Unstoppable Hamster
- January 24, 2018
- Verterial Flur
Get on SteamIn "Unstoppable Hamster," players navigate an obstacle-filled course as a hamster in a ball, using physics-based mechanics to gain speed and perform tricks. With a variety of levels and challenges, the game offers a fun and addictive experience. The goal is to achieve the highest score possible while avoiding obstacles and mastering the physics of the hamster ball.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable for players.
- The storyline is described as deep and immersive, with well-developed characters and themes.
- Many players find the game to be a fun and entertaining experience, often comparing it favorably to classic titles.
- The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and depth, and being a cash grab.
- There are reports of review manipulation, with fake positive reviews inflating the game's rating.
- Players have experienced frustrating gameplay issues, such as difficulty in progressing through levels and lack of sound.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for its engaging plot and character development, featuring a lovable main character on a quest to find acorns while encountering multi-dimensional villains that evoke sympathy. Players appreciate the diverse settings, including a farm, field, volcano, and jungle, contributing to an overall immersive experience that rivals classic titles.
“It had story, amazing game design, and immaculate villains to try to stop our lovable main character (the hamster). At times, I found myself on the brink of sympathizing with our multi-dimensional antagonists, Vulture and Cacti.”
“Might be single-handedly the greatest game I have ever laid my eyes on, an instant classic up there with the likes of Pong and Tetris, with a story that beats such games as Half-Life 2 and Uncharted 4.”
“Throughout the story, Poggy goes through a giant farm, a field, a volcano, and a jungle.”
“Might be single-handedly the greatest game I have ever laid my eyes on, an instant classic up there with the likes of Pong and Tetris with a story that beats such games as Half-Life 2 and Uncharted 4.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized as a cash grab, with the developer using a basic platformer template and asset-flipped sprites to quickly release a low-effort product on Steam. This approach is further underscored by the game's inclusion in cheap indie bundles and the presence of fake reviews, indicating a pattern of exploiting the platform for profit rather than delivering quality content.
“The developer, indielip, took the basic platformer template from Construct 2, slapped a couple of asset-flipped sprites on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
“To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its exquisite mechanics and engaging challenges, complemented by impressive graphics and a rich storyline. Players find it to be an immersive experience that offers endless fun and depth, making it a standout title on Steam.
“Exquisite gameplay, in-depth lore, endless fun, with an intro that is more challenging than anything else.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with one user calling it the best they've experienced on Steam, highlighting their impressive quality alongside great gameplay and a compelling storyline.
“Honestly, the best game I have ever played on Steam. Insane graphics, great gameplay, and an overall great storyline. I rate it 7/7 and would recommend getting this game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a humorous premise centered around a quirky character, either a hamster or a dog, with a penchant for apples, delivering a blend of funny moments and hardcore platforming challenges.
“A hilarious and sometimes hardcore platformer featuring a hamster (or is it a dog?) with a love for apples!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, blending absurdity with clever puns that keep you laughing.”
“I couldn't stop chuckling at the quirky characters and their ridiculous antics throughout the game.”
