Too Loud

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Chapter 1 of unfinished retro-platformer Too Loud.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features great retro graphics and a charming old-school aesthetic.
The story and atmosphere are intriguing, making it an interesting experience.
It's a free game that offers a challenging platforming experience, which some players find enjoyable.

The gameplay suffers from poor mechanics, including frustrating platforming and enemy movement.
There are issues with pacing in the story, and the game feels unfinished.
Players have reported problems with save data and respawning enemies, which can detract from the experience.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing frustration over poor mechanics and excessive difficulty, while others find it merely average despite the appealing visuals and an interesting plot. Overall, it seems to lack the polish needed to elevate the experience.
- “Gameplay-wise, I wouldn't call it amazing, but it wasn't bad.”
- “The game tries to cover up its poor mechanics with an interesting plot, but the overall difficulty makes it frustrating to play.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their retro aesthetic, reminiscent of Atari 2600 visuals, enhanced by a nostalgic old TV-screen filter and matching sound effects. However, some players express frustration with the gameplay, overshadowing the positive visual experience.
- “Pretty good western-themed platform game, sporting some very nice Atari 2600 retro graphics (along with matching sound effects) and an old TV screen filter.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for its poor pacing and lack of development, overshadowed by frustrating gameplay mechanics. However, some players find the atmosphere and narrative elements intriguing, expressing a desire for deeper exploration of the story.
- “The story and atmosphere are definitely the selling points; it's just a pity we haven't gotten to see more yet.”
- “Avoid this game; it has no sense of pacing in the story, combined with horrendous platforming and enemy movement.”
- “The story and atmosphere are definitely the selling points, but it's just a pity we haven't gotten to see more yet.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Too Loud" is highlighted as a key strength, with users praising its engaging story and immersive environment, though there is a desire for more content to fully experience it.
- “The story and atmosphere are definitely the selling points; it's just a pity we haven't gotten to see more yet.”
- “The story and atmosphere are definitely the selling points, but it's just a pity we haven't gotten to see more yet.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players fully.”
- “Despite some interesting elements, the overall atmosphere fails to engage, leaving a sense of emptiness.”