UnderParty

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UnderParty is an action-packed platformer game featuring six unique stages with various motion events and boss patterns. With a combo system for intense battles, players must navigate through enemy strongholds and strategize to reach the end in approximately 2 hours. The game offers 25 achievements for additional challenges.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features smooth controls and a satisfying combo system, making combat enjoyable.
The art style is appealing, with well-drawn characters and environments that enhance the overall experience.
Despite its short length, the game offers a challenging experience that rewards skill and learning enemy patterns.

The game suffers from janky mechanics and unpolished gameplay, leading to frustrating moments during combat.
The difficulty can feel unfair at times, with enemies dealing excessive damage and knockback that disrupts gameplay.
The story is minimal and lacks depth, with a linear progression that may leave players wanting more narrative content.

story
31 mentions
13 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and largely non-existent, lacking dialogue and depth, with a straightforward narrative that can be completed in under two hours. While some players appreciate the environmental storytelling and the social commentary on serious themes, many criticize the lack of lore and character development. The main focus shifts to gameplay mechanics and additional modes after completing the brief story mode, which some find enjoyable despite its simplicity.
- “With a lovely anime art style and some of the best combat I've seen in an anime sidescroller, the use of environmental storytelling is phenomenal, on par with games like Dark Souls. The seamless way the game starts as survival horror and slowly ascends into character action cements how underappreciated the story is, making it some of the peak content released in the gaming industry.”
- “I find the story in the game to be a brilliant social commentary on human trafficking and the normalization of violence against women, as seen where many of the antagonists inhabit social areas such as a hospital or subway, which connect to horrific test chambers, symbolizing how seamlessly the criminal underworld can blend into our day-to-day lives.”
- “I really like how it conveys the story through visuals without using even a single sentence of dialogue. I love these kinds of storytelling, so I wish there was more of it.”
- “The story is almost non-existent; there is no dialogue, no introduction, nothing, but it's pretty straightforward and unambiguous, so you don't feel like you are missing something like in many other games today.”
- “The story is also very lackluster and offers no type of lore on any of the enemies you'll be facing.”
- “The story is basically non-existent; see the trailer and you already know the whole story.”
gameplay
20 mentions
15 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players noting a lack of polish and jankiness that can lead to frustrating experiences, while others appreciate the responsive controls and engaging mechanics. Many find the gameplay enjoyable, particularly in the context of its artistic style and unique challenges, though it can feel overly simplistic at times. Overall, the game offers a blend of fun and thought-provoking elements, despite its inconsistencies.
- “On to the gameplay, this is a platformer, the controls are responsive enough.”
- “+ decent amount of abilities to spice up gameplay.”
- “With that out of the way, under party is a very fun side-scrolling beat 'em up with surprisingly deep mechanics.”
- “It also lacks polish in the gameplay.”
- “Sometimes the controls mess up, leaving you turning without holding any of the buttons. There isn't really much gameplay, and most of the game just feels like you can beat it by holding down one button.”
- “Decent gameplay, but very janky and unpolished.”
graphics
15 mentions
33 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique art styles, such as pixel art and anime aesthetics, while others criticize certain design choices and proportions. Many players appreciate the visual storytelling and character designs, noting that the artwork enhances the overall experience, despite some limitations in animation quality. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a significant draw, contributing to its appeal alongside gameplay.
- “Gameplay was pretty fun, but the main appeal to me was the game's artwork/art style.”
- “With a lovely anime art style and some of the best combat I've seen in an anime sidescroller, the use of environmental storytelling is phenomenal, on par with games like Dark Souls.”
- “The characters are cute, the courtyard is pretty, and the collectible graphics look well-done.”
- “The art style is crap, and the music is passable at best.”
- “I'm not too keen on the wild proportions often shown in this art style.”
- “The artwork in Underparty is pretty serviceable, sometimes good, and occasionally quite excellent.”
music
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it passable or lacking entirely, while others appreciate its atmospheric contribution to the overall experience. While a few users note that the soundtrack is decent and enhances immersion, many feel it does not stand out or is not memorable. Overall, the soundscape is described as mostly fine but not exceptional.
- “A very challenging platformer with great art and decent soundtrack.”
- “Personally, what I liked the most about the game was the atmosphere; you can see and hear an environment that can give you chills. It really immersed me in the situation, at times it surprises you and keeps you tense. The music helps a lot with that; it does its job.”
- “Because unlike the others which are largely ambient, this one is old-timey music complete with record artifact noises!”
- “The art style is crap, and the music is passable at best.”
- “This game really doesn't have any music worth speaking of.”
- “Other than the music, the game's soundscape is mostly fine; it's nothing great.”
grinding
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed perspective on grinding; while some players find the game encourages excessive grinding with minimal rewards for leveling up, others appreciate that it avoids a grind-heavy experience. Overall, the game's difficulty and length contribute to a grindy feel for some, while others enjoy a more balanced approach.
- “The game isn't grindy, which is a positive aspect.”
- “I appreciate that the grinding feels rewarding and not tedious.”
- “The balance of grinding in this game makes it enjoyable rather than a chore.”
- “The game encourages grinding, but leveling up doesn't seem to make much of a difference.”
- “It's hard, grindy, and takes a long time to complete.”
character development
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted through appealing and enjoyable character designs, particularly the cute aesthetic of the main character. While the designs are generally well-received, some users express a preference for more balanced proportions, indicating that while the art style is charming, it may not fully stand out.
- “I quite like most of the character designs - especially the small-and-cute look for the main character; I'm not too keen on the wild proportions often shown in this art style.”
- “And the girls' character design is really lovely and enjoyable to watch.”
- “The character design isn't entirely standout but is generally pretty cute.”
- “I quite like most of the character designs - especially the small-and-cute look for the main character, but I'm not too keen on the wild proportions often shown in this art style.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and chilling environments, enhanced by effective sound design and music that heightens tension and surprise. However, some players feel that a greater focus on brutal death animations and cutscenes could have further enriched the overall atmosphere.
- “Personally, what I liked the most about the game was the atmosphere. You can see and hear an environment that can give you chills; it really immersed me in the situation. At times, it surprises you and keeps you tense. The music helps a lot with that; it does its job.”
- “Had the game focused more on brutal death animations and cutscenes, I think the atmosphere created would be a lot more appealing due to how the environments throughout the game are presented.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the exaggerated reactions of the player character to attacks, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the balance between seriousness and absurdity, as the character's over-the-top responses create amusing moments.
- “I love how the player character reacts to attacks; the exaggerated pushback is hilariously over the top at times.”
- “The humor in the dialogue is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining.”
- “The quirky animations and silly sound effects add a delightful layer of humor that keeps me laughing throughout the game.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
While players report experiencing several game glitches that caused freezes and lock-ups, the overall addictive nature of the game keeps them engaged despite these stability issues.
- “There were several game glitches that froze or locked up the game while I was playing, which made the experience frustrating.”
- “The game is strangely addicting, but the frequent crashes and instability made it hard to enjoy fully.”
- “I found myself dying over a thousand times, but the constant freezing and locking up of the game really detracted from the overall experience.”