Stonerid

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Stonerid is a tough 2D platformer with unique gameplay, featuring two parallel worlds in each of its 32 levels. Spread across 5 diverse lands, the game challenges players to solve the mystery of toxic substances on Atronast Mountain, while battling monsters and avoiding treacherous traps. With 3 difficulty levels, 31 bonus levels, and stunning artwork, Stonerid offers a complete package for platformer enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept of switching between two dimensions, providing a fresh take on platforming mechanics.
Many players appreciate the graphics and sound design, noting that the visuals are beautiful and the music is calming.
The game offers a challenging experience that can be rewarding for those who enjoy difficult puzzles and platforming challenges.

The gameplay can be frustrating due to awkward controls and frequent deaths caused by unclear hazards and level design.
Some players found the game to be unoriginal and lacking in creativity, with mechanics that have been executed better in other titles.
There are reports of bugs and performance issues that can detract from the overall experience, such as disappearing checkpoints and poor menu navigation.

gameplay
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the interesting dual-dimension mechanic and enjoyable puzzles, while others criticize it for being unoriginal, poorly executed, and plagued by bugs. Many players found the level design uninspiring and the movement mechanics awkward, leading to an overall lack of fun. Despite these issues, some still recommend the game for its low price and brief enjoyable experience.
- “Amazing puzzles with magnificent gameplay while listening to some relaxing level tunes.”
- “Stonerid is a pretty simple and classic platform game, the gameplay is based on a world with 2 parallel dimensions where you can switch from one to another to proceed in the level.”
- “While the idea is pretty good, there are a few bugs which can negatively influence the gameplay and overall experience, I still recommend this game since it's really low price and few hours of nice gameplay that it offers.”
- “The graphics and sound are fine, but the gameplay has nothing original about it and the level design is uninspiring.”
- “With games that have done the dual dimension mechanic correctly, like Guacamelee, there is absolutely no reason to ever try this game.”
- “Beyond that, the jump mechanic is very awkward and the animations are very bland.”
graphics
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the unique and beautiful artwork, while others find the art style unappealing. Overall, the visuals are described as fine or good, but they are often overshadowed by uninspired gameplay and level design.
- “Graphics and scenery are fine.”
- “Very unique and beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics and sound are fine, but the gameplay has nothing original about it and the level design is uninspiring.”
- “Jumper platformer with a unique story and Sega Genesis graphics.”
- “It was partially because I didn't like the art style, but also the gameplay wasn't very fun either.”
music
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as calming and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience, even amidst the game's challenges. Users appreciate the ability to adjust the music volume and find the soundtrack and sound effects to be well-executed, enhancing their immersion. Overall, the music receives high praise, with some users expressing a desire to listen to it outside of gameplay.
- “10/10 would listen to creepy music and kill bushes again.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “I like the artwork and the soundtrack, but this game is difficult... but hey, it was 50 cents.”
- “Music is calm.”
story
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, complemented by an enjoyable background narrative. While some players appreciate its unique premise and relaxing puzzles, others criticize the story for being simplistic and lacking depth, with loose controls and bland design detracting from the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Jumper platformer with a unique story and Sega Genesis graphics.”
- “+ Enjoyable background story.”
- “Loose controls, meaningless story, and bland design leave a distinct lack of impression with this Giana Sisters meets Meatboy difficulty platformer.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized, experiencing significant performance issues similar to those found in Braid, Bridge, and Schein on Windows 8, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game itself seems acceptable, but it suffers from the performance issues that Braid, Bridge, and Schein have on Windows 8.”
- “Badly optimized.”