Unstoppable Hamster

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Unstoppable Hamster is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Verterial Flur and was released on January 24, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "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.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

Unstoppable Hamster offers exhilarating gameplay with non-stop action across its twelve levels, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
Many players found the game to be life-changing, bringing joy and a sense of purpose, with some even describing it as the best use of their money.
The game is praised for its simplicity and accessibility, making it a fun option for casual play and speedrunning.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and depth, with many reviewers calling it a cash grab.
Numerous bugs and poor design choices, such as unresponsive controls and game-breaking glitches, significantly detract from the overall experience.
Many players reported that the game is unplayable due to technical issues, including a lack of sound and frustrating gameplay mechanics.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story follows a lovable hamster named Poggy on a quest to find his acorns, navigating through diverse environments like farms, volcanoes, and jungles. Players appreciate the multi-dimensional villains, which add depth to the narrative, and many consider the story to be exceptional, comparing it favorably to renowned titles like Half-Life 2 and Uncharted 4. Overall, the engaging plot and character dynamics contribute significantly to the game's acclaim.
- “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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Unstoppable Hamster" is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, stunning graphics, and immersive storyline, making it a standout experience for players. However, some users noted a lack of sound and content in certain aspects, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite this, the game is recommended for its fun and challenging elements.
- “The gameplay and joy that Unstoppable Hamster offers has changed my life for the better.”
- “Honestly, the best game I have ever played on Steam. Insane graphics, great gameplay, and an overall fantastic storyline. I rate it 7/7 and would recommend getting this game from a hobo on the street.”
- “Exquisite gameplay, in-depth lore, endless fun, with an intro that is more challenging than anything else.”
- “No sound, no gameplay, no nothing.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized as a cash grab, with users pointing out that it is an asset flip using a basic platformer template. The game was quickly bundled into cheap indie game collections and is associated with fake reviews, further emphasizing its exploitative approach to monetization.
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 funny, sometimes hardcore platformer about a hamster (or dog?) who loves apples!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever puns and hilarious character interactions.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the quirky dialogue and absurd situations the characters find themselves in.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised, with one user calling it the best they've experienced on Steam, highlighting the impressive visuals as a key component of the overall gameplay and storyline.
- “Honestly, the best game I have ever played on Steam! Insane graphics, great gameplay, and an overall fantastic storyline. I rate it 7/7 and would recommend getting this game from a hobo on the street.”