26 Reviews:
YaBoiMarcAntony
What a happy game this is! Never have I played a game which more easily gives off happiness, never have I been so comforted and warmed by such a small thing as this.
3lt@s4x9uo is an adventure fangame that pops into your life for a little hello and takes its leave without asking a single thing of you; all the game wants is to make you smile, and I'm still smiling even now while I write this review. There are three stages, all of which focus on using clever gimmicks well and then putting what you learned with those gimmicks to the test on well-made bosses. The music is beautiful and serene, the visuals quiet and perfect, and in all, the experience is just stunning. 3lt shines pacifically and grants its shine to anyone else that is so lucky as to bask within.
It is not a difficult game, and in fact if it were any harder I think that it would break the nature of the game. It took me less than an hour to finish, but even a novice player could easily hobble together a playthrough in a few hours. There was no standout save for difficulty, and the final boss is naturally the peak for boss difficulty. There is also an avoidance at the end, but it stands more as a striking end to a striking game. Set on pure white background to an enjoyable remix of Canon in D, it feels all snowy-white and biting like winter air, bringing an end to this little masterpiece.
Though it dwells in obscurity, 3lt will now remain the standard for all adventure games alongside the ones which I hold near and dear to my heart.
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3lt@s4x9uo is an adventure fangame that pops into your life for a little hello and takes its leave without asking a single thing of you; all the game wants is to make you smile, and I'm still smiling even now while I write this review. There are three stages, all of which focus on using clever gimmicks well and then putting what you learned with those gimmicks to the test on well-made bosses. The music is beautiful and serene, the visuals quiet and perfect, and in all, the experience is just stunning. 3lt shines pacifically and grants its shine to anyone else that is so lucky as to bask within.
It is not a difficult game, and in fact if it were any harder I think that it would break the nature of the game. It took me less than an hour to finish, but even a novice player could easily hobble together a playthrough in a few hours. There was no standout save for difficulty, and the final boss is naturally the peak for boss difficulty. There is also an avoidance at the end, but it stands more as a striking end to a striking game. Set on pure white background to an enjoyable remix of Canon in D, it feels all snowy-white and biting like winter air, bringing an end to this little masterpiece.
Though it dwells in obscurity, 3lt will now remain the standard for all adventure games alongside the ones which I hold near and dear to my heart.
Rating: 9.5 95
Difficulty: 45 45
May 8, 2021
Nearigami
It’s so simple yet it’s such a banger. Pretty fun for what it is. There’s a fair amount of creativity on display without it feeling overbearing. The last stage is slightly too long for my tastes but I enjoyed the whole thing.
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Rating: 8.5 85
Difficulty: 40 40
Oct 28, 2023
PlutoTheThing
Some of the most interesting gimmicks I've seen in a fangame, while the presentation is simple, the level design is on point, and makes for a fun and short little gimmicky adventure game. Very nice work.
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Rating: 8.7 87
Difficulty: 34 34
Apr 24, 2023
Jopagu
3lt@... is a fantastic little adventure game. Despite simple looks, it provides a variety of really fun gameplay. The game has several gimmicks that are all used to their utmost, taking a core concept and creating a variety of challenges with it. I usually shoutout a gimmick that I particularly liked in my review, but here it's hard to pick a favorite! The first brief stage has a bounce gimmick, which is fun but due to this being an intro stage isn't around for very long. The next stage has two cool aura effects, one that acts like a massive hitbox and the other that slows down moving objects. The third stage has a color changing aura that makes you immune to threats of the same color. The final stage has a cool enemy gimmick, where you can pick up enemies and use them as a weapon or to get an extra jump. All of these gimmicks are really fun, and their usage always feels interesting and never awkward (barring one platform save with the slow down aura). The bosses also use the gimmick of their stage, creating fun fights that play differently from standard bosses. The game ends with an avoidance that's much easier than everything else, and also not really super interesting. Frankly it felt like an unnecessary addition that wasn't up to par with the rest.
Overall, this game is an easy recommendation. It's short and sweet, with some great ideas and fun platforming.
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Overall, this game is an easy recommendation. It's short and sweet, with some great ideas and fun platforming.
Rating: 8.5 85
Difficulty: 45 45
Aug 5, 2022
Zambrini
A game that is very hard to find because of the weird title.
But lying underneath it is a hidden gem.
It takes a bit to enjoy the game at first, but each stage gets better and better with a new gimmick.
Avoidance at the end is fine, but enjoyable.
Overall, give this game a shot. It's a good one hour journey.
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But lying underneath it is a hidden gem.
It takes a bit to enjoy the game at first, but each stage gets better and better with a new gimmick.
Avoidance at the end is fine, but enjoyable.
Overall, give this game a shot. It's a good one hour journey.
Rating: 7.7 77
Difficulty: 45 45
Jun 2, 2022