The Ables: Freepoint High
- April 7, 2016
- Qiwi Games, LLC
Get on SteamAs a powerful super hero known as an "Absorber", you can collect and master many different super powers in order to save your friends from the mysterious 'Believers' who have attacked your town! Based in the world of the best-selling YA novel 'The Ables', by Jeremy Scott, Co-Creator of CinemaSins.
Reviews
- The game features a compelling story and good exposition, making it accessible even for those who haven't read the book.
- The graphics are impressive for a 2.5D side scroller, and the background music enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The gameplay includes a variety of powers and abilities, providing some fun mechanics and challenges, especially during boss fights.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with hitboxes and camera angles.
- Controls are overly simplistic, and the gameplay can feel sluggish, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
- There is a lack of customization options for characters, and some mechanics, like the power-up system, feel underdeveloped.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a retro-style side scroller with simple graphics and straightforward mechanics, though it suffers from some poor game mechanics and level design. While it starts off easy and ramps up to challenging levels, some players find the gameplay sluggish, despite a few enjoyable elements like death rays and moving platforms. Overall, it is considered acceptable for its price and the passion behind it.
“The gameplay works well, starting off fairly easy, then sending you into a real challenge quickly.”
“Side-scroller retro style simple game with basic graphics and straightforward gameplay.”
“A few nice mechanics like death rays and moving platforms are placed in the world.”
“Several bad game mechanics, some bad level design, but still okay enough to look past that for the price and passion.”
“Side scroller retro style simple game with basic graphics and straightforward gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a retro side-scrolling style with simple designs, yet some users appreciate the good-looking visuals that evoke nostalgia for classic Mega Man games. Additionally, the 2.5D presentation, fully modeled in 3D, is noted for its impressive quality, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
“Good looking graphics, somewhat reminiscent of Mega Man games.”
“Modeled completely in 3D, this 2.5D side scroller has impressive graphics.”
“The game features a side-scroller retro style with very basic graphics that feel outdated.”
“The graphics are simplistic and lack the detail expected in modern games.”
“Overall, the visuals are underwhelming and do not enhance the gameplay experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as lacking depth and humor, with some reviewers noting it is not particularly inventive. However, despite these shortcomings, there is a compelling narrative that enhances the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“It's not a particularly inventive platformer, but there is a compelling story and the game itself is fun to play.”
“Honestly, there isn't really much of a story or even humor or anything I could tell.”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beautiful background compositions, enhancing the overall experience. Users appreciate the quality and effectiveness of the soundtrack, which complements the gameplay well.
“Beautiful background music.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely absent, with users noting a lack of story and comedic elements.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates a commitment to stability through regular weekly updates aimed at addressing bugs, glitches, and other issues, which helps maintain a smoother gameplay experience.
“The game has a weekly update to improve bugs, glitches, and other pesky issues.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
“The stability of the game is a major concern, as it often freezes during critical moments.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the overall experience and engagement of players.
“The atmosphere of the game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
“Every detail contributes to the game's unique atmosphere, making it feel alive.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
