Spectrum

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Spectrum is a platformer set in an abstract world of stylized shapes and bright colors. Escape from 80 levels spread in 8 mysterious environments.

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features great controls and smooth gameplay, making it enjoyable to play.
Visually stunning with a vibrant art style and unique level designs that keep the experience fresh.
Challenging yet rewarding, with a good amount of content and replayability through bonus objectives.

Some players experience motion sickness and finger cramps due to the gameplay mechanics.
The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, which can be frustrating for some players.
Controls can feel unintuitive and inconsistent, leading to a frustrating experience for those not accustomed to precision platformers.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth controls and unique mechanics that keep each level engaging and entertaining. However, some players noted that certain sections can be overly difficult due to tight spaces and a lack of checkpoints, which can hinder the overall experience. The combination of fluid movement, a captivating soundtrack, and visually appealing backgrounds contributes to an immersive and enjoyable platforming experience.
- “Good controls and smooth gameplay.”
- “Great music, simple yet fun to play filled with 2D gameplay mechanics in a 3D world, and interesting style.”
- “Each level is unique and tries to incorporate new or different mechanics on each and every stage that really keeps things interesting, entertaining, and fun.”
- “There was only one section that I felt was more of a too difficult (read: bad) mechanic than myself being bad at the game, excluding difficult mechanics at the end of longer levels that you don't get a lot of practice with because there are no checkpoints.”
- “So while the blob moves fluidly, you constantly jerk the buttons, so the whole gameplay looks a bit weird.”
- “It's too surgical - it cramps you up into tight spaces and doesn't allow the movement mechanics to shine as much as they should.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its chill yet engaging tunes that complement the gameplay. The soundtrack is described as a masterpiece, effectively matching the game's smooth design and contributing to an immersive atmosphere. Some users also express a desire for features like music import options to further personalize the experience.
- “The soundtrack is a masterpiece and goes very well with the smooth and clean design the game has.”
- “The immersion during gameplay is awesome between what you see visually and the great soundtrack they added.”
- “Great music, simple yet fun to play filled with 2D gameplay mechanics in a 3D world, and interesting style.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a vibrant and intriguing art style with clean, minimalist aesthetics and impressive physics. However, some users noted that certain colors can be difficult to see, slightly detracting from the overall visual experience.
- “The physics are very well done and the art style is vibrant and interesting.”
- “I love the concept and aesthetic of this game.”
- “Very intriguing backgrounds with depth while having a very clean, colorful minimalist aesthetic.”
- “Graphics are okay, but some colors are difficult to see.”
- “Visuals are not half bad.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding mechanics frustrating, as they often feel they are losing momentum without any clear reason, leading to a sense of randomness in their performance. Additionally, some levels are described as tedious, with an imbalance in difficulty between the easier initial chapters and later, more challenging sections.
- “As far as I can tell, I'm holding the thumbstick in the same direction, but I randomly lose because I can't be fast enough while doing nothing different.”
- “Some of the levels in the game are very tedious, while the first chapter is too easy.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features an intriguing concept, but it suffers from stability issues, including bugs and a short gameplay experience.
- “Even if the game has some cool concepts, it's still pretty short and buggy.”
- “The frequent crashes make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its art and overall aesthetic, contributing positively to the player's experience.
- “I'm not even sure how difficult this one is compared to others of this genre, but I do know I liked this one's art and atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players find that the inclusion of bonus objectives enhances replayability, offering additional challenges without making them a requirement for enjoyment.
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, inviting multiple runs.”
- “The bonus objectives encourage replayability, but they are not mandatory.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
- “The lack of varied endings makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for a more developed narrative, indicating that the current story feels lacking or insufficient.
- “This is more of a personal thing, but I really wished there was more of a story.”