The Ramsey
- April 27, 2023
- ikinagames
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming aesthetic with great art direction and a colorful game world, making it visually appealing.
- It offers smooth and responsive controls, making the platforming experience enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
- The unique mechanics, such as the popcorn gun, add a fresh twist to the gameplay, enhancing both exploration and puzzle-solving elements.
- The exaggerated voice acting and dialogue can be irritating, detracting from the overall experience for some players.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content after completing it.
- Backtracking can be tedious at times, especially when trying to complete quests or explore after defeating the final boss.
- story16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple yet engaging, effectively driving the gameplay forward and setting up for a potential sequel. While the unique storytelling approach and improved narrative quality are praised, some players find the abundance of NPCs with repetitive quests to be a drawback. Overall, the story complements the game's strong art direction and creative level design, despite its brevity.
“The storytelling is done in a pretty unique way, and without giving anything about the game away, surprised me in setting up for a sequel which I am seriously looking forward to once the dev decides it's time to begin work on it.”
“The pixel art is much cleaner and more focused, the music is much more interesting, the player character's abilities and the level and boss designs are super creative, the controls are a lot smoother, and even the story is more engaging.”
“It's just that every NPC has some dumb quest they want you to do and starts talking, and these guys are everywhere.”
“The plot is simple, but has served well to move the game forward.”
“Great art direction, tight controls, and a simple story.”
- music16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with an upbeat soundtrack that complements the colorful visuals and smooth controls. While some players found the music in the initial areas to be unremarkable, many appreciated the overall quality and creativity of the soundtrack, expressing a desire for an external release. Overall, the music enhances the game's engaging design and adds to the enjoyable experience.
“A colorful game world, upbeat soundtrack, and most importantly responsive, smooth controls are all present here.”
“Short but sweet, with competent design choices and a cool soundtrack.”
“Presentation-wise, the pixel art graphics are very well done and the music is great; I would appreciate having the ability to attain this soundtrack in some form or another.”
“Music in the first 3 areas was 'fine' but also didn't do much to draw me in.”
“I'd like a couple additional achievements, one for completing the game in a set time and another for completing the game 100% in a longer set time, on top of an external soundtrack release as one other review suggests.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted by innovative mechanics like the popcorn and cotton guns, which provide a fun and fluid experience while navigating the metroidvania-style environment. Puzzles are intuitive and complement the gun mechanics, making it accessible for newcomers and appealing to speed runners. Overall, the game successfully combines engaging movement and exploration elements.
“The popcorn gun is a brilliantly fresh mechanic for getting around and crazy fun to use.”
“A perfect introduction to a metroidvania style gameplay for new players.”
“The puzzles are intuitive and work well with the gun mechanics, creating fluidity - the game definitely feels set up for speed runners.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming pixel art style, contributing to a cute aesthetic that enhances the overall presentation. Additionally, the accompanying music is noted as a standout feature, with players expressing a desire to access the soundtrack.
“Presentation-wise, the pixel art graphics are very well done and the music is great. I would appreciate it if I had the ability to attain this soundtrack in some form or another.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and inclusive nature, appealing to players of all ages and skill levels, fostering a sense of joy and connection.
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is highlighted by charming and well-animated designs, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, there is no mention of deeper narrative or emotional growth for the characters.
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect manageable due to the appropriately sized maps, which make backtracking less tedious. However, there is a desire for more convenience, such as instant travel to previously visited areas when retrieving items for quests.
