Get on Steam"Splodey is a single-player action game with unique, explosive mechanics and no jump button. Players propel themselves through vibrant levels using magical potions to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Its challenging gameplay and infinite lives make it accessible for all skill levels, accompanied by an ingenious soundtrack."
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Reviews
- The game features fun, challenging, and unique mechanics that provide a rewarding experience once you get the hang of it.
- Levels are cleverly designed with a lot of variety, and the movement feels fluid and satisfying, reminiscent of classics like Super Meat Boy.
- The pixel art and soundtrack are well-crafted, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as a 60 fps cap, lack of resolution settings, and the mouse not being locked in the game window, which can lead to frustration.
- There are significant difficulty spikes and a steep learning curve that may deter casual players, making it feel unbalanced at times.
- The timer starts before players can see the character or the level, leading to blind jumps that can be frustrating when trying to achieve better times.
- music55 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchiness and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players describing it as upbeat, engaging, and integral to maintaining motivation through challenging levels. The soundtrack complements the game's visuals and mechanics beautifully, making it a standout feature that players hope will be available on platforms like Spotify. Overall, the music is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's fun and fluid gameplay.
“The pixel art is absolutely gorgeous, and the soundtrack is so catchy.”
“The art is wonderful, and the music is a bop, hands down.”
“If the OST was just 'meh' the motivation to clear levels would probably go down for some players, but because it is so upbeat, mischievous in a good way, and melodic, it keeps me hooked on the game!”
“If the OST was just 'meh', the motivation to clear levels would probably go down for some players, but because it is so upbeat, mischievous in a good way, and melodic, it keeps me hooked on the game!”
“Its a 'bang against the new wall you meet' type of game, and themes are great, doing a lot for these types of games (Jump King). Right now, I prefer to mute the music and use my own playlist.”
“Edit 1: Can you please release the OST on Spotify? 🥺”
- gameplay51 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fun, challenging, and unique mechanics that emphasize momentum and skill, making it a rewarding experience for players. The novel movement mechanics, while initially difficult to master, provide a fresh challenge and are well-integrated into the level design, which features a variety of obstacles and new elements as players progress. Some users noted minor issues with specific mechanics, but overall, the game is praised for its engaging and addictive gameplay that appeals to both casual players and speedrunners alike.
“Fun, challenging, and unique mechanics.”
“The unique movement mechanic is a speedrunner's dream, and the levels are so well-designed.”
“Mastering the mechanics for gold/platinum medals + online leaderboards adds an extra optional layer of challenge (and replayability) that keeps you hooked.”
“Only complaint is that the mechanics for wall bouncing seem a bit off because of the travel and explode time of the bomb not being immediate. Could be user error though.”
“This one does have a relatively high barrier of entry because the movement mechanics are so novel to the game.”
“In fullscreen, the game is stuck to the left of my screen, and in borderless, I can see my desktop behind gameplay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as cute and visually stunning, contributing to a coherent stylistic direction that enhances the overall gaming experience. However, some levels may require players to rely on memory for precise jumps, as visual cues can be lacking. Overall, the combination of gorgeous visuals and a beautiful soundtrack creates an engaging atmosphere.
“Cute graphics and fun music.”
“The stylistic direction is wonderfully coherent, and connects all three aspects of splodey, like all games should: the gorgeous visuals, the beautiful soundtrack, and the explosive mechanics.”
“The gorgeous visuals enhance the overall experience, making it a delight to play.”
“This leads to some levels where precise jumps have to be made by rote without visuals to go off of.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, leading to confusion about its necessity in the game. Many users feel that if a narrative was not intended, basic instructions would suffice instead of a minimal storyline.
“The story is very barebones.”
“This is confusing; if they didn't want a story, they really don't even need one—just some popups to tell you how to control the game.”
“The story lacks depth and engagement.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding in the game feels overly tedious and does not provide sufficient rewards to justify the effort involved.
“The amount of tediousness is not worth the reward, in my opinion.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's solid and responsive movement mechanics, which contribute significantly to its replayability. The challenge of mastering these mechanics for gold/platinum medals, along with the presence of online leaderboards, adds an engaging layer that encourages repeated play.
“The movement is really solid when jumping; it's very responsive and creates a game that has a lot of replayability.”
“Mastering the mechanics for gold/platinum medals and online leaderboards adds an extra optional layer of challenge that keeps you hooked.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as cute and neat, but some users express disappointment, feeling that it lacks depth and engagement despite its appealing aesthetic.
“I really expected there to be more for a game with such a cute character and neat atmosphere.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting it as a standout feature that adds to the overall enjoyment.
“This game is hilarious.”
