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The Planet of the Vicious Creatures

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41%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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The Planet of the Vicious Creatures is a single player arcade action adventure game. It was developed by Jorge Giner Cordero and was released on October 5, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An old-school platformer set in outer space.

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67%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
music3 positive mentions
monetization1 negative mentions
  • The game features a genuine retro pixel art style and sound design that strongly evoke classic 1980s platformers, appealing to nostalgia.
  • It offers a hardcore, brutally difficult challenge with 60 levels requiring pixel-perfect timing and precision, suitable for old-school enthusiasts.
  • Practice mode allows players to learn level patterns without losing lives, mitigating frustration and aiding skill development.
  • Controls are often described as floaty and sluggish, and hitboxes can be inconsistent, causing some deaths to feel unfair.
  • The game is limited to a 4:3 aspect ratio with no widescreen support, and lacks any save system, forcing players to restart from the beginning upon quitting.
  • High difficulty combined with limited lives and unforgiving mechanics may lead to frustration, making the game inaccessible to casual or less experienced players.

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple controls and a nostalgic retro style but is often sluggish and frustrating, requiring precise timing and pixel-perfect jumps. While the practice mode helps players improve without penalty, the overall difficulty and lack of fluidity may hinder enjoyment for some.

    • “The practice mode is a very good idea; it really helps players to understand the mechanics of each level and hone their skills without losing lives, and they will lose a lot of them.”
    • “Like the computer games of old, gameplay is divided into screen-based levels, in which you'll need to rely on pixel-perfect jumps, excellent timing, and lots of repetition in order to progress.”
    • “The mechanics at the game core are pretty simple: arrow keys control all the functions you need, namely left, right, jump, and crouch.”
    • “The controls and gameplay are sluggish and annoying.”
    • “Maybe with more tries it would be possible, but what's the point when the gameplay isn't fun?”
    • “Like the computer games of old, gameplay is divided into screen-based levels, requiring pixel-perfect jumps, excellent timing, and lots of repetition to progress.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a nostalgic, retro pixel art style reminiscent of 1980s platformers, which many users find charming and well-executed. This deliberate vintage aesthetic contributes to the game's unique visual and audio presentation, reflecting a clear labor of love despite its outdated feel.

    • “I am leaving a positive recommendation just because of the effort and the really retro graphics and music (it almost looks as if it was actually programmed in the 80s) and you can tell this was a labour of love.. well, affection at the very least.. the whole visual/audio presentation is really nice but the gameplay is a tad problematic.”
    • “Graphics style is very inspired by the platformers of times past; it really looks like something thrown at us right from back in the '80s.”
    • “I really enjoyed the graphics, sprites and music of this game.”
    • “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “The graphics style is very inspired by platformers of times past; it really looks like something thrown at us right from back in the '80s.”
    • “I am leaving a positive recommendation just because of the effort and the really retro graphics and music (it almost looks as if it was actually programmed in the 80s); you can tell this was a labor of love. The whole visual/audio presentation is really nice.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is praised for its retro, 80s-inspired style that perfectly complements the game's vintage graphics and sci-fi atmosphere. It effectively enhances the nostalgic feel and adds an emotional undertone, helping to immerse players in the game’s world.

    • “I am leaving a positive recommendation just because of the effort and the really retro graphics and music (it almost looks as if it was actually programmed in the 80s) and you can tell this was a labour of love. The whole visual/audio presentation is really nice.”
    • “The background music is rather good too and perfectly suited to the game.”
    • “Sound is pretty neat too, with the usual bleeps and blops of days past, and the music really helps us get into the game, inspired by old sci-fi movies and adding an undertone of loneliness underneath it all, not unlike the original Metroid.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is enhanced by well-crafted retro sound effects that complement the game’s mood, creating an immersive experience. Additionally, environmental hazards like toxic air requiring oxygen management add tension and uniqueness to the gameplay atmosphere.

    • “With a range of suitable and well-crafted retro noises that add to the atmosphere very well.”
    • “On the other hand, a toxic atmosphere means that you'll need to catch the oxygen orbs spread through the different levels in order to progress, lest you want to find your demise in a slow, agonizing breathless death (instead of the usual 'killed by a giant mutant grasshopper from hell' one).”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is somewhat outdated, reminiscent of classic platformers but with noticeably poorer performance and less smooth handling.

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's $3 price is seen as laughably low and typical of cash-grab shovelware, often appearing in low-cost indie bundles. Overall, the monetization is viewed as cheaply executed and unremarkable.

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is perceived as unintentional and low-quality, with some users mocking its value by calling it a "comedy price." Overall, it is seen as part of a cash grab rather than genuinely funny content.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, with users experiencing no glitches or crashes to desktop.

    • “It’s extremely stable with no glitches or crashes to desktop.”
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The Planet of the Vicious Creatures is a arcade action adventure game. Common tags for The Planet of the Vicious Creatures include indie.

The Planet of the Vicious Creatures is available on PC and Windows.

The Planet of the Vicious Creatures was released on October 5, 2016.

The Planet of the Vicious Creatures was developed by Jorge Giner Cordero.

The Planet of the Vicious Creatures has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Planet of the Vicious Creatures for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Planet of the Vicious Creatures is a single player game.

Similar games include Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior, Gravity Den, Death Fungeon, Blitz Breaker, Fluffy Creatures VS The World and others.