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd situations throughout the game!”

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