Varial

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Varial is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by To Go Box Games and was released on April 21, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Varial is a single player skateboarding-action game where you play as the titular character fighting a giant robot called the "Y.2.K.A.I.J.U.". The game takes place in a Y2K apocalypse, where all the technology has revolted against humanity and wiped out most of the population.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a stylish art style and fun visuals that create an engaging atmosphere.
It is completely free to play, demonstrating the developers' confidence in their work without any hidden costs.
The soundtrack includes several indie bands that fit well with the game's vibe, adding to the overall experience.

The gameplay feels unfinished and janky, with many players experiencing significant bugs and glitches that hinder playability.
The controls and mechanics are poorly designed, lacking the depth and responsiveness found in classic skateboarding games like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.
Despite its potential, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few players engaging with it on Steam.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics of the game are described as passable with a stylish art style that is visually appealing, but marred by numerous glitches and poor animations. While some players appreciate the fun visuals, they feel that the overall execution falls short, particularly in relation to the gameplay experience. Overall, the game struggles to balance its artistic elements with the need for polished gameplay.
- “The art style is awesome.”
- “First thing I want to point out is I like the art style of the game; the style is visually fun while going around and skating and shooting toasters in the face with my gun, saw blade, and spray can.”
- “It's a very stylish game with some cool visuals and animations.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “There are so many graphical glitches, the animations are terrible, and the entire point of the game (being skateboarding) is executed poorly, with a system that feels almost nonexistent.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game features a well-curated soundtrack of indie bands that enhances the overall experience, adding a soulful touch. However, some users have reported issues with adjusting the music volume settings, which default back to the original level despite attempts to save changes. Overall, the sound effects are impactful, contributing positively to the game's charming UI.
- “The UI is very charming, the sound effects feel impactful, and the soundtrack includes several indie bands that really give the feeling that a lot of soul was put into the game.”
- “Rode, listened to the music; it's an interesting time-killer.”
- “For example, I increase the volume of the music setting, then press the save button, but nothing changes and the setting defaults back to the original volume.”
- “The soundtrack of indie bands fits really well with the game.”
- “The UI is very charming, the sound effects feel impactful, but the soundtrack includes several indie bands that really give the feeling that a lot of soul was put into the game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story features a peculiar plot, but it primarily serves as a backdrop for the main focus: performing skateboard tricks.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to add any depth to the overall narrative.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay has been criticized for feeling unfinished and janky, failing to meet the expectations set by its stylish visuals and animations. Despite the game's appealing aesthetics, many players find the gameplay disappointing and not worth their time.
- “I really wanted to like this game, but the gameplay is very disappointing.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the grinding mechanics, noting that the rails lack momentum and feel more like static rollercoaster tracks, making it difficult to jump on and off them effectively.
- “Grinding rails have no momentum; they're just rollercoaster tracks, and jumping on and off multiple ones is nearly impossible.”
- “The grinding mechanics feel tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find the grinding system frustrating, as it often feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the gameplay.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized due to numerous graphical glitches, poor animations, and significant issues with the skateboarding mechanics. Users report that exiting and re-entering the game leads to UI malfunctions, rendering the game unplayable. Overall, the stability is considered severely lacking.
- “There are so many graphical glitches, the animations are poor, and the entire point of the game (being skateboarding) is executed poorly, making the system feel almost nonexistent.”
- “Clicking out of the game and then returning causes glitches in the UI buttons, preventing me from continuing to play.”