Ynglet
- February 3, 2020
- Triple Topping
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Reviews
- Ynglet features stunning hand-drawn visuals and a dynamic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, making it a joy to play.
- The game offers a unique platforming experience with fluid mechanics and a variety of challenges that keep the gameplay engaging.
- It provides a flexible difficulty system and assist options, allowing players of all skill levels to enjoy the game at their own pace.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 1.5 to 2 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players experienced issues with precision in controls, particularly with the dash mechanic, leading to occasional frustration.
- While the bonus world adds extra content, some felt that it didn't fully utilize the game's mechanics or provide enough depth compared to the main game.
- music230 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in Ynglet is widely praised for its dynamic and adaptive qualities, seamlessly integrating with gameplay to enhance immersion and enjoyment. Players appreciate the way the soundtrack evolves based on their movements, creating a satisfying and engaging experience that complements the game's vibrant visuals. Overall, the combination of a chill, procedurally generated soundtrack and beautiful hand-drawn art contributes to a unique and captivating atmosphere.
“Ynglet is a delightful and visually captivating gaming experience that seamlessly blends stunning hand-drawn visuals with an entrancing soundtrack.”
“The dynamic soundtrack is really well implemented, the visuals are pretty much perfect and unlike anything else, and the game can give you a wide range of fun and challenging gameplay that keeps you invested.”
“The music seems to be the best implementation of reactive/procedural audio in a Nifflas title yet, and it makes the game an awful lot of fun to just move around in--both in controlling just like a fish would and hearing the world react to your movements.”
“The music dynamically changing based on your movement was really cool, but the actual gameplay got old for me pretty fast.”
“The music isn't purely based on your actions, there's always usually some kind of background track moving from one part to the next.”
“Very psychedelic - I also recommend that you play some 'spacy' music while playing if you get bored with the music that is embedded in the game.”
- gameplay170 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Ynglet is characterized by its fluid mechanics and innovative design, offering a unique platforming experience that evolves without becoming stale. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of new mechanics, which keeps the challenges fresh and engaging, while the dynamic soundtrack enhances the overall experience. Although the game is relatively short, it effectively utilizes its mechanics and provides a satisfying blend of accessibility and depth, making it enjoyable for both casual players and platforming enthusiasts.
“In reality, it's incredibly tight, creative, classic gameplay that happens to be unnecessarily beautiful too.”
“The gameplay continually evolves, but unlike many games, new mechanics do not overstay their welcome and become stale.”
“The way new mechanics are introduced is so clever, and the movement is so fun.”
“I actually started to worry about the game going on much longer, because it had been such a tight and well-designed experience, and I didn't really see how the mechanics could expand much further without becoming gimmicky.”
“Only downside is that Ynglet is rather short, but considering that there's a limited set of game mechanics, it maybe would overstay its welcome, would there be a few more levels.”
“Clean simple gameplay, don't play if you are looking for something hard or complicated.”
- graphics146 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of Ynglet are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, vibrant colors, and dynamic visual effects that create an immersive and captivating experience. Reviewers highlight the seamless integration of visuals with a reactive soundtrack, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay. The game's unique aesthetic, reminiscent of experimental titles, is described as both beautiful and evocative, making it a standout in its genre.
“Ynglet is a delightful and visually captivating gaming experience that seamlessly blends stunning hand-drawn visuals with an entrancing soundtrack.”
“With dynamic music that seems to be at least mostly generated from the player's actions as they go through each level and a simplistic but comfortable art style, this is, without a doubt, one of the best games I have ever played.”
“The dynamic music implementation and visuals together are mesmerizing, with especially exciting levels having a musical 'arc' to them that will have you smiling and tapping your foot along without realizing it.”
“Outside its artsy aesthetic, it's a pretty pedestrian platformer.”
“The audio and visuals are very reminiscent of Pixeljunk Eden, with minimalist designs and strong contrasting colors, while the music focuses more on ambiance than anything else.”
“The graphics are simple and minimal, but full of small visual flourishes, very responsive to the gameplay, and all around just pretty.”
- story20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple and brief, lasting about 90 minutes, with minimal depth in exploring its mechanics. While the main narrative is cute and complements the gameplay, it is largely overshadowed by the more engaging and challenging bonus world that introduces new mechanics and extends the overall experience. Overall, players appreciate the additional content but feel the story could have been more developed.
“Story mode is only half the content too: the bonus world is almost as long, it's more challenging, and it introduces several new mechanics into its levels.”
“From this, as well as the brief story explained via a television, you also get the feeling that you are swimming in a fully operating world with a government and public transportation.”
“The story world is pretty simple and doesn't explore its mechanics in perhaps as much depth as it could, but this is a problem solved by the bonus world which I think concludes the game nicely.”
“Not much in terms of a story here, but what's there (intro, outro, and guiding some of the creatures to the exit) is cute and complements the gameplay well.”
“It's really good when it comes to mechanics; however, when mechanics reach their real potential, the story finishes, and that's a bummer.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Ynglet is praised for its enchanting and minimalistic atmosphere, blending innovative design with colorful visuals and algorithmic music that enhances the overall experience. Players find it a relaxing yet challenging escape, reminiscent of experimental games from the PSP and WiiWare eras. The combination of sound and visuals creates a tactile environment that captivates and immerses players in its imaginative world.
“Ynglet is a true gem that successfully marries innovative design with an enchanting atmosphere, providing players with a delightful journey through both imagination and the recognizable streets of Copenhagen.”
“The visuals and sound contribute to a tactile and atmospheric feel that meets the standards the developer has set in his previous games.”
“As unique as it is beautiful, Ynglet is a welcome escape into a minimalistic atmosphere that is full of relaxing and challenging gameplay.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through various difficulty settings, a "negative mode," and an addictive unlockable minigame, allowing players to tailor their experience. While the game is relatively short, its mechanics encourage repeated play, especially for those interested in speedrunning and exploiting physics. However, the addition of a level editor and community features could further enhance its replay value.
“You can also change the difficulty, gravity, motion assist, etc. to make it as hard or as easy as you want, so it's super replayable.”
“There are a couple of things that give the game more replayability, including a 'negative mode', multiple difficulty settings, and an addictive unlockable minigame.”
“The game is fairly short, and while there are modes to extend the replayability, I think if this game had a level editor and a workshop community, some really cool levels could be made.”
“I played the game through in 2 hours, but I can see some replayability with the 'negative' mode and different difficulty levels.”
“I could see there being some replay value in here too, considering the stages could be done even faster--there's a lot of opportunity for sequence breaking and taking advantage of physics here.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be quirky and entertaining, particularly enjoying the playful sound effects that evoke a lighthearted and amusing response.
“The little beeps and boops make my brain go funny.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's optimization to evoke a sense of childlike wonder, making it a delightful experience for fans of system-based optimization games. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking joy in this genre.
“I've been playing a lot of system-oriented optimization games lately, and this game brought a smile to my face in a childlike wonder kind of way that I haven't experienced in a while. If you need that right now, I highly recommend this.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of this game as a welcome relief from the stress of more challenging platformers, finding it to be a more enjoyable and less frustrating experience.
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its visual appeal and demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly even on older hardware, such as a 2015 GPU.
“Pleasing visually, runs great on a 2015 GPU.”
