Tasty Planet: Back for Seconds

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In Tasty Planet: Back for Seconds, players control a sentient ball of grey goo, consuming their way through multiple levels with diverse environments. The goal is to eat everything in sight, growing larger and more powerful with each bite. With over 150 levels and various game modes, this physics-based action game offers hours of entertainment. However, be cautious not to eat something that could cause harm or shrink in size.

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Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 290 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic and satisfying experience, reminiscent of classic flash games, with enjoyable gameplay that allows players to eat everything and grow larger.
The sequel improves upon the original by reducing frustrating RNG elements and offering a more balanced difficulty, making it easier to achieve gold medals.
The music and sound effects enhance the overall experience, creating a fun and relaxing atmosphere while playing.

The gameplay can become repetitive and monotonous, with many levels feeling similar and lacking variety, which may lead to boredom over time.
Some levels are frustratingly difficult, with specific challenges that can feel unfair or poorly designed, leading to player frustration.
Controls can be finicky, especially when the blob grows larger, making it difficult to navigate and eat smaller objects effectively.

gameplay
26 mentions
19 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and ease of understanding, revolving around consuming smaller objects to grow, reminiscent of classic titles like PopCap's Feeding Frenzy. While it offers a fun and relaxed experience, many players find the core loop repetitive and marred by issues such as finicky controls and scaling problems. Overall, it serves as an entertaining time-waster, though it may not appeal to those seeking depth or variety in gameplay.
- “The gameplay is simple, you just eat anything smaller than you, as simple as that.”
- “An extremely simple, yet entertaining mechanic as you guide your little goo blob through different eras.”
- “Very fun gameplay, and easy to play.”
- “However, there is one glaring flaw with this design philosophy: the core gameplay loop is repetitive as hell.”
- “In the end however, it felt stretched out, the monotonous gameplay stretched on for quite some time, and it felt like the little jokes were getting fewer and farther between.”
- “It's only been 2 or 3 hours worth of gameplay, but I'm so tired of its monotony that I finished about 3 of the bonus levels, and I have no interest whatsoever in grinding my way to getting more medals just to play more.”
music
24 mentions
46 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy, relaxing, and fitting the gameplay, with some users enjoying its funky vibe. However, several reviews note that the soundtrack can become repetitive and may feel out of place at times, leading some players to suggest using their own music for longer sessions. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many, its simplicity and repetitiveness are common points of critique.
- “Also, I just have to say the music is great! I could listen to it for hours, and what’s better is that not only are there the main levels, but you get 50 additional bonus levels which you can unlock by getting better scores on the main levels.”
- “The art style is great, and the music is funky and catchy.”
- “The graphics are not amazing, but the gameplay is fun and the soundtrack gives off this relaxed atmosphere.”
- “Boring, overly relaxed music which, for some reason, was great at making me want to fall asleep.”
- “The music got a bit repetitive and felt out of place in some eras, so prepare your own music if you plan on playing it for longer.”
- “In the end, you have a game that looks okay, the music is kind of elevator music, which is fine (and I think all the tracks are taken from the original game), level variety is lacking, they get repetitive and sometimes literally get repeated, and they aren't that many.”
story
14 mentions
29 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as light and humorous, providing a fun backdrop without overshadowing the gameplay, which is simple and straightforward. While some players appreciate the comic-book style storytelling and find the narrative enjoyable, others feel it lacks depth and significance, with the main game being short and not particularly replayable. Overall, the story serves more as a whimsical element rather than a driving force in the game.
- “Overall, great game and a clever friendly story.”
- “The comics detailing the backstory were cute, and I enjoyed eating 'the fabric of the universe' at the end.”
- “Very funny story and just fun to play even though it is just moving your mouse around and eating the nearest thing.”
- “A long game with less story and more doing.”
- “It's a rather simple and short game (about 3 hours for the story).”
- “While my memory is a little hazy, since it has been years, the original utilized the plot better into each level - the 'story' isn't really important, the original did a much better job putting you on a journey to eat the whole planet, while in Back for Seconds you often feel like you're just jumping around doing random stuff like eating cats and dogs.”
graphics
11 mentions
36 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and aesthetics as great and detailed, especially in comparison to the original version. However, others criticize the graphics as simple or bad, suggesting that while they serve their purpose, they may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-quality visuals. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, but opinions vary widely on their quality.
- “The art style is great, and the music is funky and catchy.”
- “9 / 10 for the look, aesthetics.”
- “I am extremely happy with it so far and I love the new additions to the game such as the multilayering and new animals and creatures; the graphics are great and much more detailed compared to the original!”
- “The graphics are not amazing, but the gameplay is fun and the soundtrack gives off this relaxed atmosphere.”
- “Very simple graphics.”
- “Two-dimensional cheesy graphics are fine for a relatively inexpensive game; however, it's the controls that ruin it.”
humor
10 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it genuinely funny and campy, particularly enjoying the antics of the goo and the quirky storyline. While some reviews suggest that the humor may not justify the price, the overall experience is described as entertaining and filled with amusing moments, including charming dialogue and a lighthearted take on history.
- “Very funny story and just fun to play even though it is just moving your mouse around and eating the nearest thing.”
- “Game is just hilarious!”
- “Very campy, made me laugh my butt off the entire time.”
replayability
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players enjoy the challenge of beating their best times and find it highly replayable, others feel it lacks significant replay value, with many bonus levels going unplayed due to a lack of interest in revisiting the main storyline. Overall, it offers decent replay potential for those who appreciate time trials, but may not appeal to everyone.
- “It takes only a couple of hours to beat, but is highly replayable.”
- “Much of the replay value in this game comes from trying to beat your best times in every level.”
- “The replayability is decent too if you don't mind some monotony.”
- “I have no regret in having bought it, but I don't see the replay value, and thus the vast majority of the bonus levels will forever remain unplayed because I really don't want to play the main storyline more than once.”
grinding
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, with several levels requiring significant time investment for minimal reward. While some levels can be completed relatively quickly, the overall experience is marred by repetitive tasks and long waits for respawns, leading to a lack of motivation for achievement hunting and bonus content.
- “Many levels are tedious and boring to complete, waiting for things to respawn.”
- “The final level can take upwards of half an hour and just seemed tedious more than anything.”
- “It's only been 2 or 3 hours worth of gameplay, but I'm so tired of its monotony that I finished about 3 of the bonus levels, and I have no interest whatsoever in grinding my way to getting more medals just to play more.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a relaxed vibe, enhanced by a pleasant soundtrack, despite the graphics not being particularly impressive. Overall, the enjoyable gameplay contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “The graphics may not be top-notch, but the gameplay is enjoyable, and the soundtrack creates a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment and attention to detail really enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and an evocative soundtrack makes for an unforgettable atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are not amazing, but the gameplay is fun and the soundtrack creates a relaxed atmosphere.”
- “The environment feels lifeless and lacks any real immersion, making it hard to get invested in the game.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”