Washed Up!
- October 16, 2018
- Old Doorways
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Get on itch.io Store"Washed Up!" is an action-packed puzzler that challenges you to arrange pentomino blocks on two sides of the screen simultaneously. Keep your beaches clean in Classic, Time Attack, or Free Play modes, and take risks to earn big points with the rewarding square-building mechanic. With power-ups, storm rush mode, and online leaderboards, this game offers endless replayability. Use keyboard, gamepad, or mouse to play.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming beach aesthetic and relaxing soundtrack, creating a pleasant atmosphere for players.
- It offers a unique twist on the block-fitting puzzle genre, incorporating elements like pollution management and strategic block placement.
- The interactive tutorials and multiple game modes cater to both casual and competitive players, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game can become frustratingly messy as leftover blocks create barriers, making it difficult to place new blocks effectively.
- Some players find the block rotation mechanics finicky, leading to unpredictable movements when trying to fit pieces into tight spaces.
- The wave motion that brings in new blocks can be unclear, potentially causing confusion about when blocks are available to move.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their clean and visually pleasing quality, complementing the beach aesthetic and enhancing the overall relaxing experience with a fitting soundtrack.
“I love the beach aesthetic!”
“The graphics are clean and pleasing to look at.”
“The game has nice sounds, a relaxing soundtrack, and decent graphics.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is praised for its relaxing soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the enjoyable gameplay. Users appreciate the soothing tunes that contribute to the game's fun and detailed atmosphere.
“The game has nice sounds, a relaxing soundtrack, and decent graphics.”
“I enjoy the soundtrack.”
“Really fun Tetris block style game with lots of little bits of detail that make it a pleasure to play and fun, soothing music.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its polished mechanics and satisfying challenge, reminiscent of classic games like Tetris. Players appreciate the simplicity of the rules combined with increasing complexity, highlighting the impressive execution by a small development team.
“The concept is great, and it is mechanically sound.”
“I love it! It reminds me exactly of the first time I played Tetris, providing the same satisfaction with very few rules that work well. The gameplay is both satisfying and challenging.”
“The game mechanics are really the highlight here; it feels very polished and smooth, building in complexity as you progress. It's very impressive for a game studio of just two people!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's atmosphere, noting that it is pleasant and enhances the overall experience, with tutorials effectively aiding in understanding the game mechanics.
“The tutorials really help in understanding the game, and the overall atmosphere is really nice.”
“The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive.”
“The sound design and visuals create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
