Unearthing Colossal

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Unearthing Colossal is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Power Up to Maximum and was released on October 21, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Take on the role of an epic titan of death named Reaper. Your nemesis the Bringer of Life has broken from tradition - the cycles of life - and created a sentient race known as the Humans. Now it's up to you as Reaper to complete the cleansing cycles of life and death.

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Single-Player

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and interesting concept, allowing players to explore and figure out their objectives.
Visually, the game has a nice gloomy pixel art style and great atmospheric sounds and music.
The gameplay encourages exploration and discovery, providing a refreshing experience as a giant destroyer.

Controls are frustrating and poorly designed, making movement and combat difficult to manage.
The game is riddled with bugs, including freezing, lagging, and missing textures, which detracts from the overall experience.
There is a lack of clear instructions or guidance, leaving players confused about gameplay mechanics and objectives.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
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The game's graphics are praised for their unique and appealing gloomy pixel art style, which effectively creates a captivating atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the well-designed environments and the overall artistic concept, highlighting the blend of visual elements that enhance the gaming experience.
- “Visually, the game has a nice gloomy pixel art style with some good-looking environments.”
- “Good atmosphere and nice pixel graphics.”
- “The art style is actually really nice, blending elements of ragdoll-based games and sidescrolling puzzle games.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is described as interesting and set in a mysterious environment that encourages exploration and player agency. However, the controls and overall mechanics are considered disappointing, making it more suitable for those seeking a unique experience rather than polished gameplay.
- “The gameplay is interesting, featuring a very mysterious setting, and it's sort of up to you to explore and figure out what to do.”
- “The controls and gameplay itself are a bit of a letdown, so I'd only suggest this to those looking for a new experience.”
- “When I got to the mechanics, I was most surprised.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of atmospheric sounds and music, which contribute to a mysterious vibe. Additionally, the pixel graphics enhance the overall ambiance, creating an enjoyable and immersive experience for players.
- “Great use of atmospheric sounds and music.”
- “Overall, I must say I did enjoy the atmosphere and mysterious vibe this game presents.”
- “Good atmosphere and nice pixel graphics.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, freezing, lagging, and missing textures that detract from the overall experience. Many players have experienced issues with controls and weapon mechanics, leading to frustrating gameplay moments. Despite its promising visuals and storyline, these stability problems significantly hinder its potential.
- “I see this game has quite a low rating and that saddens me because this game has huge potential. It looks amazing and the storyline is solid, but bugs and errors are everywhere you go. The game freezes, lags, and completely stops working. Some textures go missing and the screen goes black. It sucks to see such huge potential being wasted.”
- “Bad controls, pretty buggy, and weapons often ended up behind me, ensuring my death.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is noted as solid and intriguing, particularly for its unique perspective of playing as a giant destroyer of humanity rather than a traditional savior. However, the overall experience is marred by numerous technical issues that detract from the potential of the narrative.
- “After looking more into it, the story also seemed interesting... playing as a giant destroyer of the human race and not the savior felt refreshing.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its effective use of atmospheric sounds, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Reviewers consistently highlight how the soundtrack complements the gameplay, contributing to the game's mood and setting.
- “Great use of atmospheric sounds and music.”