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The End o,,,o

65%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
65% User Score Based on 120 reviews

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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 120 reviews
atmosphere2 negative mentions
  • The game is free and can be completed in a short amount of time, making it accessible for casual players.
  • It has a unique retro aesthetic that may appeal to fans of old-school gaming.
  • The simple controls and straightforward gameplay allow for easy entry, especially for achievement hunters.
  • The game runs at an extremely low framerate (3 FPS), which makes gameplay frustrating and tedious.
  • Controls are often unresponsive and can lead to a frustrating experience, especially during boss fights.
  • The game is very short and lacks depth, with a simplistic storyline that may leave players unsatisfied.
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 meaning 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
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a hyper-simple, retro pixel art style that some players find imaginative, while others criticize it as low effort and poorly executed. Performance issues, such as low frame rates and imprecise controls, detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed opinions on the visual quality. Despite its minimalistic design, the game is accessible on various platforms, including the Steam Deck.

    • “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.”
    • “I like the sound and visuals and the little puzzle segments.”
    • “The graphics are hyper simple; your motions are somewhat imprecise and slow, so you have to move carefully.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 difficult encounters. 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.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its fitting nature and good soundtrack, others criticize it for being repetitive and monotonous, with some even noting it continues playing after quitting. Overall, the music is described as simple and free, but it lacks variety and can be jarring at times.

    • “Music and sound is very fitting.”
    • “Very good game with nice music.”
    • “- good soundtrack”
    • “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.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 chore rather than an enjoyable experience.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “3 FPS makes it really hard and tedious to play.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 haunting ambiance contributes significantly to the game's overall impact.

    • “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

    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.

    • “Low effort, bad graphics, bad performance...”
    • “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, resulting in frequent frame drops and long loading times.”

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