You Have 10 Seconds
- June 21, 2023
- xJackFox
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Reviews
- The game features well-designed levels with a variety of mechanics that keep the gameplay interesting and challenging.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, with unique tracks for each area that enhance the overall experience.
- It's a free game that offers a surprising amount of content and replayability, making it a great value for players.
- Some players find the controls unresponsive in certain levels, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game can feel overwhelming due to the sheer number of mechanics introduced, which may detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- Unskippable achievement notifications after completing areas can interrupt the flow of the game and be annoying.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a diverse array of mechanics that are introduced throughout the game, keeping the experience engaging despite its simplistic graphics. However, some players feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of mechanics, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment, as the challenge often stems from memorization rather than skill. Overall, while the gameplay is praised for its creativity and fun, it may benefit from balancing to reduce complexity and improve player experience.
“Has a lot of different mechanics and is still introducing new ones in the second last area.”
“Don't let the simplistic graphics fool you: there are enough new mechanics introduced in each area to keep things interesting, especially with the interactions between the mechanics.”
“Clean style, funky music, and simple yet challenging gameplay.”
“The game really just throws simply way too many different things at you that the difficulty doesn't come from the actual gameplay, it comes from memorization.”
“There are way too many game-shifting mechanics that the game feels oversaturated with them and is simply overwhelming and isn't a very fun experience.”
“It was always the same formula: add a new mechanic and then stack that mechanic on the old ones.”
- music11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its variety and quality, with many users calling it one of the best soundtracks of 2023. While the soundtrack is described as energetic and engaging, some players noted that it can be excessively loud without adjustable settings. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The music is great, and much more varied than most games.”
“It features my favorite soundtrack (so far) of 2023 and is quite easy to pick up and give it a go.”
“Clean style, funky music and simple yet challenging gameplay.”
“The soundtrack is a real banger.”
“Gran plataforma, la música es muy buena, nivel de dificultad excelente y escala de buena manera, para desaburrirse un rato y jugar de vez en cuando es genial este juego :d”
“- The soundtrack makes me want to ascend to heaven.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simplistic yet effective, complementing the game's engaging mechanics and progressive difficulty. Players appreciate the visual style, which, while not complex, enhances the overall platforming experience.
“Don't let the simplistic graphics fool you: there are enough new mechanics introduced in each area to keep it interesting, especially with the interactions between the mechanics.”
“Great platformer, cool concept, progressive difficulty, cool but simple graphics, proper music.”
“The graphics are incredibly outdated, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“The art style feels inconsistent, with some areas looking polished while others appear rushed and unfinished.”
“Character models lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience and makes the game feel less engaging.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be unexpectedly entertaining, particularly through the amusing ranking system and achievements like "you good...?" which pokes fun at frequent failures. This lighthearted approach adds a comedic layer to the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable even when players struggle.
“The ranks you get make this game shockingly hilarious when you just give up trying to get good ones halfway through.”
“The 'You good...?' achievement for dying way too much made me laugh a lot.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's impressive infinite replayability despite its short duration, suggesting that the experience remains engaging and fresh with each playthrough.
“Infinite replayability for a game so short.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the inability to skip the score system text after completing areas, which disrupts the flow of gameplay. Many suggest implementing a skip option for both the score display and credits to enhance the overall experience, while still allowing for achievement tracking.
“It gets annoying and tedious having to sit through the score system text after completing an area. There needs to be a button or key to just skip to telling you your final grade. You should also be able to skip the credits, and perhaps only receive the achievement if you don't skip them.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to level up, which quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
