That Bastard is Trying to Steal Our Gold!

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That Bastard is Trying to Steal Our Gold! is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by WTFOMGames and was released on July 12, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"That Bastard is Trying to Steal Our Gold!" is a lighthearted puzzle game where players attempt to steal all the gold from Lerpikon's dungeons. With challenging levels and a catchy soundtrack, players must use their wits to outsmart the dungeon's defenses and become rich. A great choice for fans of puzzle games looking for a fun and humorous adventure.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 183 reviews

emotional10 positive mentions

graphics7 negative mentions

The game provides a chaotic and fun experience, often leading to laughter and unexpected joy.
Despite its flaws, players found it engaging and entertaining, with some describing it as a 'comfort chaos'.
The unique concept of stealing gold while navigating through challenging levels adds a layer of strategy and excitement.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult.
Graphics and level design are subpar, often described as outdated and lacking polish.
Many players found the game repetitive and tedious, with a lack of meaningful content or progression.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as shoddy, unpolished, and reminiscent of outdated titles. While some players argue that graphics are not the most critical aspect for enjoyment, the overall consensus is that the visuals are lackluster and fail to meet modern standards, detracting from the gaming experience.
- “The graphics look like an old game and are very authentic to the gameplay.”
- “I think the designer was trying for a puzzle game 'feel' in a 2.5D action game aesthetic.”
- “For me, it had everything I needed to enjoy the game: challenging levels (apart from the early ones), no fuss graphics, and dynamite.”
- “The countless voiced negative reviews about this game are all warranted to some degree, especially because of its shoddy controls, its boring lackluster artwork, and the constant rehashing of a background texture pack.”
- “Controls are janky, graphics are terrible but better than retro 2D pixel art.”
- “The graphics are downright jarring.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of responses, from deep investment and genuine tears to feelings of emotional manipulation due to the developer's controversial claims. While many players find the narrative touching and engaging, others criticize the developer's tactics as unprofessional and deceitful, overshadowing the game's emotional impact. Overall, the game serves as both an emotional rollercoaster and a source of contention among its audience.
- “Expecting a deep, emotional narrative about greed, betrayal, and the human condition.”
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
- “But I’m invested emotionally.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as a mix of lounge tracks that create a relaxing atmosphere, though it is often criticized for being repetitive and lacking variety. While some players appreciate its unobtrusive nature, others find it contributes to the overall monotony of the gameplay experience. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, but its limited range detracts from the game's appeal for many.
- “Like a fever dream with good music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Best part for me was the nice, unobtrusive music, although it's a bit repetitive.”
- “Platformer with stiff gameplay, no story - which you would have imagined there would be one with a name like this - terrible unpolished graphics, repetitive crappy music, and very boring uninspiring levels.”
- “The music consists of five tracks of lounge music on an endless loop.”
- “Wonky controls, repetitive music that never changes and a laughable option menu are the symptoms that you simply regret buying this game.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being stiff, clunky, and repetitive, leading to a tedious experience, especially in later levels. While there are some strategic elements, they detract from the overall enjoyment, resulting in a lackluster and uninspiring experience. Overall, players find the gameplay to be basic and unpolished, with many deeming it not worth the effort.
- “It's much less clunky and the gameplay is amazing.”
- “First off, the gameplay is basic.”
- “Gameplay: 3/10 - interesting concept but tons of repetition.”
- “Platformer with stiff gameplay, no story - which you would have imagined there would be one with a name like this - terrible unpolished graphics, repetitive music, and very boring uninspiring levels.”
- “Simple gameplay, but it's so boring and it gets very tedious once you reach the spike levels.”
- “The movement is so clunky, and the gameplay isn't very fun.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many reviewers noting that it feels minimal or even non-existent. The narrative, when present, is described as bland and introduced too late, failing to enhance the overall experience. Overall, players find the story unremarkable and uninspiring, detracting from the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “I wasn't sure whether to believe the story the developer had posted on the sales page, but purchased the game anyway as I do like platformers and it was very cheap at only £1.99.”
- “There is little plot to this game as well (I know, plot? Never would've guessed with this game).”
- “The amount of content the game has to offer, the rage it can provide, and the sheer blandness of the story/gameplay makes it not worth it.”
- “Plot: 2/10 - lackluster plot that gets introduced halfway through.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of absurdity and self-deprecation, often leading players to laugh at their own misadventures and questionable decisions. However, some players express regret over their choices, suggesting that the humor can be overshadowed by frustration.
- “Sure, if you want to spend your afternoon alternating between laughing and questioning your hand-eye coordination.”
- “I was most definitely drunk on 99 bananas when I decided to farm it for cards so I could get the badge because I thought it would be funny, but I never actually played it until today and I instantly regret it.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, particularly noting that the gameplay becomes monotonous as they progress to higher levels.
- “The game is boring and very grind-heavy.”
- “Simple gameplay, but it's so boring and becomes tedious once you reach the spike levels.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is criticized for its lack of depth, primarily due to the use of limited stock Unity sound effects and the absence of atmospheric sound, which detracts from the overall immersive experience.

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That Bastard is Trying to Steal Our Gold! is a casual platformer game.

That Bastard is Trying to Steal Our Gold! is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

That Bastard is Trying to Steal Our Gold! was released on July 12, 2014.

That Bastard is Trying to Steal Our Gold! was developed by WTFOMGames.

That Bastard is Trying to Steal Our Gold! has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its graphics.

That Bastard is Trying to Steal Our Gold! is a single player game.

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