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 satisfying gameplay that appeals to fans of precision platformers and speedrunning.
- The music and art style enhance the overall experience, creating an engaging atmosphere.
- Challenging levels that require skill and memorization, providing a rewarding sense of accomplishment upon completion.
- Controls can be unresponsive and frustrating, particularly with the binding of multiple actions to a single key.
- Lack of key remapping options and buffering mechanics can lead to artificial difficulty and hinder gameplay flow.
- Some players may find the game's high difficulty and precision requirements off-putting, making it less accessible for casual gamers.
- music29 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its fantastic fit with the gameplay's pace and style, featuring a charming electronic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some players expressed frustration with a slow-motion effect applied to the music upon failure, which detracts from its enjoyment during retries. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element, with many recommending it for standalone listening.
“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.”
“Other than a mainstream electronic soundtrack and 2D style graphics, this game has very little to offer.”
“But the devs decided to put a slow-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 slow-mo effect.”
“But the devs decided to put a slow-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 slow-mo effect.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics that are creatively combined across levels, offering a fast-paced and enjoyable experience, especially when paired with its engaging music. However, many players find the controls to be overly slippery and frustrating, particularly for those not accustomed to precision platforming or speedrunning. While some enjoy the challenge and hidden mechanics that enhance speed, others feel that the overall execution falls short due to the control issues.
“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...”
“The controls are more slippery than a bar of soap, it's so bad that the entire experience falls short for most people after only 10 minutes of gameplay.”
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a clean and minimalist art style that complements its focus on speed and precision, with some players appreciating the fresh concept. While the visuals are generally well-received, the glitch effect was found distracting by some. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, enhanced by a fitting electronic soundtrack.
“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.”
“Other than a mainstream electronic soundtrack and 2D style graphics, this game has very little to offer.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is not primarily focused on a traditional narrative, combat, or exploration; instead, it conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life. The emphasis is on personal growth and resilience rather than a structured storyline.
“Moral of the story: 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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game appears to lack complete optimization, as multiple users have noted performance issues.
“Maybe the game isn't completely optimized.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % 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.
“Grinding can be a bit frustrating, especially when you're trying to beat a level, but it feels satisfying once you finally succeed.”
“The grinding aspect of the game can become tedious, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“While the game is enjoyable, the constant grinding to progress can feel like a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
