Yet Another World

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Yet Another World is a single player platformer game. It was developed by EnergyMilk and was released on February 9, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Yet Another World - funny hardcore platformer in minimal style and relaxing ambient music.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features tight controls that enhance the platforming experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Super Meat Boy.
It offers a large number of levels, providing ample content and challenge for players who enjoy collectathon gameplay.
The graphics are colorful and pleasing, complemented by a relaxing soundtrack that adds to the overall atmosphere.

The level design can be tedious, with unfair traps and a lack of mid-way save points leading to frustrating gameplay.
The game suffers from technical limitations, such as locked resolution and simplistic graphics that detract from the overall experience.
The story is shallow and lacks depth, making it less engaging for players looking for a narrative-driven experience.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as a relaxing and exotic soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, providing a soothing backdrop even amidst humorous sound effects like farts. While some players find it reminiscent of hold music, it effectively serves as a calming stimulant that complements the gameplay experience without being overwhelming. Overall, the ambient music contributes positively to the game's colorful graphics and minimalistic style.
- “Yet another world - funny hardcore platformer in minimal style and relaxing ambient music.”
- “Music is light and doesn't overburden the experience.”
- “Granted there is a single soundtrack which is relaxing, but soon this begins to play out like a soundtrack you get exposed to when you phone up a customer complaint line and get placed on hold.”
- “It comes with slow exotic background music, which is 'enhanced' by farts whenever you press the jump key...but this does surprisingly not alter the reassuring effect of the music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is simplistic and lacks depth, revolving around a farmer's quest to retrieve his stolen cows from an alien being. While some players appreciate the straightforward narrative typical of platformers, others criticize it for being vague and lacking immersion. Overall, the story serves as a basic backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Some alien being has stolen your cows while you were sleeping, and you are on a mission to get them back at all costs.”
- “In yet another world, you take on the role of an unnamed farmer on his quest to rescue his stolen cows!”
- “The game was developed by a single Russian developer, and the story is something that could have been drummed up in a kindergarten.”
- “However, it suffers from overly responsive controls, a few glitches, and a shallow story.”
- “The story doesn't make a whole lot of sense if you are looking for some immersive, story-rich experience.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as simplistic and reminiscent of low-effort flash or mobile games, lacking the quality expected from a PC title. However, others appreciate the colorful and clean art style, finding it visually pleasing and well-suited to the game's relaxing atmosphere. Overall, while the graphics may not appeal to all gamers, they do offer a charming aesthetic for those who enjoy simple visuals.
- “Graphics are pleasant as the ambient music and sound effects.”
- “The graphics are colorful and pleasing to the eye; nice and simple.”
- “I really like the graphic style, and the mood and setting.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- “The art style, which is basically just squares placed at different angles, clouds, trees, etc., shows that everything in this world has a basic outline/concept to it.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is structured around level-based progression, allowing players to take breaks after completing each level, which enhances the experience. Players collect rings to advance, with around 15 hours of content available, though some minor glitches may require restarts without significantly impacting overall gameplay. The mechanics require self-discovery, and while the controls are responsive, some may find them overly sensitive.
- “Making a game with hectic gameplay be level-based was a good decision, as finishing a level provides a good and regular opportunity to relax and take a break.”
- “The glitches are fairly cosmetic and have no real effect on gameplay, aside from the missing or unobtainable rings prompting a restart.”
- “There is no handholding in this game, and you must figure out many of the game's mechanics by yourself.”
- “Gameplay revolves around collecting a certain amount of rings that are scattered throughout the level to advance to the next.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mix of childish elements, primarily relying on fart jokes that some players find unamusing, alongside more clever and surprising details that contribute to its charm. While it features a blend of styles reminiscent of games like Fez and Super Meat Boy, the comedic aspects may not resonate with everyone, leading to a varied reception. Overall, the humor is a mix of lighthearted and quirky, appealing to those who enjoy a more whimsical approach.
- “Yet another world - funny hardcore platformer in minimal style and relaxing ambient music.”
- “It's a solid, well-balanced adventure through the unique world full of funny and sometimes surprising details.”
- “So, as a result, we have a mix of Fez and Super Meat Boy with plenty of unique features and different sorts of funny stuff.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a relaxing yet engaging ambiance, reminiscent of "Fez," with its ambient music and soft color palette. Reviewers appreciate the extensive variety of levels that contribute to a captivating experience, solidifying its status as a top platformer of the year.
- “The atmosphere reminded me of Fez, thanks to the ambient music and soft color palette.”
- “A huge amount of levels, with a relaxing yet tense atmosphere - that's why Yet Another World is the best platformer of the year.”
- “The atmosphere, though, reminded me of Fez thanks to the ambient music and soft palette.”
- “A huge amount of levels, relaxing and tightening atmosphere - that's why Yet Another World is the best platformer of the year.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few minor glitches that are mostly cosmetic and do not significantly impact gameplay. However, players have noted issues with overly responsive controls and some instances where missing or unobtainable items may require a restart.
- “However, it suffers from overly responsive controls, a few glitches, and a shallow story.”
- “The glitches are fairly cosmetic and have no real effect on gameplay, aside from the missing or unobtainable rings prompting a restart.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be initially manageable but increasingly tedious as they progress, particularly due to the lengthy journeys required to reach exit portals in later levels. The hardcore platforming combined with repetitive level design contributes to this sense of monotony.
- “While it may not be so bad at first, it does become seriously tedious in later levels where you’re required to journey the length of the map to get to an exit portal.”
- “Hardcore platforming with some tedious level design.”