Warlock Bentspine: Toilet Edition
- October 28, 2020
- Lazrool
Get on SteamIt's a bleak sunny day in Stinker City and Warlock Bentspine and his corrupt mayor friend Burger Jeff are plotting new schemes to raise taxes on the paupers. Their diabolical scheming is soon interrupted however when a bomb goes off in a local news station. Looks like Crime Gang is at it once
PC
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- Surprisingly fun with charming 8-bit graphics and good music, reminiscent of classic Mega Man games.
- Offers a solid platforming experience with upgrades that enhance gameplay and variety in enemies.
- Completely free, showcasing the developer's dedication to the gaming community.
- The first level is significantly harder than the rest, which can be frustrating for players.
- Despite being polished, the game feels lackluster and doesn't fully realize its potential.
- Control customization issues can hinder gameplay, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features charming 8-bit graphics that evoke nostalgia while delivering a high-quality visual experience. Players appreciate the handcrafted aesthetic, which enhances the overall enjoyment and immersion, making it feel comparable to titles from AAA studios. The retro pixel art style is both a deliberate choice and a successful homage to classic platformers.
“Surprisingly fun little Mega Man clone with good music and charming 8-bit graphics.”
“The speedy platforming and movement, the depth of the combat, the beautiful handcrafted graphics; everything about this game screams quality, and I wouldn't be surprised to see something this great come from a AAA studio.”
“Graphics make me forget I'm playing a game.”
“They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“The graphics make me forget I'm playing a game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being enjoyable and fitting well with the charming 8-bit graphics, contributing to an overall fun experience. However, some users noted that while the sprites are charming, their color choices could be improved.
“Surprisingly fun little Mega Man clone with good music and charming 8-bit graphics.”
“The music is good, and the sprites are charming.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic Mega Man titles and features intentionally retro visuals akin to Space Funeral, suggesting a deliberate choice to evoke a nostalgic aesthetic. However, many players feel that the gameplay mechanics are outdated and lack innovation, making it feel obsolete in the modern gaming landscape.
“Gameplay is comparable to old Mega Man games, and visually it reminds me a little of Space Funeral.”
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic platformers.”
“It seems like a huge amount of work went into a game that looks bad (on purpose, presumably, an unusual goal, to fail on purpose), and features old, dead gameplay that became obsolete before 1992 (it's now the year 2021).”
“Gameplay is comparable to old Mega Man games, maybe that platformer based on the Ronnie James Dio song, and visually it reminds me a little of Space Funeral.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is free to play, distinguishing it from many others made with Gamemaker Studio that are often criticized as shovelware or cash grabs.
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
“The in-game purchases are not just cosmetic; they significantly impact gameplay, which feels unfair to those who don't want to spend extra.”
