Spring Dash

About

"Spring Dash" is a fast-paced, first-person platformer set in a nature-themed world. Use plant-based movement abilities to traverse through levels, dodging enemies and finding multiple routes to reach the end. The game encourages experimentation and taking advantage of mechanics to find shortcuts and unintended routes, with an endless mode for prolonged gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

music24 positive mentions

The movement mechanics are incredibly satisfying and provide a high skill ceiling, making it a joy to speedrun.
The game features a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and fits well with the gameplay.
The level design is unique and allows for various routes, adding depth and replayability to the game.

The controls can feel clunky at times, particularly with mid-air movement and the toggle for sliding, which may hinder fluid gameplay.
Some players find the enemy placements frustrating, as they can disrupt progress and lead to unnecessary restarts.
The game is relatively short, with only 20 levels, which may leave players wanting more content after mastering the mechanics.

music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its incredible quality and fitting orchestral style that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack is not only enjoyable but also surprising in its whimsical approach, contrasting with the typical electronic music found in similar games. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that complements the game's mechanics and visuals beautifully.
- “The soundtrack is incredible; it feels like it was composed and played by angels.”
- “By far one of the most fun games I've played in a long time, incredible level design and attention to detail paired with an absolutely phenomenal soundtrack.”
- “Usually, there's intense electronic music in these parkour games, but who would have thought that such whimsical orchestral music could also be so fitting?”
- “The music seriously surprised me!”
- “Tried this game out on a whim, enjoyed it so much I accidentally spent a year making its entire soundtrack.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by satisfying and smooth movement mechanics that offer a high skill ceiling, encouraging players to perfect their performance. While it incorporates familiar tropes of the subgenre, it also introduces fresh elements, such as creative mechanics like sapling bounce pads and leaderboard functionality for speed runs, which enhance the overall experience. Players find the mechanics engaging and well-implemented, making the game highly recommendable.
- “Incredibly satisfying movement and gameplay with a high skill ceiling that'll leave you trying to perfect every level.”
- “Obviously haven't played long at all but can tell this game is going to hook me; neat that it has leaderboard functionality for speed runs and some really creative mechanics I'm seeing already like throwing down a sapling to create your own bounce pad.”
- “The mechanics are fresh and the music is fantastic.”
- “At its core, the game showcases all the usual tropes of this subgenre, and it's unlikely that any of the mechanics here will surprise you much.”
- “Which surely changes later on, or if you're really trained on the movement and advanced movement mechanics in this game.”
- “Very sexy game, has very unique movement mechanics that I absolutely love; they feel very smooth and well implemented.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a simplistic yet cohesive art style that is both beautiful and well-detailed, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game. Users appreciate the visuals for their clarity and effectiveness in complementing the game's atmosphere.
- “The art style is simple yet beautiful and well detailed.”
- “The visuals are simplistic, yet cohesive, and the music is appropriate for the setting.”