Yashik

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Yashik is a single player action game. It was developed by KGourmet and was released on December 4, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

You play for an unusual character. You must pass challenging puzzles. How to? By creating your own platforms! Some platforms are bouncy, some can move. But you only get a few. Use them wisely, player.

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Single-Player

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29%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique platform creation mechanic that adds a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
There are 35 levels that progressively increase in difficulty, providing a decent challenge for players.
The game can be completed quickly, making it accessible for those looking for a short gaming experience.

The controls are awkward and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The hitboxes for obstacles are poorly designed, causing unfair deaths and hindering progress.
Players can advance to the next level without completing the current one, undermining the challenge and satisfaction of level completion.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and poorly executed, with many users noting the use of retro pixel art that feels obsolete. Additionally, the lack of customization options and persistent bugs detract from the overall visual experience, leading to a perception of low quality.
- “The game is so buggy that it has trouble taking Steam screenshots to begin with, and the graphics and music are just pathetic.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, with a lack of polish in the control scheme that detracts from the overall experience. Many players feel that the handling and responsiveness are subpar, indicating insufficient testing and refinement by the developer.
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress, likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “I found the story to be non-existent.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting basic functionalities like taking screenshots, alongside complaints about poor graphics and music quality.
- “The game is so buggy that it has trouble taking Steam screenshots to begin with.”
- “The graphics and music are just pathetic.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized as being subpar, with some users describing it as "pathetic" and not meeting expectations.
- “The game is so buggy that it has trouble taking Steam screenshots to begin with, and the graphics and music are just pathetic.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the game's hitbox mechanics, particularly regarding spikes that lead to frequent, seemingly unfair deaths, which detracts from the overall emotional experience.