Stilt Fella
- April 13, 2015
- Henke
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and challenging experience, reminiscent of QWOP and Getting Over It, with a satisfying learning curve.
- Players enjoy the humor and creativity in level design, which keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The controls, while initially difficult, become intuitive with practice, leading to a rewarding sense of accomplishment when mastering the stilts.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, with some levels feeling unfair and requiring near-perfect execution to progress.
- Technical issues such as glitches and inconsistent physics can detract from the overall experience, leading to moments of annoyance.
- The lack of checkpoints and the need to replay levels multiple times can make the game feel tedious for some players.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its addictive and challenging nature, featuring a central mechanic that may initially feel unintuitive but becomes enjoyable as players master it. With 40 varied levels that introduce creative environments and obstacles, the game offers a high skill ceiling and fair challenges, making it appealing for fans of physics-based gameplay. Despite some criticisms regarding graphics and music, the solid gameplay experience is often highlighted as the game's strongest aspect.
“The mechanics are wacky at first, but once you get the hang of walking, it becomes very fun and challenging.”
“The 40 levels are nicely varied with different kinds of surprisingly creative environments and obstacles, and the central mechanic is realized well enough to allow for challenging but fair gameplay with a high skill ceiling.”
“Each level provides a different challenge, often exploring novel mechanics and environments to test you just when you feel confident you're getting the hang of it.”
“The gameplay is quite simple as day, make it to the end, don't fall!”
“Fuck this game and fuck the devs; the mechanics made me hate myself.”
“True indie - the graphics are ugly, the music is annoying, the levels are bare bones, yet the gameplay is solid enough to carry the game.”
- music24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as simple and well-suited to its environments, particularly excelling in the farmland and championship themes. While some players appreciate the fitting and atmospheric quality of the soundtrack, others find it inconsistent, with opinions ranging from enjoyable to annoying, and there are calls for more background music during gameplay. Overall, the music enhances the experience but could benefit from additional variety and presence.
“The music isn't super upbeat or terribly heavy, but it has a great sense of fitting its environment, especially the OST for farmland and championship; those fit their respective levels and series like a glove, top notch.”
“Exciting background music.”
“Music is 10/10.”
“True indie - the graphics are ugly, the music is annoying, the levels are bare bones, yet the gameplay is solid enough to carry the game.”
“My only complaint is the lack of music during levels.”
“The master sound doesn't control all the sound, only the menu sounds and music.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both hilarious and absurd, often stemming from its frustrating gameplay mechanics and unexpected glitches, such as funny ragdoll physics. While the initial concept is amusing, some players feel that the humor can become repetitive over time. Overall, it is seen as a fun experience, particularly in couch multiplayer settings, where its quirky sense of humor shines.
“Frustrating and satisfying in turns, but also rather hilarious, as these types of games are inclined to be.”
“Fun weird platforming challenge game with a dumb sense of humor that resonates with me.”
“A fun and hilarious game that is great for couch multiplayer.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as unremarkable and somewhat janky, requiring a powerful GPU to avoid lag. While not visually stunning, the game compensates with a strong sense of ambience that enhances the overall experience. However, some players find the visuals and music to be off-putting, labeling them as ugly and annoying, yet acknowledge that the solid gameplay can still carry the game.
“The graphics aren't anything fancy, but they are pretty GPU intensive. I originally had technical issues which I associated with the game, but that wasn't the case. Just be aware that the game might need some oomph to your system to avoid lag. Regardless, I love the game's style. It's not the most stylish game, but it creates a great ambience. For example, in Cloudland, it gives that feeling of being high up and feeling nauseous, or how Mystery Cavern feels like you're not supposed to be there and you've discovered a secret. So while the game isn't dazzling, it makes up for it with its ambience and simplicity.”
“True indie - the graphics are ugly, the music is annoying, the levels are bare bones, yet the gameplay is solid enough to carry the game.”
“It's dumb, the levels make no sense, it's janky both graphically and as far as stability goes, and the music ranges from kinda nice to wtf are they doing?”
“The graphics aren't anything fancy, but they are pretty GPU intensive. Just be aware that the game might need some oomph to your system to not have it lag. While the game isn't dazzling, it sure makes up for it with its ambience and simplicity.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players describe the game as an intense emotional roller coaster, evoking feelings that surpass their everyday experiences. The confusion expressed in some reviews reflects the profound impact the game has on its audience, highlighting its ability to elicit strong emotional responses.
“More of an emotional roller coaster than my day-to-day life.”
“If this review confuses you, then you understand how this game made me feel.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for its non-balanced design, lack of checkpoints on longer maps, and the requirement for precise movement, leaving little room for error. Players report frequent bugs, including glitches and ragdoll physics, which can disrupt gameplay and necessitate reloading levels. Despite these issues, some players still manage to complete the game, indicating a level of resilience against its instability.
“This ticks all the checkboxes to annoy players: non-balanced game design (including no checkpoints for longer maps), you're punished for the slightest provocation, you need frame-perfect movement with zero room for errors, the maps can be buggy causing funny ragdolls and glitches like map levels not resetting properly requiring you to exit and load back in, etc.”
“Even though you threw a bunch of glitches and lag at me, I still beat it!!!”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised as a masterpiece of cinematic storytelling, seamlessly integrated with innovative roguelike gameplay, creating a compelling and immersive experience that resonates deeply with players.
“Words do not do this game the justice it deserves; a true masterpiece of cinematic storytelling and mind-bending roguelike gameplay.”
