Overview: A rhythm-based action platformer.
20190116:
Today I played this game for the first time and I was determined to complete the first level. However, I had absolutely no feeling to play beyond that.
Setup: Default keyboard controls.
Gameplay Log:
I tried the first level a couple of times.
I went into practice mode and played until I won.
I went back into normal mode for 26 attempts; my furthest progress was 78%
I returned to practice mode until I won (it was easier than the first time, in part because of experience in normal mode)
Finally, I returned to normal mode and won on my first try! (albeit with no stars)
First Impressions:
Pros:
+ Controls are simple, easier to learn.
+ Practice mode is useful
+ Collecting stars adds for replay value.
Steam Game Time: 35 minutes
Summary:
This game can be addicting, but the reason it doesn't appeal to me is that it's centered around muscle memory and persistence. In contrast, a game like Super Meat Boy (2010) also requires muscle memory and persistence, but unlike Geometry Dash, there's a wider range of choices which the player can make in order to optimize completion of a level.
Of course, if you're hesitant about buying Geometry Dash, then you can just play a free version of it online, just without all the bells and whistles of the Steam version.
Geometry Dash (PC) (2014)*
*Geometry Dash (Android) (2013)
Relevant Links:
Geometry Dash (Wikipedia.org)
Geometry Dash (Steam Store Page)
20190116:
Today I played this game for the first time and I was determined to complete the first level. However, I had absolutely no feeling to play beyond that.
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| Jump, Jump, Jump! (hold down the jump key to immediately jump) |
Setup: Default keyboard controls.
Gameplay Log:
I tried the first level a couple of times.
I went into practice mode and played until I won.
I went back into normal mode for 26 attempts; my furthest progress was 78%
I returned to practice mode until I won (it was easier than the first time, in part because of experience in normal mode)
Finally, I returned to normal mode and won on my first try! (albeit with no stars)
First Impressions:
Pros:
+ Controls are simple, easier to learn.
+ Practice mode is useful
+ Collecting stars adds for replay value.
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| After several attempts, I got it in one attempt! (see gameplay log) |
Steam Game Time: 35 minutes
Summary:
This game can be addicting, but the reason it doesn't appeal to me is that it's centered around muscle memory and persistence. In contrast, a game like Super Meat Boy (2010) also requires muscle memory and persistence, but unlike Geometry Dash, there's a wider range of choices which the player can make in order to optimize completion of a level.
Of course, if you're hesitant about buying Geometry Dash, then you can just play a free version of it online, just without all the bells and whistles of the Steam version.
Geometry Dash (PC) (2014)*
*Geometry Dash (Android) (2013)
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| Carefully control your altitude in this part of the level. |
Relevant Links:
Geometry Dash (Wikipedia.org)
Geometry Dash (Steam Store Page)
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