The Floor is Jelly

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The Floor is Jelly is a unique physics-based platformer that takes place in a whimsical world made entirely of jello. Players must jump and splat their way through levels, made of Non-Newtonian fluids, as they navigate through a universe filled with colorful, wobbly landscapes. With its quirky premise and challenging gameplay, The Floor is Jelly offers a one-of-a-kind experience that is both surreal and entertaining.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 312 reviews

gameplay45 positive mentions

story7 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
The jelly physics mechanic is unique and adds a fun twist to the platforming gameplay, allowing for creative level design.
The soundtrack is soothing and complements the gameplay, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

The game lacks a clear map or progression tracking, which can lead to confusion and frustration while navigating levels.
The difficulty spikes towards the end of the game can feel unfair and rely more on luck than skill.
There are technical issues, such as performance slowdowns and glitches, that can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
159 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
65%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique jelly mechanic that evolves throughout the game, introducing various creative elements and puzzles that keep the experience fresh and engaging. While the initial levels may feel simplistic, the mechanics develop into more intricate challenges, although some players find the later stages frustrating due to inconsistent mechanics and design choices. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing and innovative platforming experience, but opinions vary on its execution and enjoyment, particularly in the final segments.
- “The constantly changing environments and introduction of new mechanics help keep a simple idea from becoming stale.”
- “The gameplay fits with the relaxed style as you progress through the game.”
- “The core mechanic of the game is fun to play around with and allows for unique levels.”
- “The gameplay starts out as charming and different and slips very quickly into being numb and repetitive.”
- “The core mechanic (jumping on a physics-controlled jelly floor) is only fun in a sort of experimental sense - it makes a terrible foundation for a platformer.”
- “Unfortunately the game runs into a few poor design choices; one of the puzzle mechanics does not seem well-suited at all to the bouncy gameplay style, and as well, the entire endgame sequence is, while interesting the first time through the game, not very fun and very unfair.”
music
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
43%
2%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful, relaxing, and atmospheric qualities, often described as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the work of composer Disasterpeace, noting that the soundtrack complements the game's minimalist art style and gameplay mechanics perfectly. While some find the music soothing and dynamic, a few critiques mention moments where it becomes repetitive or less memorable, but overall, it is considered a significant asset to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Probably my favorite game soundtrack of all time.”
- “The soundtrack is simply divine.”
- “A gorgeous soundtrack by disasterpeace perfectly blends into the background, with spurts of sound accompanying your actions, creating a dynamic musical score that feels like a living organism playing along with you.”
- “The sound design was cool and calming at first, but it became a cacophony of wind chimes that was unbearable; random notes and pitch is not music.”
- “The smooth music is ditched during the end of the game, leaving an almost hollow and unsettling sound, suggesting that if the gameplay is bad, so too is the music.”
- “Sound - nothing special, the music is very simple, that's all I can really say.”
graphics
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
35%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, minimalist art style and vibrant colors, creating a charming and soothing atmosphere that complements the gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the unique visual aesthetics and the integration of the soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience. While some mention occasional glitches or performance issues, the overall consensus is that the visuals are a standout feature, making the game visually appealing and engaging.
- “Such a cute theme, with compelling visuals and soundtrack.”
- “The visuals are colorful and the art style strikingly minimalist.”
- “The graphics are colorful and the style reminds me of ibb & obb (which I haven't even started playing yet).”
- “The only difference here is that this game takes it further, turning into a glitchy mess of wobbly wobble that genuinely made me question if my ancient graphics card just imploded.”
- “This was all undone however in the final levels where the previous aesthetic got thrown out of the window and things went intentionally glitchy, which I'm not sure that everyone will be able to stomach.”
- “I'll give it 6/10 for graphics and -3 for the missing or sluggish gameplay/story.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
57%
30%
The game features little to no story, which many reviewers feel is acceptable given its focus on gameplay and aesthetics. While some players appreciate the lack of a traditional narrative, others find it detracts from the sense of progression and engagement. Overall, the absence of a story is noted as a significant aspect, but it does not seem to hinder the enjoyment of the game for many players.
- “What story it tells isn't unique in this age, but that doesn't make it less charming, and the graphics and music complement each other very well.”
- “I also liked how this game had no official story; it was just a world made of jelly for you to explore, filled with trees, bushes, and more.”
