The Way of Cinnamon

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The Way of Cinnamon is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Purple Giraffe Games and was released on July 15, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Join Cinnamon on this 3D platforming adventure, and rescue his captive Red Panda family from the evil Wu-Long and his band of Snow Leopards! Create your own platforms and attack enemies using an innovative shield-throwing mechanic, and collect items across multiple unique environments!

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game offers a charming and engaging experience, especially if players approach it with an open mind.
Despite its flaws, the gameplay is fun and easy to learn, making it suitable for casual play and speedrunning.
As a free title, it provides a decent distraction for a short period, with some creative level design.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with hit detection and performance.
Graphics and animations are low quality, which detracts from the overall visual appeal and immersion.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and boring, with a lack of polish that makes it feel unfinished.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by janky controls and numerous bugs, which can detract from the experience, yet it still offers a unique and enjoyable platforming experience. While the mechanics are flawed and can lead to awkward moments, they do not significantly hinder gameplay, making it accessible for players who are tolerant of imperfections. Overall, the game is easy to learn and complete, appealing primarily to fans of third-person platformers who can overlook its technical shortcomings.
- “The core gameplay rests in the platforming and use of a shield called 'dun' that acts as both a weapon and platform.”
- “Gameplay is a bit unique and is very easy to play and complete but also comes with a plethora of buggy and glitchy mechanics that, although awkward, don't break the game in any significant way.”
- “It has easy to learn platforming and fighting mechanics.”
- “Very buggy gameplay; you can break the game by pausing for too long.”
- “There's no doubt that there are janky controls and buggy mechanics, but the overall gameplay is there and does offer a bit of fun.”
- “The only things that cripple it are the wonky platform and combat mechanics, which unfortunately are the most heavily focused aspects of the game, so that doesn't help its case.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the unique polygonal art style, they also note that it lacks refinement and can hinder visual appeal. Overall, the game's graphics are seen as a significant drawback, especially in a medium where visuals play a crucial role.
- “Kind of unique adopting the polygonal art style that some games use, which makes the game somewhat nice but also presents some caveats that become a detriment to its visual appeal.”
- “The low poly art style is fine, but take a look at Clive 'n' Wrench for comparison: 2014 artwork [url=https://bit.ly/35a42wx] vs 2020 artwork [url=https://bit.ly/2kv1nux].”
- “And some of the worst janky gameplay and graphics I've seen in hours.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as breaking the game by pausing too long. Despite these janky mechanics, players still find the overall experience enjoyable and manageable, as the core gameplay remains intact.
- “Very buggy gameplay; you can break the game by pausing for too long.”
- “There's no doubt that there are janky controls and buggy mechanics, but the overall gameplay is there and does offer a bit of fun.”
- “Gameplay is a bit unique and is very easy to play and complete, but also comes with a plethora of buggy and glitchy mechanics that, although awkward, don't break the game in any significant way.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its suitability to the game's environment and theme. However, some users feel that the focus on music may have come at the expense of sound effects, and there are suggestions for further improvement. The trailer music has also garnered specific praise for its quality.
- “I honestly have mixed feelings here because on one hand, I like the music; it's nice and suits the environment and theme of the game very well.”
- “The trailer music on Steam is amazing!”
- “It's almost as if they spent more time focusing on the music and less time on sound effects.”
- “Next on the list to improve is music.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a classic rescue mission where a cute red panda embarks on a quest to save his sister from an evil snow leopard. While the plot is considered basic and somewhat clichéd, it effectively promotes native Chinese animals and delivers an entertaining experience.
- “A cute red panda on a mission to save his sister from an evil snow leopard?”
- “It's a plot cliché, it's a promotion of native Chinese animals, it's madness that works.”
- “The plot is basic.”
- “It's a plot cliché; it's a promotion of native Chinese animals, and it's madness that works.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted that the game's performance is a significant concern, indicating that optimization issues may affect overall gameplay experience.
- “Another thing I have to mention is the performance.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, which is frustrating.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”