Stonerid
- August 15, 2014
- Enitvare
Get on SteamStonerid 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique concept of switching between dimensions, providing depth and interesting gameplay mechanics.
- Graphics and sound design are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The game offers challenging puzzles and diverse environments, making it engaging for players who enjoy difficult platformers.
- The gameplay can be frustrating due to frequent deaths caused by unclear hazards and awkward jump mechanics.
- Level design is often criticized as uninspiring and lacking originality, leading to a repetitive experience.
- The game suffers from bugs and control issues, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and accessibility.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of originality and uninspired level design. While some appreciate the interesting dual-dimension mechanic and enjoyable puzzles, others criticize awkward movement mechanics, bland animations, and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game's low price and short playtime make it a recommendable option for casual gamers.
“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.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the unique and beautiful artwork reminiscent of Sega Genesis style, while others find the art style unappealing. Overall, the visuals are generally described as fine or nice, but they are often overshadowed by uninspired gameplay and level design.
“Graphics and scenery are fine.”
“+ really nice graphics”
“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.”
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered not bad, featuring a unique narrative that complements its Sega Genesis-style graphics. While some players appreciate the enjoyable background and moral themes, others find the story simplistic and lacking in depth, with loose controls and bland design detracting from the overall experience.
“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.”
“Although the story isn't the most complex, the puzzles are relaxing and not overwhelmed by sound.”
- music12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calm and creepy atmosphere, contributing to a relaxing experience for players. Users appreciate the ability to adjust the volume and find the soundtrack enjoyable, often highlighting it as a standout feature despite the game's difficulty. Overall, the sound effects and music receive positive feedback, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“10/10 would listen to creepy music and kill bushes again.”
“+ decent sound effects/music”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Music is calm.”
“You are able to change the music volume (+5 or -5 every change).”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized, experiencing significant performance issues similar to those found in other titles like Braid, Bridge, and Schein, particularly on Windows 8.
“The game itself seems acceptable, but it suffers from the performance issues that Braid, Bridge, and Schein have on Windows 8.”
“Badly optimized.”
“Badly optimized.”
