The Ables: Freepoint High

About

As 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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

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 offers 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 control.
There is a lack of customization options for characters, and the gameplay can feel sluggish and overly simplistic.
Many mechanics and level designs are poorly executed, leading to a generally dull experience with little incentive to explore.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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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 a challenging experience, some players find the gameplay to feel sluggish, reminiscent of classic titles like Mega Man. Despite its flaws, many appreciate the game's charm and the inclusion of interesting mechanics like death rays and moving platforms.
- “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 ok enough to look past that for the price and passion.”
- “Side scroller retro style simple game with basic graphics and straightforward gameplay.”
- “The gameplay works well, starting off fairly easy, then sending you into a real challenge quickly.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The game features a blend of retro-style graphics and modern 3D modeling, resulting in impressive visuals that evoke nostalgia for classic titles like Mega Man. While some users note the simplicity of the graphics in certain areas, the overall aesthetic is well-received for its appealing design.
- “The graphics are good looking, somewhat reminiscent of Mega Man games.”
- “Modelled completely in 3D, this 2.5D side scroller has impressive graphics.”
- “The graphics are visually appealing and enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- “Side scroller retro style simple game with basic graphics and straightforward gameplay.”
- “Side scroller retro style simple game with basic graphics and straightforward gameplay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as lacking depth and humor, with some reviewers noting it is not particularly inventive. However, despite these criticisms, there is a consensus that the story is compelling enough to enhance 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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game is described as beautiful background music, enhancing the overall experience and enjoyment for players.
- “Beautiful background music.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely absent, with reviewers noting a lack of engaging story or comedic elements. Overall, it seems that players found the game to be devoid of any notable humor.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game demonstrates strong stability, with weekly updates aimed at addressing bugs, glitches, and other issues, ensuring a smoother experience for players.
- “* has a weekly update to improve bugs, glitches, and other pesky issues.”
- “* has a weekly update to improve bugs, glitches, and other pesky issues.”
- “* has a weekly update to improve bugs, glitches, and other pesky issues.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the overall experience and engagement of players.