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 a unique and satisfying movement mechanic that emphasizes momentum and precision, making it a joy to master.
- Levels are short and designed to be challenging yet fair, allowing for quick respawns that keep the gameplay engaging and addictive.
- The pixel art and soundtrack are both well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and making the game enjoyable to play.
- The game has a steep learning curve, with some levels requiring extremely precise inputs that can lead to frustration and hand strain.
- The timer for levels starts before players can see their character, which can lead to blind jumps and unfair deaths during speedrun attempts.
- Controls can feel finicky, especially when using a mouse and keyboard, making it difficult to achieve the level of precision required for later challenges.
- music32 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy, upbeat, and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay experience. The original score is described as iconic, featuring memorable tracks that keep players motivated and immersed, while the sound effects complement the vibrant pixel art. Some players expressed a desire for a theme selector to customize their musical experience further, but overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
“The music is absolutely iconic - banger after banger - and joins the ranks of all-time greats for me.”
“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!”
“The pixel art is absolutely gorgeous, and the soundtrack is so catchy.”
“Its a 'bang against the new wall you meet' type of game and themes are great do a lot for these type of games (Jump King), to play right now is mute music and use own playlist.”
“The music is very catchy and doesn't seem to get old when you get stuck on a level.”
“Edit 1: can you please release the OST on Spotify 🥺”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique and rewarding movement mechanic that emphasizes momentum and skill, reminiscent of rocket jumping in TF2. Players find the platforming challenging yet enjoyable, with a variety of levels that encourage mastery and replayability, particularly for those seeking to achieve high scores on leaderboards. While the mechanics are innovative and engaging, they may present a steep learning curve for newcomers, but ultimately contribute to a dynamic and addictive experience.
“Dope game with a unique central movement mechanic that puts a strong emphasis on maintaining/redirecting momentum, making for a dynamic and rewarding experience.”
“Mastering the mechanics for gold/platinum medals and online leaderboards adds an extra optional layer of challenge (and replayability) that keeps you hooked.”
“The unique movement mechanic is a speedrunner's dream, and the levels are so well-designed.”
“I want to start out by saying that the core movement mechanic of this game is obviously nothing new.”
“This one does have a relatively high barrier of entry, because the movement mechanics are so novel to the game.”
“Only complaint is that the mechanics for wall bouncing seem a bit off because of the travel + explode time of the bomb not being immediate... could be user error though.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their coherent stylistic direction, beautifully complementing the game's soundtrack and mechanics. Players appreciate the cute visuals, although some levels may require precise jumps without visual cues. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's charm and experience.
“The stylistic direction is wonderfully coherent, connecting all three aspects of the game: the gorgeous visuals, the beautiful soundtrack, and the explosive mechanics.”
“Cute graphics and fun music.”
“This leads to some levels where precise jumps have to be made by rote without visuals to go off of.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, leading to confusion about its necessity in the game. Reviewers suggest that minimal narrative elements could have sufficed instead of the current barebones approach.
“The story is very barebones.”
“This is confusing; if they didn't want a story, they really didn't need one at all—just some pop-ups to explain how to control the game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging mechanics, the pursuit of gold/platinum medals, and the competitive element of online leaderboards. The responsive movement system further enhances the experience, encouraging repeated playthroughs.
“Mastering the mechanics for gold/platinum medals and online leaderboards adds an extra optional layer of challenge and replayability that keeps you hooked.”
“Mastering the mechanics for gold/platinum medals and online leaderboards adds an extra optional layer of challenge that keeps you hooked.”
“The movement is really solid; when jumping, it's very responsive and creates a game that has a lot of replayability.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as hilarious, making it an entertaining choice for both solo play and streaming sessions.
“This game is hilarious.”
“It's also a hilarious game to play on stream.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the grinding in the game is overly tedious and does not provide sufficient rewards to justify the effort required.
“The amount of tediousness is not worth the reward, in my opinion.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is perceived as charming and appealing, particularly due to its cute character design; however, some players feel that it lacks depth and could benefit from more engaging elements.
“The atmosphere is enchanting, perfectly complementing the cute character design.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the charming ambiance that enhances the overall experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is delightful, creating a whimsical and inviting environment.”
“I really expected there to be more for a game with such a cute character and neat atmosphere.”
