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Standby lacks that connection that makes you care about the tend goal. It got to the point where the levels were so difficult I couldn’t care less about what happened to the little guy in the pea-green trench coat. I didn’t have the motivation or inspiration to keep trying to help him escape the glitched world.
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73%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, story
77% User Score Based on 83 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

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STANDBY is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Noclip and was released on January 6, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"STANDBY" is a single-player platformer game with precise controls and a good soundtrack. The game features 54 unique levels, each introducing new mechanics and increasing in difficulty. Players must dash, slide, crush, and teleport through levels while trying to escape the glitched world, with leaderboards available for players to compete for the fastest times.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews
music14 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Fast-paced gameplay with a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the experience.
  • Challenging levels that require precision and skill, making it rewarding for speedrunners.
  • Minimalistic yet appealing visuals that keep the focus on gameplay.
  • Controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Lack of control remapping options makes it difficult for players to customize their experience.
  • The game's difficulty curve is steep, often expecting players to master mechanics too quickly.
  • music
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its energetic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the fast-paced gameplay. Many players find the original score to be fantastic and well-integrated with the visuals, although some express frustration with a slow-motion effect that detracts from the experience upon failure. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, with players recommending it even as a standalone purchase.

    • “I really liked the music of the game; I thought it fit the pace and style perfectly.”
    • “The music perfectly matches the visuals too - being made by the same dev as Barrier X, I was expecting the presentation to be top notch, and it was absolutely that.”
    • “Satisfying fast-paced gameplay with amazing music.”
    • “As much as I like the slick presentation and pumping soundtrack, it’s not worth putting up with the frustrating controls and poor difficulty curve here.”
    • “But the devs decided to put a slo-mo effect to the music every time you fail, and you usually fail every second after retrying, so the music is totally spoiled by this slo-mo effect.”
    • “When choosing a song, if you pressed down on the D-pad or pulled the joystick down, the songs didn't choose the next one but instead selected the previous song.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping experience that combines simple mechanics with challenging controls, appealing primarily to players who enjoy speedrunning and precision platforming. While the visuals and music enhance the overall enjoyment, some players find the limited control scheme and frustrating mechanics detract from the experience. The introduction of new mechanics throughout the levels adds variety, but can also increase difficulty, making it a mixed bag for different types of gamers.

    • “Good game, fancy visuals, adrenaline-pumping OST that fits very well with the fast-paced gameplay and tight controls; you get used to the limited control scheme really fast.”
    • “The game has relatively simple mechanics which it puts together in a variety of fashions throughout levels and are combined in a generally enjoyable way.”
    • “Satisfying fast-paced gameplay with amazing music.”
    • “One button gameplay is super annoying.”
    • “This may be a game some people like, if you are a person who likes games that are not only hard mechanically, but also have extremely bad controls.”
    • “You have to be very precise, like in most platformers, but most of the game mechanics make this very frustrating.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful, and stylish cyberpunk aesthetic, which enhances the fast-paced gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the minimalistic yet charming design, noting that the visuals are clean and effectively convey different terrains. Overall, the combination of appealing art style and a fitting soundtrack contributes to a captivating presentation, although some feel the design could be improved to match the high visual standards.

    • “This game's visuals are fantastic.”
    • “The graphics are charming, simple enough, yet vibrant with colors and shape, it makes the game feel alive.”
    • “The graphics are charming, simple enough, yet vibrant with colors and shapes. It makes the game feel alive, and the controls are solid and smooth, which is essential because you don't want to make this game any harder with bad controls.”
    • “Clean graphics, fresh concept, and a lot of challenging levels.”
    • “The menus, the backgrounds, everything has a minimalistic, colorful cyberpunk aesthetic.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. However, some players note that the game lacks a significant narrative focus, suggesting it prioritizes gameplay over storytelling.

    • “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “This game is not about story, not about fights with enemies, not about exploring the world.”
    • “☑ no story”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both challenging and rewarding; while it can be frustrating and requires significant effort to master levels, the satisfaction of overcoming these difficulties adds to the overall enjoyment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “It's teeth-grinding level difficult; you should memorize every move you make and every mistake.”
    • “Fun game, but it's a little frustrating when you're grinding to beat a level, though satisfying afterward.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability, enhanced by its stunning visuals and sound design, making it enjoyable to revisit. Players are particularly drawn to the challenge of achieving specific completion times for various levels, which adds to the incentive for multiple playthroughs.

    • “It's fun, it looks and sounds gorgeous, and it has a lot of replay value.”
    • “I cannot stress enough the replayability this title offers, especially if you are after the achievements, as most of them require an even tighter completion time on specific levels.”
    • “+high replayability”
    • “That being said, I cannot stress enough the replayability this title offers, especially if you are after the achievements, as most of them require an even tighter completion time on specific levels.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game appears to lack complete optimization, as users have noted performance issues that suggest it may not be fully refined for optimal gameplay.

    • “Maybe the game isn't completely optimized.”
    • “The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate poor optimization.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by numerous glitches and hazards, which detracts from the overall experience. Players feel that these issues hinder their ability to enjoy the game fully.

    • “Your little (and I do mean little) dude wants to escape from a land of glitches and hazards, and intends to do so as stylishly as possible.”
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STANDBY is a arcade platformer game.

STANDBY is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS and Windows.

STANDBY was released on January 6, 2017.

STANDBY was developed by Noclip.

STANDBY has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

STANDBY is a single player game.

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