Znkl: 177

About

"Znkl: 177" is a simple physics-based puzzle game where you, as the pilot of the spaceship "Znkl - 177," must deliver a capsule with important information to a cargo ship. The game features 30 levels, two shooting modes, pleasant music, and Steam achievements. Control the ship using the arrow keys and shoot with left and right mouse buttons. The game was created using Clickteam Fusion 2.5, with music by Neocoda.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The game features a variety of levels with unique challenges, making it enjoyable for a short play session.
The music is generally well-received, providing a pleasant backdrop to the gameplay.
It's an easy game for achievement hunters, with many players completing it quickly.

The game suffers from poor physics and inconsistent mechanics, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There is a lack of creativity and depth, making the game feel simplistic and repetitive.
Technical issues, such as uncustomizable controls and low-quality graphics, detract from the overall experience.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
13%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the calming ambient score and find it fitting for the space setting, others criticize it for being repetitive and monotonous. Several users noted that the soundtrack lacks variety and sound effects, leading to a sense of annoyance over time. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, but a drawback for others due to its generic nature.
- “The game isn't all too hard, but the music is pretty great throughout.”
- “I love the ambient setting of the space and calm music score.”
- “The music is okay at least.”
- “The puzzles are okay, but the music gets annoying after a while and there is no tutorial at all.”
- “Repetitive music.”
- “Do not trust anything written on the Steam game store - trading cards will never be given to this game, and there's no good soundtrack; just a generic ambient/space/minimalistic track and no sound effects at all.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, lacking options for resolution adjustments or customization, which leaves players unable to enhance the low-quality visuals.
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The gameplay features bouncing mechanics that could be enjoyable, but the constant vertical movement of obstacles detracts from the experience. Overall, players find the variety of gameplay elements to be disappointingly minimal.
- “The bouncing mechanics would normally be alright and one could get used to them, but it's unfortunate that the meteors (the obstacles) move slightly up and down constantly.”
- “The gameplay feels unpolished and lacks the fluidity that makes it enjoyable.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story revolves around a simple yet engaging mission where players must successfully lob a package into a bucket, providing a straightforward and focused narrative experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that even during frustrating moments, such as challenging levels, the comedic elements keep them engaged and entertained. The unexpected outcomes often lead to laughter, enhancing the overall experience.
- “However, about half of that time was spent on level 28 as I missed again by just this much... Still, the fact that it had me playing (and laughing) through the frustration of watching my package bounce off in an unexpected direction earns it a thumbs up.”