The Adventures of Poppe
- August 4, 2022
- Shiny Byte Studio
Get on SteamA 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- Charming graphics and a nostalgic NES-era platforming feel that unfolds organically as you progress.
- Simple yet engaging combat and platforming mechanics, with a variety of items to collect and use for puzzle-solving.
- The game offers a fun experience with a decent amount of content, reminiscent of classic titles like Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers.
- Excessive backtracking and repetitive linear platforming can lead to frustration, especially in later stages.
- Limited inventory space and lack of quality of life features make item management tedious and can result in unnecessary game restarts.
- The game lacks a compelling story, with significant dialogue appearing very late in the gameplay, and some platforming mechanics can feel inconsistent.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game features minimal storytelling, focusing more on gameplay reminiscent of classic Toy Story titles from the SNES, Genesis, and PC eras. While fans of the original may enjoy the nostalgic experience, the lack of a substantial narrative and some frustrating design choices are notable drawbacks.
“A fantastic Toy Story SNES/Genesis/PC style game where you are tiny and everything else is large.”
“Overall, if you are a fan of the original Toy Story video game, do not hesitate to pick this up and try it out for yourself; you might be shocked at what you find.”
“Very little in terms of story.”
“On the downside, there are some grating design decisions and not much of a story.”
“Very little in terms of story.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their charming art style and effective world design, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some users noted inconsistencies in platforming due to the outlining and art style. Overall, the visuals enhance the organic progression of the game.
“The graphics are very charming, and I like the way the gameplay unfolds organically as you progress.”
“The art style is very nice, and movement feels good, and the world design is great.”
“There is some platform inconsistency due to the outlining and art style.”
“The graphics suffer from inconsistency across different platforms, making the experience feel disjointed.”
“The art style leads to noticeable inconsistencies in graphics depending on the platform.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by its simplicity and shorter loops, appealing primarily to fans of retro tracks. Overall, it is considered high quality for those who appreciate this style.
“Music is top shelf if you're into the retro tracks.”
“The music is quite simple and the loops are on the shorter side.”
“The music is quite simple and the loops are on the shorter side.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its organic progression, allowing players to experience a natural flow as they advance through the game. Additionally, the charming graphics enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics are very charming, and I like the way the gameplay unfolds organically as you progress.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to excessive backtracking that disrupts the flow of gameplay.
“There is a lot of backtracking, and sometimes it's very tedious.”
