STANDBY
- January 6, 2017
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Get on Steam"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.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fast-paced and challenging gameplay that is rewarding for players who enjoy precision platforming and speedrunning.
- The soundtrack is fantastic and enhances the overall experience, making the gameplay feel dynamic and engaging.
- Minimalistic art style and tight controls contribute to a satisfying gaming experience, especially for those who appreciate skill-based challenges.
- The control scheme is frustrating, with multiple actions bound to a single button, leading to unresponsive gameplay during critical moments.
- Lack of key rebinding options and inconsistent mechanics, such as the slow-motion effect and timing of jumps, can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- Some players may find the game's difficulty and reliance on memorization to be more tedious than fun, making it less accessible for casual gamers.
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic fit with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience with a charming electronic soundtrack that complements the fast-paced action. However, some players expressed frustration with a slo-mo effect applied to the music upon failure, which detracts from its enjoyment during retries. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, with many recommending purchasing it separately for its quality.
“I really liked the music of the game; I thought it fit the pace and style perfectly.”
“The OST is fantastic and fits the game well.”
“Satisfying fast-paced gameplay with amazing music.”
“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.”
“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.”
“So, soundtrack, slow-mo moving, really slick, but!!”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that are creatively combined across levels, offering a fast-paced and satisfying experience, especially when paired with its engaging music. However, it may not appeal to players who struggle with precision or dislike challenging controls, as the game requires significant coordination and can be frustrating at times. Overall, while it has a fun and enjoyable core, the difficulty and control issues may deter some players.
“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.”
“The gameplay is fun as hell, I already loved the demo but the full game brings so much more...”
“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.”
“Another one of my complaints is how the dash mechanic works.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a clean and minimalist art style that complements its focus on speed and precision, with a fresh concept and challenging levels. While some players appreciated the visuals, others opted to disable certain effects, such as the glitch effect, to enhance their experience. Overall, the graphics are well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“Clean graphics, fresh concept, and a lot of challenging levels.”
“The game centers around speed, timing, and precision, with minimalist visuals, and a fantastic soundtrack to boot.”
“Art style was nice, though I did turn off the glitch effect about a quarter of the way through.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, many players feel that the narrative is not a central focus, with the gameplay prioritizing other elements over storytelling.
“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.”
“This game is not about story, not about fights with enemies, not about exploring the world.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game may not be fully optimized, suggesting potential performance issues that could affect gameplay.
“Maybe the game isn't completely optimized.”
“The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate poor optimization.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of frustration and satisfaction; while it can be challenging to progress through levels, the sense of achievement upon overcoming these hurdles adds to the overall enjoyment.
“The game is fun, but the grinding to beat levels can be quite frustrating.”
“Grinding feels repetitive and can take away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the experience.”
