Tentacult!

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Tentacult! is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by drivec and was released on September 23, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Tentacult! is a chaotic swarm control game set in a modern day Pleasantville which meets Lovecraftian Horror as your "Tentacutes" make friends with the community.

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Single-Player

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and humorous concept, combining Lovecraftian themes with fun gameplay mechanics.
It's an affordable and entertaining experience, providing hours of enjoyment for a low price.
The game features cute graphics and a light-hearted tone, making it a delightful way to relieve stress.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, which can significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
Level design is often unpolished, leading to frustrating navigation and unclear obstacles.
The game is relatively short with limited content, which may leave players wanting more after a brief playthrough.

humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the clever achievement names and cute cutscenes that add a lighthearted touch. While some find the humor to be a highlight, others note that the game's difficulty can detract from the fun. Overall, the combination of funny elements and enjoyable gameplay contributes positively to the experience.
- “For some, this might not be fun, but for me, this is a sort of Pikmin-like game that has some great humor and cute cutscenes.”
- “Scrolling through Steam yesterday and the name Tentacult caught my eye, watched the trailer for it and just cracked up laughing.”
- “Wonderful humor, along with a simple yet fun playstyle.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, others criticize it as repetitive and prefer the menu music. Additionally, there are complaints about the music settings being unclear, leading to frustration when the volume resets during gameplay. Overall, musical preferences seem to vary significantly among players.
- “I love the music and was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it was to cause chaos and destruction.”
- “The background music becomes awful after a short time; the music on the menu screen is far better, in my opinion. However, music is a matter of personal taste, so you may like it.”
- “The settings and controls are vague. I turn the music off at the start, but as I progress, the volume rises again and has to be reset at the beginning of every game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring due to a limited number of tracks, while others appreciate its engaging mechanics and humor.
- “Great gameplay, good humor.”
- “I'm pretty sure there are only four tracks in the whole game, but I never finished it due to the gameplay being boring.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it involves maneuvering to retrieve newly converted friends who may become stuck in difficult locations, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- “Pressing these buttons will only help if your newly converted friends are within a certain limited radius, but if they have gotten themselves wedged somewhere, prepare for some tedious maneuvering or leave them behind.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers express frustration that low pricing does not justify the presence of bugs and instability in a game, indicating that stability should be a fundamental expectation regardless of cost.
- “Just because a game is cheap does not mean that it's an excuse to produce or release a buggy game.”
- “The frequent crashes and glitches make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I expected better stability; the game freezes too often.”