Vibrant Venture

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"Vibrant Venture" is a single-player 2D adventure platformer game, where you switch between four characters, each with unique abilities, to mix and match for versatile movement. The game features traditional platforming with open-ended controls, allowing for multiple ways to traverse the world. It's created by a small group of friends who enjoy various aspects of game development, coming together to form Semag Games.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 534 reviews

gameplay45 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features amazing art and vibrant graphics that enhance the overall experience.
The platforming mechanics are well-designed, providing a fun and challenging gameplay experience.
The character swapping mechanic adds depth and variety to the gameplay, making it engaging for both casual and skilled players.

The difficulty can be inconsistent, with some levels feeling overly challenging for new players.
The level builder is currently limited, lacking features that could enhance creativity and replayability.
Some mechanics are introduced without adequate explanation, leading to confusion during gameplay.

gameplay
87 mentions
52 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique character-switching mechanic that adds depth and variety to the platforming experience, making it both challenging and engaging. While some players find certain mechanics tedious or poorly explained, many appreciate the fluidity, vibrant graphics, and the balance between difficulty and accessibility. Overall, the game is praised for its innovative mechanics, fun level design, and enjoyable music, appealing to both casual players and speedrunners alike.
- “The gameplay is amazing, the style is great, the characters are perfect!”
- “The unique character-switching mechanic gives the possibility of multiple different attack and movement possibilities.”
- “The gameplay is fast and fluid, the difficulty is challenging, and the pixel art is very appealing.”
- “It's just kinda tedious; sometimes it introduces mechanics without explaining them at all until after you use them (like the rocket platforms). Honestly, the difficulty flips between fun and frustratingly tight platforming, not in a fun way either.”
- “The gameplay itself wasn't interesting; collect diamonds and whatnot. We've grown past that a couple of decades ago.”
- “When you have to combine her and Azure's mechanics together, it makes it frustrating because you need to hold E and Space and then remove your fingers from E and Space and press the left arrow at the same time (it also gives you hand cramps).”
graphics
53 mentions
66 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant, pixelated art style that evokes nostalgia and charm, reminiscent of classic platformers like Super Mario and Sega Genesis titles. Players appreciate the detailed visuals, unique character designs, and well-crafted levels, which contribute to an engaging and aesthetically pleasing experience. Overall, the combination of stunning graphics, lively animations, and a colorful palette enhances the gameplay, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “If you enjoy colorful, vibrant pixel graphics and well-rounded platformer gameplay that isn't ridiculously hard, this is a game for you.”
- “The graphics are detailed and beautiful, the sound design is fitting and generally good to listen to, and each character's design and abilities are well thought out and unique.”
- “The pixel art in this game is amazing and very vibrant and colorful!”
- “Graphics, music, gameplay are all lovable.”
- “The pixel graphics are also just so pleasing to the eyes.”
- “The graphics, world and characters are all charming and make this game feel vibrant!”
music
45 mentions
64 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy, vibrant, and fitting nature that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the outstanding soundtrack, noting its ability to complement the visuals and levels effectively, while some highlight specific tracks as standout favorites. Overall, the music is described as a significant and enjoyable aspect of the game, contributing to its charm and appeal.
- “The music is phenomenal.”
- “Amazing pixel art, outstanding level design, and very catchy music!”
- “The music Christoph makes is always so fun and bouncy and fits very well with every level.”
- “The music is bopping, Violastro's theme is my favorite song in the game.”
- “Please listen to some soundtracks on YouTube if you haven't bought this game.”
- “Decent soundtrack.”
story
38 mentions
29 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging plot and world-building, despite it being in an unfinished state. While some find the narrative to be somewhat lackluster and simple, many enjoy the colorful setting and character dynamics, indicating potential for future development. Overall, the story complements the gameplay, though it may not be the primary focus for all players.
- “And to the developer, if you see this, first off, I love your game, and second off, thanks for even looking at my review. I've loved this game since the days of Roblox and was heartbroken when it was cancelled. I'd love to see where this story goes; even without my suggestions, I wish you all the best in both developing and life.”
- “I love the story so far and all the designs and world-building.”
- “The story is nice; it has great graphics, lighting, and overall everything is great so far!”
- “The things I didn't like was the story.”
- “But I have one issue, the game lacks much story.”
- “Lackluster story (albeit most platformers have lackluster stories).”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some levels are creatively designed and enjoyable, others can feel tedious and frustrating, particularly due to a lack of explanation for certain mechanics. The difficulty fluctuates, leading to moments of both fun and excessive challenge, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “It's just kinda tedious; sometimes it introduces mechanics without explaining them at all until after you use them (like the rocket platforms). Honestly, the difficulty flips between fun and frustratingly tight platforming, not in a fun way either.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Very creative levels, although level 2-2 can get a bit annoying and tedious.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game enjoyable but note that it has some bugs. However, the developer, pattrigue, is proactive in addressing and fixing glitches, resulting in minimal ongoing issues.
- “The Roblox game was very cool and all, but it was very buggy though.”
- “Bug fixes and glitches get resolved rather quickly by the coder, Pattrigue.”
- “It has minimal glitches, and any remaining issues get patched by the coder, Pattrigue.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be highly engaging, with many enjoying the comedic elements of the characters, such as the "funny purple guy" and amusing pets. This humor contributes to an addictive gameplay experience, prompting players to seek out more entertaining titles.
- “I'm addicted to the funny platformer; I want to play more good games that make me laugh.”
- “The funny purple guy really adds to the humor of the game.”
- “The pets in the game also made me laugh :)”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The inclusion of a level editor significantly enhances the game's replayability, allowing players to create and explore new content. Additionally, the challenge of locating hidden coin pieces and artist NPCs in each stage adds further incentive for players to revisit the game.
- “The level editor drastically increases replayability.”
- “Finding the hidden coin pieces and artist NPCs in each stage provides fun replay value as well.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a cheerful and infectious energy, enhanced by engaging animations and decent music, creating an inviting experience for players. Overall, it contributes to a challenging yet enjoyable gameplay environment.
- “All in all, great mechanics, no bugs found so far, nice atmosphere, quite challenging for a novice like myself, and decent music.”
- “Like the animations, it has this cheerful verve that makes it feel like the game itself is so happy for you to be playing it, and that joyous atmosphere is infectious.”
character development
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character designs and movesets for their creativity and potential, highlighting the vast possibilities they offer for engaging gameplay and level creation. Overall, there is excitement for how these elements will evolve in the game's final version.
- “I love the character designs and movesets; they offer tons of open possibilities for this game and its developers to create the craziest levels. I can't wait to see this game when it's in its finished state.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was disappointed by the limited growth options for characters; it feels like they remain static throughout the game.”
- “The choices you make don't seem to impact character development in any meaningful way, leaving the experience feeling flat.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, with some experiencing tears of joy at its beginning and feeling a sense of pride and happiness after closely following its development for years. The heartfelt journey of the development team resonates strongly with fans, enhancing the overall emotional impact of the game.
- “I cried at the start of the game and couldn't stop smiling after following this game's development for almost two years.”
- “As a fan for three years, seeing Patrick, Jur, Christoph, and the rest of the development team go to Steam for the first time is very heartwarming.”