- “Ok, I have a few things to say about this game. I know it might sound a little weird, but this small short 2D platformer is one of the best games I have ever played in my life. I never thought I could be so well entertained by a 2D platformer with no backstory whatsoever. The music of the game is absolutely beautiful, and combined with the ambiance, feel, and scenery of this game, it creates a truly beautiful scene that just makes you happy. I had some difficulty with some levels, but I found I could never actually get mad at this game; the creativity in this game is astonishing.”
- “There is little to no story which would have helped you feel like you were progressing, but no.”
- “Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of the game lies in its complete lack of story.”
- “Other than the lack of story—my only serious concern with this game—there isn't much to critique about it.”
atmosphere
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
36%
14%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful visuals, calming music, and vibrant color schemes, creating a soothing yet engaging experience. Reviewers highlight the effective blend of relaxing soundscapes with dynamic gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment and immersion. Despite some criticisms regarding the game's length, the strong atmospheric elements are consistently noted as a standout feature.
- “Instead, all the quality here is in the core experience, expressed with clean lines and bold colors, and backed by an expert soundtrack that nails the atmosphere of each and every level theme.”
- “The contrast of the calming atmosphere and the cataclysmic rage of some of the levels blends together perfectly and brings out the true beauty and potential of indie games.”
- “The atmosphere is so chilling.”
- “It's really a shame that it ends on a pretty sour note, because up until that point I was absolutely in love with the game and its laid back atmosphere, which the later levels go entirely against.”
- “The atmosphere crafted by the art style and music will help to soothe your frustration as you work your way around the puzzles presented to you.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as getting stuck in walls and unpredictable physics. While some users appreciate the charm of the game, many feel that the bugs detract significantly from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a sense of unfairness in puzzle-solving. Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag, with a notable prevalence of issues that can hinder enjoyment.
- “The game runs smoothly with minimal bugs.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or major issues.”
- “The stability of the game allows for an enjoyable experience.”
- “Game mechanics are annoying and stop becoming interesting; levels become a tedious chore; and the game's buggy nature becomes even more apparent.”
- “This game starts out as a lovely physics puzzle game, and stays that way for most of the game; however, it slowly devolves into a 'glitched' pile of trash where you have to manipulate fake glitches in unfair ways.”
- “It's just terribly done and in no way made sense, and they haven't fixed how buggy it is.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
64%
27%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting various performance issues, including inconsistent frame rates and collision bugs. Many feel that the performance should be better suited for a 2D game, and some express concerns about its long-term playability due to reliance on outdated technology like Flash. Overall, optimization is a significant drawback that affects the overall experience.
- “Though it doesn't hurt the game too badly, and I had pretty much no problems getting from the start to the end, I feel that it could use a bit more optimization.”
- “The reason I can't recommend it is the performance.”
- “Optimization is a significant issue though.”
- “One note: even though the game does not look like it takes a lot of horsepower, there are some areas in the game where even a fast machine will show noticeable performance issues.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in the later stages where levels become repetitive and overly long. The mechanics are described as annoying, with poorly placed obstacles leading to a lack of enjoyment and an increase in the game's buggy nature. Overall, the grinding experience detracts from the initial fun, turning gameplay into a chore.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Game mechanics are annoying and stop becoming interesting; levels become a tedious chore, and the game's buggy nature becomes even more apparent.”
- “I can appreciate the reveal of replaying a section but with extra obstacles, but reusing that idea two more times in some of the longest platforming gauntlets in the game is nothing but tedious.”
- “The first half isn't frustrating so much as it is tedious; you're forced to navigate extremely large levels with haphazardly placed obstacles, often being forced to take completely blind leaps and falls.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it amusing and appreciate its clever, dark undertones, others may feel frustrated by its gimmicks. Overall, it offers a mix of lighthearted fun and deeper, hidden layers of humor that may appeal to those who enjoy a more complex comedic experience.
- “Nice, funny game.”
- “A surprising (spoiler alert?) and somewhat hidden underlying sense of dark mythopoetic psychosocial metahumor, potentially in addition to other yet unknown secrets.”
- “Funny jump & run game at first.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by intense moments of tension and frustration, as players must navigate challenging obstacles that require precise movements to avoid instant death. This creates a heightened sense of urgency and engagement, as players experience a mix of anxiety and determination while mastering the intricate mechanics of the levels.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game offers limited replayability, but features charming levels and numerous secrets and optional challenges that can enhance the experience for players seeking to showcase their achievements.
- “Charming levels, too, and plenty of secrets and optional challenges if you prefer replay value or the occasional 'look what I did' bragging rights.”
- “Limited replayability.”
- “Charming levels, but there are only a few secrets and optional challenges, which diminishes the overall replay value.”