Stacks TNT

About

"Stacks TNT is a block-based sandbox game with explosive jelly physics, where you play as Chuck, stranded in a desolate world. Gather resources, build factories, defend against enemies, and search for a mysterious relic. Your goal is to construct the Ark space ship and launch yourself back home. But be careful, as your constructions can collapse if not built wisely!"

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Play Modes

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features fun and engaging physics, allowing players to build and experiment with various contraptions.
Players have reported enjoying the gameplay, particularly the challenge of building rockets and defending against enemies.
The developer is committed to improving the game, with a transparent roadmap and potential for future updates.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, particularly on integrated graphics cards, leading to crashes and lag.
Many players find the controls and crafting system confusing, with a lack of proper tutorials or guidance.
There are numerous technical issues, including sound problems and a lack of options for windowed mode or resolution settings.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The game's graphics are visually appealing, but players must ensure their systems meet specific requirements, particularly regarding compatible graphics cards, as many integrated options, especially from Intel, may not support the game, leading to crashes or inability to launch. Users have reported needing to manually configure settings to utilize dedicated graphics cards for optimal performance.
- “The game itself is pretty nice, I guess, if you have a computer that is able to run it.”
- “Most graphics cards are not compatible.”
- “Check the system requirements if you plan on getting it, as it requires an appropriate graphics card to run the physics.”
- “The game itself is pretty nice, I guess, if you have a computer that is able to run it. It does not work with most Intel and some other graphics cards; it kicks you back to the main menu if you try. My computer initially tried to run it with my integrated Intel graphics, so I had to set my computer to use my NVIDIA card instead via some settings in Windows/NVIDIA Control Panel.”
- “There's no reason for this game not to run on integrated graphics cards.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for being laggy and lacking clarity, with a voxel physics engine that feels underutilized. Reviewers describe the experience as muddled and lacking a cohesive identity, suggesting it resembles a tech demo rather than a polished game.
- “Bottom line, this is a bit beyond the tech demo concept as it has some thought around a full gameplay experience.”
- “Terrible laggy gameplay.”
- “There is a voxel physics engine, but the gameplay around it is muddled.”
- “I just think it is a very muddled gameplay loop which causes it to lack an identity.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the music in the game to be excessively loud and repetitive, particularly at the main menu, leading to requests for a volume slider in the settings to allow for better control over the audio experience.
- “The main menu music is incredible; I just wish there was a volume slider to adjust it.”
- “I love how the music enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The soundtrack is so engaging that I find myself humming the tunes long after playing.”
- “On launching the application (system volume 3%), you're greeted with blaring, repetitive music.”
- “That main menu music is out of control; please give me a volume slider.”
- “Open settings to adjust the music.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely lacking.”
- “I found the story to be non-existent.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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300%
Users express a desire for better optimization, particularly for Intel systems, indicating that current performance may not meet expectations.
- “I will change this review if it becomes optimized for Intel.”
- “The game's performance has significantly improved with the latest optimization updates.”
- “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game for a smoother experience.”
- “Will change this review if it becomes optimized for Intel.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which made gameplay frustrating.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its affordable price and the enjoyment derived from its hilariously fun destruction physics, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay experience.
- “It's not expensive, and it features hilariously fun destruction physics.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game combines clever puns with slapstick comedy, making every moment entertaining.”