Zipple World
- January 18, 2016
- Alternative Dreams
Get on SteamThis is the story of Zipple, a frog warrior who must collect the objects scattered in his world of mazes and then bring them into the homes of her village.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting concept with cartoony graphics and nice special effects.
- It offers a lot of variety in gameplay, reminiscent of early platformers.
- Some players found it to be a source of joy and motivation during tough times.
- The controls are hard to manage, making gameplay frustrating and awkward.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including poor camera controls and low-quality graphics.
- Many players reported a lack of engagement, with a significant number uninstalling the game shortly after trying it.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for its poor controls, lack of gamepad support, and frustrating mechanics, leading to a disjointed experience that fails to align with the game's presentation. Players encounter issues such as jittery camera movements, clipping scenery, and tedious item collection, resulting in a high uninstall rate despite easily achievable early achievements. Overall, the arcade-style gameplay feels mismatched with the game's pacing and design.
“The arcade twitch gameplay did not complement the form and presentation of the game and was at odds with the pacing of the rest of the title.”
“Review: no gamepad support, game controls horribly, you hop from spot to spot and the camera jitters wildly left and right, scenery objects clip in and out of existence on very short draw distances, rocks fall all around you and enemies spawn automatically all around you, you run out of ammo fast and the item collection mechanic is tedious; I pressed a bunch of keys and it seemed random if I would pick one or not.”
“The most commonly and easily attained achievement is for killing 10 enemies; this happens in the first 2-3 minutes of gameplay, trivial to achieve, but less than 5 percent of players bothered to get that far before uninstalling the game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a cartoony style and appealing special effects, but they also exhibit the limitations typical of console games, resulting in a less cutting-edge visual experience on PC.
“+ cartoony graphics, nice special effects”
“While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunky control scheme to the less than cutting-edge graphics.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been noted for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing experience for some players. However, there are criticisms regarding the soundtrack not aligning with the game's overall mood, which detracts from the immersive experience.
“The soundtrack doesn't fit the mood of the game.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, resonating with players as they navigate through the narrative. While some users are still early in the main storyline, they express strong engagement with the side quests and activities, indicating a rich and immersive world.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“It's pretty good so far, but I'm only 12% through the main story. I've been really immersed in all the side quests and other activities, so I'm not as far as I could be.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to poor controls, erratic camera movements, and tedious item collection mechanics. The frequent enemy spawns and limited ammo further exacerbate the grind, making the experience feel chaotic and unrefined. Overall, the combination of these issues detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
“The grinding in this game is incredibly tedious; I pressed a bunch of keys and it seemed random whether I would pick up an item or not.”
“The game controls are horrible, making the grinding experience frustrating as I hop from spot to spot with a jittery camera.”
“Enemies spawn automatically all around you, which makes the grinding feel overwhelming and chaotic rather than engaging.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have several glitches, indicating issues with stability that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
“The game has several glitches that disrupt the overall experience.”
“I encountered multiple stability issues that made it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
“Frequent crashes and bugs severely impact the game's performance.”
