Straima

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Straima is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by caiys and was released on September 25, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"Straima is a local multiplayer platformer game for 1-4 players, offering both co-op and PvP modes. Master 125+ challenging levels, try Deathmatch, Team Handball, Gunslingers, and Infinni Runner, or create and share custom levels with the level editor and Steam Workshop support. Note that multiplayer modes are local, not online."

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graphics13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and psychedelic art style that many players find visually appealing and engaging.
Straima offers a challenging yet rewarding gameplay experience with over 100 levels, encouraging players to improve their skills and complete levels under time constraints.
The inclusion of multiplayer modes and a level editor adds significant replayability and fun, making it enjoyable for both solo and cooperative play.

The game's controls can feel floaty and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during challenging sections.
Many players found the tutorial lacking in clarity, making it difficult to understand the game's mechanics and objectives.
The visuals, while creative, can be overwhelming and hard on the eyes, which may deter some players from enjoying the game for extended periods.

graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a vibrant, psychedelic aesthetic that is both chaotic and visually striking, appealing to fans of pixel art. While many players appreciate the unique art style and attention to detail, some find the visuals overwhelming or distracting, particularly on larger screens. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm, though they may not suit everyone's taste.
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a beautiful aesthetic which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
- “Its psychedelic aesthetic is fantastic, it works perfectly with the controller and it has a lot of content.”
- “This game's visuals and graphics are stunningly beautiful, and I've had fun just making structures and testing this game's graphics.”
- “What in the world was the graphics team thinking?”
- “My biggest criticism, not really a criticism just a reality is that due to the pixel nature of the graphics and perhaps my age, I find it very hard to play on screens that aren't right in front of my face.”
- “Graphic: it is pixel style one :D also your eyes might start bleeding since it is very psychedelic :D”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by a mix of intense, varied mechanics and a psychedelic aesthetic, though some players find it frustrating due to a lack of clear tutorials and inconsistent mechanics. While the controls are generally solid and the levels are engaging, the game can feel slow and floaty, leading to a challenging experience that may require short play sessions. Overall, the gameplay is described as simple yet deep, with room for improvement in instructional content.
- “The gameplay is really intense, so I ended up playing it in short, frequent sessions.”
- “So many different levels with a great variety of mechanics and fun enemies.”
- “Simple yet deep gameplay.”
- “There's a couple of mechanics specific to single levels that are never taught and never used again, which is terrible design.”
- “I had some frustrations early on when some mechanics didn't behave how I expected.”
- “The downside for me was some missing information about gameplay, but already in the last week the dev added a tutorial level which explains some basics. I wish he adds some more info to it, like explaining the different superpowers you can pick from, but nonetheless it's already a good step forward.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many praising its addictive chiptune and 8-bit soundtracks that complement the vibrant visuals. While some players expressed indifference towards the cyber techno style, the overall consensus highlights the music as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Fun single room platformer with a neat art direction and an amazing chiptune soundtrack.”
- “It's hard not to recommend a game that has such tight controls, varied level design, 'one more' addictiveness, unique visuals, and a great soundtrack.”
- “Really original game with nice pixel graphics in vivid colors, good multiplayer action, and some great 8-bit music to go with it.”
- “For a solo-dev first game, the visuals, music, and honestly the game overall are impressive, but there are just so many blunders I wouldn't recommend it.”
- “The visuals and music are a tad trippy.”
- “I was lukewarm on the music, but I've never been a fan of that kind of cyber techno soundtrack.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the excellent replayability of the game, comparing it favorably to others in the genre. Despite concerns about game length, many find that the engaging mechanics and variety ensure a rewarding experience upon multiple playthroughs.
- “Both this and Straimium Immortaly are a blast and have excellent replay value.”
- “One might think that this is worrying for game length, but Straimium offers excellent replayability.”
- “Good replayability.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its fun sense of humor, with players particularly enjoying the comedic elements found in the settings menu.
- “The game has a fun sense of humor.”
- “I also found the settings menu to be really funny.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for its solid engine, allowing players to execute levels perfectly and optimize their performance effectively.
- “All levels can be optimized and executed perfectly because the engine is solid.”
- “The optimization options allow for a tailored experience, enhancing both performance and visuals.”
- “I appreciate how the game encourages players to find the most efficient strategies, making optimization a rewarding challenge.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around the player taking on the role of a hero tasked with defeating peculiar pink creatures to progress through various levels.
- “The story is incredibly simplistic; you just play as a hero tasked with killing strange pink creatures to progress through the levels.”
- “The narrative lacks depth and feels more like a repetitive task than an engaging story.”
- “There is little to no character development, making it hard to care about the hero's journey.”