The Floor is Jelly
- May 30, 2014
- Auren Snyder
- 3h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features charming visuals and a beautiful soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- It offers a unique and relaxing gameplay experience with innovative jelly physics that keep the mechanics fresh and engaging.
- The game is short but sweet, providing a satisfying sense of achievement and fun puzzles to solve.
- The final levels can become frustrating and chaotic, relying more on luck than skill, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- There are occasional technical issues and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including performance drops and erratic physics.
- The lack of a compelling story and the sometimes erratic controls can leave players feeling disconnected from the experience.
- music176 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and ambient qualities, often described as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the exceptional soundtrack by Disasterpeace, noting its ability to complement the game's visuals and gameplay, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Overall, the combination of beautiful music and art design contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal, making it a worthwhile experience for players seeking a tranquil gaming session.
“Probably my favourite 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, bird noises were very enjoyable at first, but it became a cacophony of wind chimes so unbearable I just could not continue; random notes and pitch is not music.”
“Though it is very artistic in its own way, the music and 'corruptions' gave me a headache.”
“Sound - nothing special, the music is very simple, that's all I can really say.”
- gameplay160 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique jelly-based mechanic that offers a mix of fun and frustration, with levels that progressively introduce new challenges and mechanics. While many players appreciate the creativity and relaxing atmosphere, some find the physics and level design inconsistent, leading to moments of annoyance and difficulty. Overall, the game is praised for its aesthetic appeal and innovative mechanics, though opinions vary on the execution and enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“The constantly changing environments and introduction of new mechanics help keep a simple idea from becoming stale.”
“The relaxing, relatively easy gameplay meshes perfectly with the game's art and music.”
“This game is full of ingenuity and really interesting mechanic ideas.”
“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.”
“I won't lie, it's creative, but it makes for absolutely horrendous and frustrating gameplay.”
“Last part of the game is an annoying experiment with floor mechanics; it's annoying as hell and a lot of levels are based on pure luck.”
- graphics94 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, minimalist art style and vibrant colors, creating a charming and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the combination of compelling visuals and a relaxing soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience. While some mention occasional bugs or performance issues, the overall aesthetic and unique design elements contribute to a visually appealing and engaging gameplay experience.
“Absolutely worth checking out for not only very pleasing vector graphics and ambient sound effects, but also occasionally mind-bending gameplay mechanics.”
“The minimalist world pulses with energy, and the soft soundtrack fits the art style perfectly.”
“Graphics - the colors are rich and full of life, as you'd expect from a game made of jelly; every single little bit of detail makes every part of this game blend together.”
“The only difference here is that this game takes it further, turning into a glitchy mess of wobbly wibble that genuinely made me question if my ancient graphics card just imploded.”
“I'll give it 6/10 for graphics and -3 for the missing or sluggish gameplay/story.”
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- story36 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game "The Floor is Jelly" is noted for its lack of a traditional story, which many players feel is not a detriment to the experience. Instead, it focuses on exploration and gameplay mechanics within a visually appealing world made of jelly, allowing players to enjoy the ambiance and creativity without the need for a narrative. While some reviewers express frustration over the absence of a plot, others appreciate the freedom and charm that come from this minimalist approach.
“You think for a while that everything is so chill, but there are some plot twists!”
“Although there are a few difficult platforming sequences—especially as the story progresses towards its conclusion—this game focuses more on experimentation than frustration.”
“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.”
“Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of the game 'The Floor is Jelly' 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 'The Floor is Jelly'.”
“The story is non-existent, but this is the type of game that is fine without one.”
- atmosphere30 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful art style and calming music, creating a soothing experience that enhances gameplay. Each zone features unique color schemes that contribute to a fun and engaging environment, while the contrast between serene and intense moments adds depth to the overall experience. Despite some criticisms regarding the game's length and later levels disrupting the laid-back vibe, the atmosphere remains a standout element that many players appreciate.
“It is a surprisingly atmospheric game, and always pretty to look at.”
“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.”
“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.”
- stability20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous glitches and bugs, including issues like characters getting stuck and unpredictable physics. While some players find the experience enjoyable despite these problems, others feel that the glitches detract significantly from gameplay, especially as the game progresses. Overall, the stability is a mixed bag, with beautiful graphics and engaging mechanics overshadowed by persistent technical issues.
“The game runs smoothly with minimal bugs.”
“I appreciate the stability; it rarely crashes.”
“The performance is solid, making for a seamless experience.”
“What comes next is a 'buggy' landscape with broken physics.”
“- occasional glitches (stuck in a wall, physics launching characters unpredictably, stuck in a perpetual-death loop, etc.)”
“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.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and uneven frame rates, particularly in windowed mode. While some players managed to complete the game without major issues, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance the gaming 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.”
“If I play it windowed, I have to resize to make the speed reasonable, but it fluctuates as performance demand varies on the amount of stuff happening.”
“The reason I can't recommend it is the performance.”
“Very poorly optimized.”
“Optimization is a significant issue though.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; some players find it amusing while others may see it as frustrating. It features a blend of lighthearted jump-and-run elements alongside a deeper, darker sense of humor that may reveal itself through hidden layers and secrets.
“A surprising and somewhat hidden underlying sense of dark mythopoetic psychosocial metahumor, potentially in addition to other yet unknown secrets.”
“Funny jump and run game at first.”
“It's a toss-up if you will find the world's gimmick funny or frustrating.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the first half, where navigating large levels filled with poorly placed obstacles leads to frustrating blind leaps and falls. This experience may require multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“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.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of tension and urgency, as players must skillfully navigate challenging obstacles to progress. This creates a heightened emotional experience, blending frustration with exhilaration as they strive to overcome each hurdle.
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's charming levels and the abundance of secrets and optional challenges, which enhance its replayability and provide opportunities for bragging rights.
“The levels are charming, and there are plenty of secrets and optional challenges that enhance replay value and provide opportunities for bragging rights.”
“The game offers a delightful variety of levels filled with secrets and optional challenges, making it perfect for those who enjoy replaying for the sake of achievement.”
“With its charming levels and numerous hidden challenges, the game encourages replayability and gives players a chance to showcase their accomplishments.”
“The game has charming levels and plenty of secrets and optional challenges, but it lacks significant replay value.”
“While the levels are charming and there are some secrets, the overall replayability feels limited.”
“The occasional bragging rights from completing optional challenges don't make up for the lack of substantial replay value.”
