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Ynglet: Prologue

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69%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
monetization, music
92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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Ynglet: Prologue is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Nifflas and was released on February 18, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Ynglet: Prologue is a short and sweet introduction - a prologue if you will - to the the upcoming game, Ynglet by Nifflas!FeaturesA Floating non Platformer Absolutely no platforms (which is really unusual for a platformer)! Fluid Difficulty Find the level of challenge that suits you with granular difficulty settings. The ability to set quick respawn points at any time means repeating frustrating…

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
monetization11 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and relaxing gameplay experience with smooth controls and a meditative soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
  • Visually, 'Ynglet: Prologue' stands out with its vibrant, doodled art style and dynamic color explosions, creating an engaging aesthetic.
  • The prologue effectively showcases the potential of the full game, leaving players excited for its release and eager to explore more of its innovative mechanics.
  • Some players feel that the game is too short and serves more as an advertisement for the full game rather than a standalone experience.
  • The controls can be perceived as unresponsive or imprecise, which may detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
  • There are concerns about the game's classification as a platformer, with some reviewers arguing that it lacks depth and complexity compared to traditional platforming games.
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being misleading, as it primarily serves as an advertisement for a product rather than a full game. Users express frustration over the practice of publishing demos and ads as standalone titles, which detracts from genuine game developers and misleads consumers into spending money on what is essentially promotional content. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed as exploitative and detrimental to the gaming community.

    • “The purpose of this advertisement is to get you to fork over a whopping $8 USD for the full game, and I don't recommend you do that either.”
    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and vibrant art style, featuring cute, doodled visuals and a harmonious color palette that evokes a zen-like atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the combination of simplistic yet intriguing designs that enhance gameplay, alongside beautiful and ambient music that complements the overall aesthetic. The visuals are described as both beautiful and strange, contributing to a memorable and immersive experience.

    • “The audio and visuals are beautiful and strange, so being able to try this without paying feels like a great experience.”
    • “This isn't a complaint; the obtuse nature of the visuals gives a lot of 'eureka' moments as you figure out what exactly certain things do, such as lines that launch you in a certain direction like cannons from Donkey Kong, or lines that bounce you away like trampolines.”
    • “Aesthetically, ynglet feels truly unique with its cute, doodled art style and vibrant pastel colors.”
    • “A cute little platform game with crazy but delicate colors and a kind of zen aesthetic with an OST made of bells and gongs which make you think about Buddhist temples and symmetric geometries that are reminiscent of mandala or damask patterns.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its harmonious integration with the gameplay, featuring a serene soundscape of bells and gongs that evoke a zen-like atmosphere. While the ambient soundtrack enhances the experience and is dynamically synced to the game's actions, some players expressed a desire for more variation across different sections. Overall, the combination of art style and music creates an engaging and immersive environment.

    • “The music fits well into the game and it flows so nicely.”
    • “A cute little platform game with crazy but delicate colors and a kind of zen aesthetic with an OST made of bells and gongs which make you think about Buddhist temples and symmetric geometries that are reminiscent of mandala or damask patterns.”
    • “The game also has a reactive and dynamic soundtrack credited to its 'custom and needlessly complicated music software'; this not only sounds beautiful but helps to connect the player to the actions they are taking.”
    • “I wish the music would vary more from section to section.”
    • “Might be wrong, but feels like music was synced to the action speed in the game.”
    • “The game also has a reactive and dynamic soundtrack credited to its ‘custom and needlessly complicated music software‘, this not only sounds beautiful but helps to connect the player to the actions they are taking.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is visually appealing and incorporates gravity as a central mechanic, though some players find it too simplistic. The absence of hand-holding encourages players to learn mechanics independently, while a generous checkpoint system alleviates frustration. Overall, the demo hints at potential for deeper gameplay with new mechanics in a full release, appealing to a diverse range of gamers.

    • “It appears well drawn and uses gravity as part of its main gameplay mechanic.”
    • “It features original gameplay and aesthetics and provides a rare chilled-out challenge that will appeal to a range of gamer tastes.”
    • “The absence of hand-holding requires you to wrap your head around each mechanic as it's presented, and the merciful checkpoint system helps this a lot.”
    • “There's only a few levels in this demo, but I'd be curious to see if the devs can make a full game where each level introduces new mechanics for players to understand, and how different mechanics could interact with each other.”
    • “This is largely down to the feel of the gameplay, and unique audio and visual elements, but is helped by the ability to self-assign checkpoints by resting, meaning that there is no frustration caused by having to repeat long sections.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the game's replayability is limited, primarily due to a lack of engaging content beyond collectibles, and express interest in potential features like a level editor to enhance replay value.

    • “I'm also wondering if this game would ever have a level editor, as outside of some collectibles, there's not too much replay value to the levels at the moment.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized as immersive and electro-ambient, providing a relaxing experience for players.

    • “A relaxing experience taking place in an immersive electro-ambient atmosphere.”
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Ynglet: Prologue is a casual action adventure game.

Ynglet: Prologue is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

Ynglet: Prologue was released on February 18, 2021.

Ynglet: Prologue was developed by Nifflas.

Ynglet: Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Ynglet: Prologue is a single player game.

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