Step By Step
- October 6, 2023
- Brice DiPiazza
"Step By Step" is a tough but engaging platformer where you constantly run forward while able to adjust your speed and turn around. Use Powerwalls for extra speed and navigate through challenging environments with friends or solo. Don't be afraid of falling, as it's a natural part of the game's learning curve.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging experience, reminiscent of Pogostuck and Jump King, but with a more forgiving approach.
- Controls are comfortable and responsive, making the gameplay smooth and enjoyable.
- The graphics and sound design are charming, contributing to an overall pleasant atmosphere.
- The game is unoptimized, leading to occasional lag spikes that can disrupt gameplay.
- Some players find the locked jump mechanic to be frustratingly difficult or impossible.
- The music can be annoying, although muting it improves the experience significantly.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and features a unique movement mechanic reminiscent of games like Pogostuck and Jump King, requiring players to master it for success. While the gameplay is simplistic, it remains enjoyable in short sessions, complemented by a well-designed map. Overall, players appreciate the fun mechanics and the challenge they present.
“I loved the interesting and different mechanic for moving; definitely need some time to get used to.”
“The gameplay is simplistic but fun, and the map is pretty nice.”
“Fun mechanics and a good map!”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; some players find it annoying and prefer to mute it for an improved experience, while others appreciate the fail music as a standout feature. Overall, the game's challenging controls and engaging gameplay seem to outweigh the music's shortcomings for many players.
“Great game, controls are challenging, and the fail music is fantastic.”
“The music is really annoying, but muting it makes the game a 10/10. It's super hard and challenging; I recommend it!”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and doesn't fit the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“I found the music to be quite grating, and it often distracted me from the gameplay.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players frequently reporting lag and intermittent performance drops. Overall, the lack of optimization detracts from the gaming experience.
“My only actual complaint is that the game doesn't appear to be optimized very well, and I would intermittently experience pretty terrible lag spikes.”
“It's very unoptimized, and lags all the time.”
“My only actual complaint is that the game doesn't appear to be optimized all that well, and I would intermittently experience pretty terrible lag spikes.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as super pleasant, contributing to a charming overall aesthetic, complemented by impressive sound design.
“The graphics are incredibly pleasant, the sounds are awesome, and the overall feel is very charming.”
“The visuals are stunning and create an immersive experience that draws you into the game world.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”