Tetropunk
- December 13, 2017
- Rosyaev
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Tetropunk is a single-player Puzzle game with an ingenious soundtrack, offering 2 game modes and 10 difficulty levels. Designed for all ages, it provides a simple yet exciting challenge, taking about 3 hours to complete. Compete with others on the leaderboard and do not miss a beat with its addictive gameplay."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a stylish steampunk aesthetic with catchy electro-swing music that enhances the overall experience.
- Tetropunk offers easy achievements and two game modes, making it accessible and enjoyable for casual players.
- Despite its flaws, the game provides a nostalgic Tetris experience that can be fun, especially at a low price.
- Controls are clunky and lack customization options, making gameplay frustrating, especially with the inability to remap keys or use a controller.
- The gameplay mechanics are flawed, with pieces locking instantly and only rotating in one direction, which detracts from strategic play.
- The graphics and overall presentation are considered low quality, resembling a rushed asset flip rather than a polished game.
- music71 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy electro-swing tracks that enhance the overall experience, likening it to a blend of classical and modern styles. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive and annoying over time, particularly due to a looping track and certain sound effects. Overall, while the music adds charm and energy to the gameplay, its limited variety may detract from long-term enjoyment.
“Jump into the game, greeted by visuals that are fancier than a peacock in a tuxedo and music that grooves harder than a jazz band playing in a chocolate fountain.”
“It's like watching a clockwork circus come to life to a fantastic soundtrack.”
“Now, the music is just simply amazing!”
“The music is grating, the 10 second countdown alarm clock noise in the 60 seconds mode is one of the most annoying noises I've heard in modern games, and the gameplay is pretty bleh.”
“I tried to like this game and get all its achievements but its laggy response to my keyboard & mouse inputs, slow and unnecessary rotation animations, which cause you extra trouble when you advance, unfitting music and annoying sound effects make this game very unpleasant to play for me.”
“-the music: it's just one track looping endlessly.”
- graphics35 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the steampunk aesthetic and vibrant visuals, while others criticize them as simplistic and reminiscent of low-effort flash games. Players note issues with the floaty and laggy piece rotation, which detracts from the overall experience, and the lack of customization options for resolution and graphics settings. Despite these criticisms, some find the visuals enjoyable and fitting within the game's context, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere.
“Great and relaxing game with nice graphics and beautiful background music.”
“I really enjoy the simple controls and the steampunk visuals with its stunning music playing in the background of the game.”
“It's a good game that follows the basic form and format of Tetris with added visuals to make it very enjoyable.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Tetropunk has received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing its controls as floaty and laggy, leading to a frustrating experience. While some appreciate the game's atmosphere and visuals, they note that it lacks essential Tetris mechanics and suffers from poor execution, making it hard to recommend despite its low price. Overall, players find the gameplay disappointing and reminiscent of a subpar Tetris clone.
“The game starts, and the crew watches the Tetropunk gameplay unfold on the screen. Steam hisses in the background as they embark on a virtual steampunk journey.”
“I easily got 3 hours of gameplay out of it just wanting one more run at trying to break my score and get into the top 500 on the leaderboards.”
“Tetropunk takes Tetris's old school gameplay model and stylizes it into a swinging steampunk theme without hurting the main Tetris format.”
“Gameplay mechanics are on a rollercoaster to disappointment land.”
“Price might be tempting, but the controls and gameplay make it harder to recommend than a horror movie to a scaredy-cat.”
“Legitimately the worst controls and most horrible gameplay of a Tetris game I've ever experienced.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant crashes, glitches, or graphical issues. However, some minor concerns include freezing pieces upon contact with the ground and occasional texture glitches, which can lead to invisible models.
“Yes, it freezes pieces as soon as they touch 'ground' (you can still slide below something though, if you do it quickly one row above 'ground').”
“When texture glitches, and actual invisible models keep going.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for relying on the use of premade templates and asset flips, leading to accusations of it being a cash grab or shovelware. Reviewers express concern that the developers are profiting from minimal effort and creativity, essentially repackaging existing content rather than creating original games.
“These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things/stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into cheap nasty shovelware game bundles as cash grabs.”
“Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam/cash grab.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding sound effects and visuals associated with blocks nearing the edges, noting that they enhance the game's aesthetic. The rewarding visual feedback from successfully completing lines, doubles, triples, or Tetrises adds to the overall enjoyment of the grinding mechanic.
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected outcomes. It conveys a motivational message about not giving up, even when challenges seem insurmountable.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stylish and vibrant aesthetic, likened to a fashionable makeover of Tetris. Despite some mechanical shortcomings, players find the overall vibes and ambiance to be captivating and enjoyable.
“The UI is slick, and the atmosphere feels like Tetris got a makeover from a fashionista.”
“The mechanics may not work as well as they should, but who cares when the atmosphere and vibes of the game are this amazing?”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
“Despite the vibrant visuals, the atmosphere fails to create any sense of immersion.”
“The game’s atmosphere is more confusing than captivating, leaving players disoriented.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting a smooth experience free from crashes, glitches, graphical issues, sound clipping, or stuttering. Overall, players are thoroughly enjoying the performance without any technical disruptions.
“I experienced no crashes, no glitches, no graphical issues, no sound clipping, no stuttering.”
“I experienced no crashes, no glitches, no graphical issues, no sound clipping, no stuttering.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its charming and unintentional musicality, as highlighted by the interactions between the airship crew and robots. Players appreciate the lighthearted moments that arise from the game's tetropunk and steampunk themes, creating a whimsical atmosphere during their journey.
“The airship crew and the robots share a laugh, appreciating the unintentional musicality and humor of Tetropunk's steampunk aspirations. They continue to enjoy the rhythmic journey through the foggy, not-so-steampunk, musical world of the game.”
“Eustass Kidd: (laughing) True, but there's a certain charm in its musicality.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is high, with players appreciating the variety of choices and outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many highlight the presence of different character paths and unlockable content as key factors that enhance the overall experience. Overall, players feel that the game offers enough depth and diversity to keep them engaged beyond the initial playthrough.
