Streamline
- August 20, 2015
- Frostcloud Studios
Streamline is a physics-based survival game with two modes: Platform and Dash. In Platform, survive on a disintegrating platform using your power to retract cubes, and in Dash, capture orbs to gain points on a falling platform. Every game is unpredictable due to randomized events and independent-minded cubes.
Reviews
- The game features nice graphics and a fun, funky soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
- It offers a simple yet challenging objective of surviving as long as possible on a crumbling platform, which can be engaging for players.
- The game has potential for improvement and could be enjoyable for casual play, especially in social settings.
- The game lacks depth and content, feeling more like a prototype or tech demo rather than a fully developed game.
- There are no real goals or rewards for players, making the gameplay feel repetitive and unmotivating over time.
- The controls can be buggy and the game suffers from performance issues, which detracts from the overall experience.
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a mix of chiptune tracks that are generally well-received, with some describing it as funky and fast-paced, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, there are also criticisms regarding the simplicity and repetitiveness of the soundtrack, with some finding it ear-grating. Overall, while the music adds a fun element, its quality varies among players.
“Despite its simplicity, the main song that plays is a nice chiptune track, and the graphics themselves look cool in a very simplistic way.”
“It looks decent and the background music track is alright.”
“Add in a very funky, fun, and fast-paced musical background and you are ready for your attempt at surviving as long as possible.”
“A simple physics demo with an ear-grating soundtrack, nothing more.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simplistic yet visually appealing, reminiscent of a chiptune aesthetic, which enhances the overall experience. While they are considered nicer than typical timewaster mobile games, the overall entertainment value remains limited.
“Despite its simplicity, the main song that plays is a nice chiptune track, and the graphics themselves look cool in a very simplistic way.”
“Epic graphics.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players noting its potential for improvement through the addition of features like speed runs or varied enemies to enhance the experience.
“This game has potential, especially if some sort of speed run is implemented, or enemies or something that just mixes up the gameplay.”
“This game has potential, especially if some sort of speed run is implemented, or enemies are added to mix up the gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game experiences some stability issues, particularly with visual glitches affecting the visibility of arms and legs.
“The game is a bit buggy when it comes to seeing your arms and legs.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“There are numerous glitches that make the game feel unstable.”