The Youthdrainers
- September 18, 2016
- Ben Aprigliano
Get on Steam"The Youthdrainers" is a 2D side-scrolling game where pregnant women must escape a facility filled with deceit and experimentation. In a living room setting, evil humanoids in yellow robes monitor the women, seeking their babies. As a mother, your mission is to heed the warning of the previous occupant and find a way to save your baby's soul by taking your own life. Explore, discover clues, and avoid detection in this atmospheric horror adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has an interesting and unique premise that evokes a lo-fi horror vibe reminiscent of the VHS era.
- Some players appreciate the top-notch boob physics, finding it a humorous aspect of the game.
- The game has potential, and some believe it could be improved with further development.
- The game is unfinished, with critical bugs and only a few minutes of gameplay, making it feel like a waste of money.
- Gameplay mechanics are poorly designed, with unintuitive controls and frustrating quick-time events that detract from the experience.
- The art style and character design are widely criticized for being unappealing and poorly executed, leading to a lack of immersion.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of coherence and enjoyment, with many users noting it feels unpolished and stale. The inclusion of a frustrating quick-time mechanic detracts from the experience, leading to a consensus that the game is not worth the time or money. While some elements, like the spooky atmosphere, received minor praise, they were not enough to redeem the overall gameplay experience.
“But the dev apparently thought this would be much too easy on us all, and therefore added a randomly-appearing quick-time mechanic which requires you to pounce on the space bar quicker than a cheetah pouncing on its prey.”
“The video looked interesting, the gameplay didn't seem original but at least looked fun -- for $1.79 at 40% off, it was an easy decision.”
“Ten out of ten for originality and a shameless lack of political correctness, minus nine for an almost total absence of enjoyable gameplay...and I'll be generous, and award another point back for the fact of it being genuinely spooky when the lights go out and the little people come for you.”
“The gameplay makes no sense.”
“Do not buy: it only has 3 minutes of gameplay!”
“The gameplay is very stale.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their unappealing art style, with some users expressing strong dissatisfaction and suggesting that the visuals detract significantly from the overall experience. Despite some appealing promotional artwork, the in-game graphics have been described as subpar and disappointing.
“The artwork in this game is stunning and truly enhances the overall experience.”
“The graphics are vibrant and bring the game world to life in a way that is captivating.”
“The visual design is impressive, making every scene a pleasure to explore.”
“I couldn't stand to look at her for even a second due to how unappealing the art style is.”
“That would have been better than this, but if it had this artwork I wouldn't have played it for long.”
“Look, Ben Aprigliano (he's actually in the credits), I see that you graduated from the prestigious Graphic Lyceum Utrecht in the Netherlands, but you seriously must have been super hard up for a job when you decided to put your name to this steaming pile of garbage.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game's depiction of chaotic crowd scenes, highlighting the comedic elements that arise from the overcrowded situations.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
“I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny situations.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is spot on and adds so much to the experience.”
