Stamp Boy
- September 9, 2019
- sadimakegames
Get on SteamStamp Boy is a retro style puzzle-platformer game about hero save princess from evil monster with only his stamp ability. Make your way further and further to get close to the evil monster and defeat bosses. And also collect Orbs in every level to unlock something unknow. No random generation in the world, every levels are by handwork.
Reviews
- Fun and charming retro aesthetic with cute graphics and enjoyable music.
- Acceptable level design with some creative twists, making it a relaxing experience.
- Short playtime makes it a perfect game for casual gamers or those looking for a quick platforming fix.
- Significant issues with level design and hitboxes, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Grammar mistakes in dialogue detract from the overall quality and immersion of the game.
- Boss fights are considered weak and the boss rush mode reveals more design flaws.
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack due to its fitting and upbeat retro style. The combination of charming sound design and nostalgic graphics enhances the overall experience, despite some visual inconsistencies.
“Great music, I'd definitely pick up the soundtrack.”
“The devil's in the details: elevators smile when you jump on them, perky retro music, and adorable old-school graphics that look great on a big screen.”
“The music and sound are fitting, though the mixed sizes for pixels are jarring to look at.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its adorable designs that align well with the game's carefree tone; however, there are issues with visual communication for one of the turtles introduced in level 3-1, which detracts from the overall effectiveness of character portrayal.
“The character designs are similarly adorable.”
“While the character design suits the game's carefree tone, there's a significant issue with visual communication for one of the turtles that starts appearing in level 3-1.”
“While the character design suits the game's carefree tone, there's poor visual communication for one of the turtles that starts appearing in level 3-1.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me wanting more complexity and growth.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a charming retro aesthetic that enhances the overall experience, featuring delightful details like animated elevators and a vibrant color palette that looks impressive on larger screens. This appealing visual style complements the game's enjoyable puzzle platforming elements.
“The devil's in the details: elevators smile when you jump on them, perky retro music, and adorable old-school graphics that look great on a big screen.”
“A solid and enjoyable puzzle platformer with a pleasingly retro aesthetic, well worth a go.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as relaxing, featuring quick respawn mechanics that allow players to easily re-enter the action without significant downtime.
“Relaxing gameplay, with quick respawns.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that it struggles to perform well on lower-end hardware, even when other more demanding games run smoothly.
“Performance isn't perfect on a low-end machine like the laptop I'm currently using, which is surprising, considering it can run much more demanding games like Book of Demons really well.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on mid-range hardware.”
“I experienced frequent stuttering and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by charming and lighthearted writing, which adds an enjoyable and engaging element to the overall experience.
“The writing is incredibly charming and has a delightful sense of humor.”
“The humor is clever and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and funny situations.”
