The Defaloon

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The Defaloon is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Gamesforfarm and was released on December 29, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Defaloon - this is a single-player game made in an abstract 2.5-day schedule. The essence of the gameplay is to clear the level of enemies with a large number of different weapons, such as magic or spells.

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Single-Player

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game offers easy achievements that can be unlocked quickly, making it a good option for players looking to complete their achievement lists.
It has a unique art style and a simple core gameplay concept that can be entertaining for those who enjoy retro-style shooters.
Some players find charm in the game's simplicity and potential backstory, appreciating it as a nostalgic homage to old-school games.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking depth, and feeling like a cash grab with minimal effort put into its development.
Gameplay is repetitive with very few enemy types, no real progression, and levels that lack variety, leading to a boring experience.
The soundtrack is described as unimpressive and repetitive, and the game fails to provide clear objectives or meaningful challenges.

monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers labeling it an asset flip that relies on low-effort templates and recycled assets. The game was quickly released on Steam and bundled with other low-quality titles, further emphasizing its exploitative approach to monetization.
- “This shameless cash grab looks an awful lot like an asset flip designed from templates and shoved onto the Steam store.”
- “The developer, Vuzimu/OPG Euphore, took a template from the godawful GameMaker Studio from YoYoGames, slapped a couple of asset-flipped sprites on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
- “To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap Daily Indie Game shovelware bundles on launch day.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in the game is criticized for being repetitive and unremarkable, with short loops that quickly become tiresome. This lack of variety in the soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, which is further hampered by monotonous gameplay and uninspired enemy design.
- “The music is annoyingly repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack feels uninspired and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The constant loop of the same tracks becomes grating after a short while.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are highlighted by a unique art style that enhances the overall experience, complementing its dungeon crawler mechanics and weapon upgrade features.
- “The game features a unique art style that enhances the overall experience, combining vibrant visuals with engaging dungeon crawler mechanics.”
- “The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive world that draws you in and keeps you captivated throughout your adventure.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments and character designs is remarkable, making every moment visually rewarding.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is a nostalgic throwback to retro shooters, featuring innovative mechanics, a captivating game world, and a variety of monsters and bosses. Players can enjoy a unique art style alongside dungeon crawler elements and weapon upgrades, providing a fresh and engaging experience.
- “It's rare when single-action games in the style of retro shooters come out straight from childhood. The game will lure you in with new mechanics, an interesting game world, and a variety of monsters and bosses that will be defeated with your numerous weapons and magic.”
- “On top of a unique art style, this game offers a fresh experience with dungeon crawler mechanics and weapon upgrades.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a strong interest in the backstory and origins of the game's creation, indicating that the narrative behind its development is as compelling as the game itself.
- “I would love to know the story behind its creation.”