- February 13, 2017
- Eclipse Games
Spheroids
It’s becoming increasingly – and disappointingly – rare for an indie game to establish any sort of originality, be it aesthetically, mechanically or narratively. Although it is a brief and fun excursion into the world of indie, Spheroids does not come close to buckling this trend.
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In Spheroids you take control of Lucas, a jumpy Canadian boy who sets out on an adventure with his crazy scientist companion Otto after it’s discovered that the government has been hiding alternative universes from the cubic world they live in. Unfortunately, these alternative universes contain spheres that wish to turn everything round, so it’s up to Lucas to save the world from these dangerous a…
- The game provides a unique sense of joy and hope, helping players cope with difficult situations.
- The atmosphere and music are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- It offers a good level of difficulty and a fun gameplay principle reminiscent of classic games.
- The game suffers from a lack of polish, with clunky UI and numerous bugs that detract from the experience.
- Levels can be formulaic and frustrating, with a lack of challenge due to enemies not respawning after death.
- The story is weak, with awkward cutscenes and an abrupt ending that leaves players unsatisfied.
gameplay5 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay of the indie game in question is criticized for its lack of originality and challenge, with many mechanics feeling underwhelming and poorly executed. While there are moments of enjoyable platforming, they are overshadowed by technical issues and a general absence of engaging difficulty, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Overall, the game struggles to balance its various elements, resulting in a "jack of all trades, master of none" scenario.
“The retro art style combined with classic Pang gameplay and interesting additions creates a unique experience.”
“The gameplay mechanics are engaging and offer a refreshing take on traditional concepts.”
“The stages provide a balanced challenge, allowing players to explore interesting mechanics without excessive trial and error.”
“It’s becoming increasingly – and disappointingly – rare for an indie game to establish any sort of originality, be it aesthetically, mechanically, or narratively.”
“[mechanic overload, underwhelming, jack of all trades, master of none]”
“Unbearable technical problems, awful gameplay direction, and a complete lack of challenge, among many other flaws, are more than enough to overshadow the momentary good platforming sections that the game offers, leaving nothing but a frown on the faces of players who tolerate it until its boring end.”
Spheroids Review
It’s becoming increasingly – and disappointingly – rare for an indie game to establish any sort of originality, be it aesthetically, mechanically or narratively. Although it is a brief and fun excursion into the world of indie, Spheroids does not come close to buckling this trend.
40%Spheroids Review
While Spheroids is relatively fun in its early stages and does the basics well, it ruins itself by adding in too much complexity too quickly without thought. The levels are formulaic, frustrating, and suffer from quite a few glitches and bugs, while the story is almost non-existent, the cutscenes awkward, and the ending abrupt.
30%Spheroids Review
Overall, Spheroids can be best described as a game that’s uninspired and unimportant at its best and a back alley dumpster fire at its worst. When the stages don’t demand trial and error with death pits to proceed, they’re just there and present next to no challenge, despite the regular introduction of what could be interesting mechanics. Couple that with lifeless graphics, a terrible soundtrack and cringe-worthy dialogue, and you’ve got a game that’s just not good. Considering the wealth of quality content on the Switch’s lively eShop, you should do yourself a favour and put your cash towards a game more deserving of your time - and if you really want to scratch that Pang itch, just play Pirate Pop Plus.
20%
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