Yawnoc
- November 13, 2024
- DaFluffyPotato
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Reviews
- The game features a unique concept and beautiful art style, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- Gameplay is challenging and addictive, with a satisfying progression system that keeps players coming back for more.
- The mechanics inspired by Conway's Game of Life add an interesting strategic layer to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game feels unpolished in certain areas, with questionable design decisions and some mechanics that can lead to frustration, such as the timing of upgrades and visual clutter during gameplay.
- There are issues with the HUD design, making it difficult for players to track important information during fast-paced action.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like the chest and upgrade system, can lead to wasted opportunities and a feeling of disappointment when upgrades are situationally useless.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as interesting and unique, featuring challenging mechanics and a visually pleasing aesthetic. However, some players find it unpolished, with questionable design choices and balance issues. Overall, while the shooting and movement are enjoyable, the game may appeal more to genre enthusiasts rather than a broader audience.
“Interesting gameplay, unique from anything I've experienced before, very challenging.”
“Difficulty curve was good so far and there are some interesting weapon mechanics.”
“I am really loving the mechanics, aesthetics, music, and sound effects of this game.”
“I think the game is enjoyable, but it feels unpolished from a gameplay perspective, with questionable design decisions and some slightly unbalanced mechanics.”
“I wish I could give it a medium instead of positive or negative. The shooting is fun and it can feel rewarding, the character design is pretty cute, the moving and shooting around is fun and overall it's visually pleasing despite its mechanical shortcomings, but at the end I wouldn't recommend this to friends unless they are diehard fans of the genre and want to try out something new.”
“Yawnoc is a bullet hell roguelike with waves of mechanical enemies.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style and beautiful aesthetics, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some players note that excessive visual clutter can detract from gameplay, particularly in fast-paced scenarios. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's unique concept and mechanics, making it a must-play for fans of vibrant visuals.
“A nice chill game with a unique concept and beautiful art style!”
“The progression feels satisfying, and the art style is really nice.”
“If you’re into fast-paced chaos and flashy visuals, this game’s a must-play.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as "vibey" and fitting the overall aesthetic, though some players feel it lacks variance. However, the soundtrack is criticized for being inappropriate during boss fights, where the chill music does not match the intensity of the encounters. Overall, the sound effects and music contribute positively to the game's polished experience.
“I really enjoyed my time with it so far, it's really polished, the music is so vibey, and I love being able to buy different weapons. Every time I see a new weapon in the store, I get even more excited to keep playing and to see what kind of playstyle it has.”
“The bullets and abilities have good weight to them and the music fits the vibe of the game so well.”
“The soundtrack is neat, but there isn't much variance, which is okay. However, what is really out of place are the sound effects when you get trapped in that different dimension.”
“I am really loving the mechanics, aesthetics, music, and sound effects of this game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players appreciating the cute character design and enjoyable mechanics, but ultimately feeling that it doesn't offer enough to recommend to others outside of genre enthusiasts.
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's strong gameplay and high replayability, indicating that it offers engaging experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“It has great gameplay and replayability.”
