18 Reviews:
TheNewDerf
I never rated this -- which obviously means I am going to get a lump of coal this year, given how ungrateful I am!
This game has a great mix of fun-absurd, melancholic-disorienting and hypnagogic-skeleton. The feline frenzy was very funny, and the second screen made me feel something (I don't know what though...). As Canus points out, it feels like it was deliberately made for me, which in a way, is the greatest gift one can recieve.
Thanks for this x
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This game has a great mix of fun-absurd, melancholic-disorienting and hypnagogic-skeleton. The feline frenzy was very funny, and the second screen made me feel something (I don't know what though...). As Canus points out, it feels like it was deliberately made for me, which in a way, is the greatest gift one can recieve.
Thanks for this x
Rating: 10.0
Difficulty: 30
Nov 3, 2022
CanusAntonius
This game was made as a Christmas present for Derf by Santa Claus. If that sentence doesn't sound like something that already interests you then you should probably go play Derf's games too. This is easily the most artistic piece to come out of the Secret Santa event and manages to hold an incredible familiarity with Derf's own tones due to the surreal and chaotic environment within.
The game takes place over three different segments, each of which is entirely unique from the one before it. The first involves a simple minigame in which you are given a generous timer to enjoy yourself as much as possible, before being forced to watch it end against your will. The second involves a weird platforming trip through the snowfields, which is for me the most sorrowful moment of the game yet peaceful in its own right. Finally, the game ends with an easy avoidance that most people should be able to beat fairly simply, it has some pretty intense music to it that makes for a neat ending to the game.
Overall, I think this is a case of Santa Claus knowing exactly what to make for someone, and I'm glad it was made public for others to hopefully enjoy as well. Be sure to pet an extra one for me!
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The game takes place over three different segments, each of which is entirely unique from the one before it. The first involves a simple minigame in which you are given a generous timer to enjoy yourself as much as possible, before being forced to watch it end against your will. The second involves a weird platforming trip through the snowfields, which is for me the most sorrowful moment of the game yet peaceful in its own right. Finally, the game ends with an easy avoidance that most people should be able to beat fairly simply, it has some pretty intense music to it that makes for a neat ending to the game.
Overall, I think this is a case of Santa Claus knowing exactly what to make for someone, and I'm glad it was made public for others to hopefully enjoy as well. Be sure to pet an extra one for me!
Rating: 8.0
Difficulty: 30
Nov 3, 2022
williamthewishing
screen 2 is the highlight of the game. screen 1 was funny but long and screen 3 was funny for only a second and long. not the best game ever but it's neat if you're looking for something a little different.
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Rating: 6.2
Difficulty: 30
Jun 6, 2024
WoshTheTriangle
A short and silly game. The "Special" tag truly fits this work of art.
I liked petting the cats.
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I liked petting the cats.
Rating: 7.4
Difficulty: 20
May 28, 2024
PlutoTheThing
Simple game with 3 different parts, the main appeal of it to me is the vibes, the whole thing feels very other-worldly and has a really distinct energy to it. Petting cats is chill as a kind of relaxed menial activity, the second screen is sort of interesting to figure out, and the avoidance is fine, probably longer than it needs to be. This game isn't particularly fun but I think there's other reasons to appreciate it.
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Rating: 7.0
Difficulty: 23
May 23, 2024
Nearigami
It’s very silly but quite charming. Very Derf-core.
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Rating: 7.0
Difficulty: 25
Feb 12, 2024
Essisten
Patting cats: +6
Weird gimmick with invisible objects: -4
Megalovania: +10
Awful laggy boss death effect: -6
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Weird gimmick with invisible objects: -4
Megalovania: +10
Awful laggy boss death effect: -6
Rating: 6.0
Difficulty: 25
Oct 11, 2022