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.
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Reviews
- The level progression is well-structured, with a balanced and gradual difficulty scale that keeps players engaged.
- The graphics and selected color palette are visually appealing, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- The game offers a unique premise and variety in gameplay, which can be enjoyable for players.
- The controls are not player-friendly, leading to frustration and a lack of precision during gameplay.
- 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.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking excitement and impact, with early experiences marred by imprecise controls that lead to various issues. Although 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.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for causing noticeable stuttering and unresponsiveness, leading players to question the underlying performance issues despite low CPU usage. While the graphics settings are appreciated, the overall performance detracts from the experience.
“Although I liked the graphics settings, I felt problems with optimization.”
“There were some stuttering issues in certain areas.”
“I kinda 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 like a cryptominer was sucking up all my CPU power or something (except, as I said, no CPU power was being used, so where did my performance go?).”
- graphics4 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 reported issues with optimization that detract from the overall experience.
“The selected color palette and visuals are enough for this game.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as initially relaxing but can become repetitive over time, potentially leading to listener fatigue. Additionally, there are concerns about copyright issues, as one part of the music has received a DMCA notice, which may affect content creators looking to use it in videos.
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % 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.”
