The End o,,,o

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The End o,,,o is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by xrrawva and was released on May 11, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A short and minimalist game about the day things got weird. You can only walk, jump and use fire to avoid death and find your way back home.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews

music4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game has a unique retro aesthetic that evokes nostalgia for old-school gaming, particularly the Atari era.
It's a free game that can be completed in a short amount of time, making it accessible for players looking for a quick experience.
The soundtrack and ominous atmosphere contribute to an engaging horror vibe that fits well with the game's minimalist design.

The game suffers from extremely low framerate (3 FPS), which makes movement and gameplay frustrating and tedious.
Controls are imprecise and can lead to a lot of trial and error, especially during boss fights and platforming sections.
The story is vague and unsatisfying, with an abrupt ending that leaves players feeling unfulfilled.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely linear and simplistic, revolving around a fire demon's quest to return home while battling various bosses. While some players find charm in its themes of death and nihilism, many agree that the narrative is forgettable and lacks depth, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling tale. Overall, the story is minimal, with a few players appreciating its deeper meanings despite its basic execution.
- “However, the story may be simple and kind of 'uh-uh', but the topic is death, rotting, nihilism, so I still found something charming in it.”
- “Simple story with a deeper meaning.”
- “[b]o,,,o[/b] is the sad story of a fire demon that wants to go home.”
- “This is a very basic free game with a forgettable storyline.”
- “Not really a story there, only that you need to finish the levels to get home.”
- “Though the story is almost non-existent (and negligible), the gameplay is okay.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics evoke a unique ominous horror vibe, effectively complementing its simple art style, though opinions are mixed. While some appreciate the imaginative retro pixel art, others criticize it as low-effort and poorly executed, with complaints about performance and clarity. Overall, the visuals cater to a niche audience that enjoys retro aesthetics, but may not satisfy those seeking modern graphical fidelity.
- “It gives an ominous horror vibe that works weirdly well with this type of game and art style.”
- “The game has a decisive style and is graphically imaginative for being so simple.”
- “I doubt this game will appeal to everyone, but I like the retro style graphics.”
- “Despite being onboard with the graphics and framerate, I can't help but feel that this could've been executed better.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “It's an extremely simple endeavor, with terrible graphics (you'll barely be able to figure out what you're looking at, if at all), stiff, horrible controls, and an astonishing 3 frames per second.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fitting retro style and basic composition, while others criticize it for being repetitive and monotonous. Notably, the soundtrack is described as a short, depressing loop that can become jarring, especially when combined with unsettling sound effects. Overall, while some find it enjoyable, many feel it detracts from the experience due to its lack of variety and persistence after quitting the game.
- “The music was weirdly good for trying to replicate that Atari style game.”
- “Music and sound is very fitting.”
- “Very good game with nice music.”
- “It's music sucks.”
- “The soundtrack is a depressing 5 second loop, but the enemy death cries are so jarring they might as well be jumpscares.”
- “Seriously though, the music kept playing for about 5 minutes after I quit the game.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay is characterized by a short duration of less than 15 minutes, featuring trial-and-error mechanics and micro puzzles that can be frustrating due to lag and inconvenient controls. While some players appreciate the simplicity and originality of the platforming, others find the experience tedious, particularly when backtracking after unexpected deaths. Overall, the gameplay is deemed acceptable but marred by technical issues and a lack of engaging narrative.
- “It has totally trial-and-error gameplay; every screen has its own micro-puzzle in it with a moderately original platforming approach.”
- “I can accept that the game is simple enough that I don't really need to be told the progression of the mechanics.”
- “Though the story is almost non-existent (and negligible), the gameplay is okay.”
- “There's less than 15 minutes worth of gameplay.”
- “The game is short and is challenging because of the framerate and how inconvenient the gameplay is.”
- “What I can't accept is beating the third boss, getting told my key is not here, starting to backtrack, and not realizing that the last pillar isn't floor; it just hasn't finished falling when I left the first time, and oops I'm dead. So how about slogging through 5 minutes of frustratingly slow gameplay to find out what the ending is.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and challenging, particularly due to low frame rates that hinder gameplay, making it feel like a struggle to progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “3 FPS makes it really hard and tedious to play.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in [b]o,,,o[/b] is effectively eerie and unsettling, evoking the sensation of wandering through a graveyard at night under a full moon, despite its heavy pixelation. This unique ambiance contributes significantly to the game's overall creepiness.
- “In addition, despite being heavily pixelated, [b]o,,,o[/b] successfully creates an eerie atmosphere that makes the player feel like they are walking through a graveyard in the dead of night during a full moon.”
- “It was creepy in that the atmosphere makes you feel unsettled.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized for its low effort, resulting in poor graphics and subpar performance. Players have expressed disappointment with the overall execution in this area.
- “The game suffers from low effort in optimization, resulting in poor graphics and performance issues.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and an overall subpar visual experience.”
- “The game's performance is disappointing, with noticeable lag and unpolished graphics that detract from gameplay.”