Splody
- March 21, 2017
- Dashing Strike
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Reviews
- The game supports a large number of players, allowing for chaotic and fun multiplayer experiences, with up to 64 players in a single match.
- It offers a classic Bomberman experience with various modes, maps, and customization options, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive play.
- The game has excellent controller support, allowing multiple controllers to be used simultaneously without complicated setup.
- The AI can be quite poor, often leading to frustrating gameplay as bots may end up killing themselves or blocking paths.
- There are issues with online multiplayer stability and a lack of a robust player community, making it difficult to find matches.
- Some controls feel clunky and the game lacks certain features found in traditional Bomberman games, such as customizable controls and specific power-ups.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, frantic action with smooth controls and impressive visuals, featuring many unique modifiers, powers, mechanics, and maps. While it offers competitive online play with rankings, some users noted issues with specific items, like the remote control, which can disrupt multiplayer balance. Overall, the game is easy to pick up yet challenging to master, reminiscent of its Bomberman inspiration.
“Catchy music, familiar gameplay, easy to pick up and tricky to survive -- just like its inspiration.”
“Fast paced and frantic gameplay with smooth controls and good visuals.”
“++ competitive online gameplay with ranking.”
“These are the two glaring issues I found in the first few minutes of gameplay.”
“The original remote control item is quite unsuitable for multiplayer gameplay (you just kill basically whoever you want).”
“I'm an expert in Bomberman, but I have only tested this game for half an hour to check the game mechanics.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the character art style and animation while others appreciate the colorful 2D visuals and overall aesthetic. Despite initial impressions from screenshots, many find the graphics to be quite nice, complementing the fast-paced and chaotic gameplay. Overall, the visuals are described as simple yet effective, enhancing the gaming experience.
“A bomberman-like, with pretty graphics, very fast and very smart!”
“+ the screenshots look bad but I must say the graphics are actually quite nice.”
“Fast paced and frantic gameplay with smooth controls and good visuals.”
“My biggest problem is still the character art style and animation.”
“The visuals put me off a little, but the content... awwww yeh, frantic, chaotic mayhem.”
“Very simple graphics; if you want a demo, you can go to the developer's website and there is a free download of an older game that didn't have online function and has some other interesting things such as the characters.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and fitting perfectly with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience, especially during multiplayer sessions. Players express a desire for additional content, such as mods to include more music and sound effects, indicating that the existing soundtrack is well-received but could be expanded.
“Music is great and I think it fits the game perfectly.”
“Very fun when friends are over, we just need a mod to add Atomic Bomberman, sprites, music, and sound effects!”
“Catchy music, familiar gameplay, easy to pick up and tricky to survive -- just like its inspiration.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game allows for customization through the addition of custom skins and animations, although some users may find the character design process challenging if they lack prior experience.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting minimal bugs or glitches, and an effortless setup process for LAN play using an IP or host name. Overall, players find the experience smooth and reliable.
