YOLKED

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YOLKED is a single player survival simulation game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by HardBoiled Studios and was released on April 5, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Yolked is a single-player horror simulation game with great music, where you play as a determined egg with arms, escaping perilous situations across dangerous stages. Swing, climb, and mantle to overcome obstacles, enemies, and collect costumes. But beware the attic and avoid cracking under pressure in this physics-based platformer."

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features entertaining gameplay with a charming concept and design, combining humor and frustration effectively.
Visuals and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and making it enjoyable to play.
The physics-based mechanics and checkpoint system provide a satisfying challenge, rewarding players for their perseverance.

Controls can be difficult to master, with significant differences between gamepad and keyboard/mouse inputs, leading to frustration.
The game may not appeal to everyone due to its challenging nature and steep learning curve.
Some players found the arm movement to be unresponsive, which could detract from the overall gameplay experience.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and memorable soundtrack, which complements the visuals and overall mood perfectly. Reviewers appreciate the chill vibe and quirky elements, noting that the music enhances the game's charm and adds to the fun experience. Overall, the combination of great music and engaging sound effects contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Also, it has a nicely put together soundtrack that kind of just gets stuck in my head in ways I didn't expect lol.”
- “Music is chill and very fitting to the whole mood of the game.”
- “Love the funky music and all the little details and easter eggs (haha) hidden in the background of the levels.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, crispness, and attention to detail, with a whimsical art style reminiscent of titles like Bit Trip Runner. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals that enhance the gameplay experience, complemented by engaging sound effects and music that leave a lasting impression. Overall, the combination of eye-catching aesthetics and quirky elements contributes to a fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “The visuals are so beautiful and crisp, and I'm sure that people of all skill levels will have tons of fun with this!”
- “Visuals of the levels are well made and there are a lot of details and humor from the developers; you might even say there is a 'story' in each background.”
- “The visuals of Yolked are impressively bright and clean, and the music is going to be stuck in my head for at least the next week.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making the overall experience feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, which detracts from the overall visual appeal of the game.”
- “The environments feel bland and repetitive, with little variation in textures or design, making exploration less enjoyable.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, featuring unique physics-based mechanics that evoke a sense of challenge reminiscent of games like "Getting Over It." Players appreciate the attention to detail that caters to explorers and completionists, while the simple control scheme enhances the overall experience. The game's interesting lore and vibrant atmosphere further contribute to its entertaining gameplay.
- “Gameplay controls are simple; you have 2 arms: the left arm is controlled with WASD + space for grab/pull, and the right arm with mouse + left click.”
- “While the frustratingly fun physics-based mechanics are at the heart of the game, I truly appreciate Yolked’s attention to detail that satisfies the itch that explorers and completionists like myself have.”
- “The game has a great vibe and very fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay controls are overly simplistic, relying on just two arms: the left arm is controlled with WASD and space for grabbing or pulling, while the right arm is managed with the mouse and left click.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to execute actions smoothly.”
- “There is a lack of depth in the gameplay, which quickly leads to repetitive and uninspired experiences.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its hilarious concept and design, with players enjoying the comedic elements of being an egg navigating a challenging world. The background story and the amusing sound effects, particularly the egg's screams, contribute to its charm, making it a potential hit for viral content creators. Overall, the game's humor is a standout feature that enhances the player experience.
- “This game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “Honestly, Yolked is a type of game that could easily blow up in sales/popularity just due to one big viral streamer or YouTuber, who is going to make a funny and struggling let's play or stream showcase.”
- “I also loved the background story going on and the overall humor of just being an egg trying to survive in this cruel world.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game features a whimsical yet engaging storyline that unfolds through environmental storytelling, allowing players to feel like heroes in a humorous world centered around an egg's survival. The detailed visuals and clever background elements enhance the narrative, which takes a surprisingly dark turn as the game progresses, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate depth in storytelling.
- “I also loved the background story going on and the overall humor of just being an egg trying to survive in this cruel world.”
- “Visuals of the levels are well made and there are a lot of details and humor from the developers; you might even call there is a 'story' in each background.”
- “There’s even a silly little storyline 'hidden' in the background of levels that makes you feel like the hero of the eggs!”
- “Definitely worth spending a couple of days digging into the egg's story.”
- “The game makes strong use of show-don't-tell environmental storytelling and gets surprisingly sinister towards the end.”