Spoko and Poko
- May 11, 2015
- Volens Nolens Games
Get on Steam"Spoko and Poko" is an arcade game following two beetles, Spoko and Poko, as they transport a ball to their cottage while collecting diamonds. The game features various obstacles and level types, including racing, pinball, cosmic black holes, and arkanoid, with the latter half introducing angry birds that try to steal the ball. Collect diamonds, avoid obstacles, and help Spoko and Poko reach their destination.
Reviews
- The game provided a sense of joy and hope during a difficult time, helping players to relax and find motivation.
- The level progression is well-balanced, gradually increasing in difficulty and requiring good reflexes.
- The graphics and color palette are visually appealing, contributing to an interesting aesthetic.
- The controls are imprecise and player-unfriendly, making gameplay frustrating and less enjoyable.
- There are significant optimization issues, including stuttering and lag that detract from the experience.
- The game feels like a poorly executed mobile port, lacking the polish expected from a PC game.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking excitement and impact, with early issues stemming from imprecise controls that hinder the overall experience. While some variety emerges later, it fails to fully engage players as anticipated.
“Sadly, that leads to a bunch of problems, and while variety eventually develops, the gameplay doesn't excite me as much as I would hope.”
“The gameplay lacks oomph.”
“Early on, the combination of imprecise controls and gameplay leads to problems.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant optimization issues, including stuttering and unresponsiveness, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite appreciating the graphics settings, many felt that performance problems suggested underlying inefficiencies in the game's optimization.
“The graphics settings are impressive, but I encountered some issues with optimization.”
“I was surprised by the performance issues; it felt like something was draining my CPU power, leaving me wondering what was happening under the hood.”
“Although I liked the graphics settings, I felt problems with optimization.”
“There were some stuttering issues in certain areas.”
“I kind of figured it was going to be lame, but didn't think it would make me wonder what was going on under the hood for it to cause my mouse to go unresponsive, as if a cryptominer was sucking up all my CPU power. Except, as I said, no CPU power was being used, so where did my performance go?”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and soothing, providing a calming experience for players. However, some users have noted that it can become repetitive over time, and there are concerns about potential copyright issues for content creators.
“The music will wear on you, and I also received a DMCA on one part when attempting to make a video (just FYI for YouTubers out there).”
“The music will wear on you, and I also received a DMCA strike on one part when attempting to make a video (just FYI for YouTubers out there).”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a well-chosen color palette and appealing visuals, but players have noted issues with optimization that detract from the overall experience.
“The selected color palette and visuals are enough for this game.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
