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Wolfiexe
For: I Wanna Catch the Clown
For: I Wanna Catch the Clown
Catch the Clown is a rather unique platforming-focused game with a fair mix of relatively simple but effective gimmicks, used in tandem with a charmingly presented premise to make for a pretty memorable game. It even ended up being one that I cared enough to beat it on all 3 difficulties (as the respective changes extend towards actual platforming and boss changes, rather than the typical save re-balancing).
The nature of each respective gimmick in unison almost makes some elements feel like you're playing a pattern avoidance in platforming form, which can really go either way depending on the design, but I think in this instance it felt very satisfying to come up with strategies for. This could then be refined even further on a higher difficulty playthrough. These challenges are often mixed up with different elements and even a couple of quirky twists and bosses along the way. There's even an extra boss which I found particularly fun, and I'd strongly recommend giving that a try as I found the attack design to be super enjoyable.
The game also jumps out at me for having a really unique mix of some charming oldschool-ish PC aesthetic designs, overlayed with some really polished and impressive visual flair to balance it somewhere between retro and extremely modern. The side shot of the car riding as the sunset shines behind it is a particular visual highlight for me.
Definitely worth a look if you want some platforming that might stray out of your comfort zone, whilst throwing you a couple of surprises along the way!
[4] Likes
The nature of each respective gimmick in unison almost makes some elements feel like you're playing a pattern avoidance in platforming form, which can really go either way depending on the design, but I think in this instance it felt very satisfying to come up with strategies for. This could then be refined even further on a higher difficulty playthrough. These challenges are often mixed up with different elements and even a couple of quirky twists and bosses along the way. There's even an extra boss which I found particularly fun, and I'd strongly recommend giving that a try as I found the attack design to be super enjoyable.
The game also jumps out at me for having a really unique mix of some charming oldschool-ish PC aesthetic designs, overlayed with some really polished and impressive visual flair to balance it somewhere between retro and extremely modern. The side shot of the car riding as the sunset shines behind it is a particular visual highlight for me.
Definitely worth a look if you want some platforming that might stray out of your comfort zone, whilst throwing you a couple of surprises along the way!
Rating: 8.7 87
Difficulty: 55 55
Aug 23, 2022
kurath
For: I wanna Freezemind
For: I wanna Freezemind
Definitely a suitable sequel.
This is a chaotic mess of a game, in the style of anything goes. I came into this similar to burnmind, I don't expect to enjoy all of it and I expect to get annoyed by many of the visual, audio choices and memes, but I also come in looking for crazy and creative gameplay concepts and it generally has that in spades.
Its not all good on that front, and one of the aspects of this that hurts it relative to its predecessor for me is that a lot of the stuff blurs together in its craziness, but typically a handful of things will stand out and be what you remember most. In this, unfortunately, the most memorable part is the part I liked the least. It isn't representative of the game as a whole (as nothing could be) but its still a factor in my feelings about the game.
Ultimately, there's a ton of fun stuff and some really annoying trash throughout - some intentional and some probably not - but it definitely leans a bit more towards the former, which is good. Its exhausting at times and absolutely requires some tolerance for the absurd, but if you're able to manage that, its worth playing.
[3] Likes
This is a chaotic mess of a game, in the style of anything goes. I came into this similar to burnmind, I don't expect to enjoy all of it and I expect to get annoyed by many of the visual, audio choices and memes, but I also come in looking for crazy and creative gameplay concepts and it generally has that in spades.
Its not all good on that front, and one of the aspects of this that hurts it relative to its predecessor for me is that a lot of the stuff blurs together in its craziness, but typically a handful of things will stand out and be what you remember most. In this, unfortunately, the most memorable part is the part I liked the least. It isn't representative of the game as a whole (as nothing could be) but its still a factor in my feelings about the game.
Ultimately, there's a ton of fun stuff and some really annoying trash throughout - some intentional and some probably not - but it definitely leans a bit more towards the former, which is good. Its exhausting at times and absolutely requires some tolerance for the absurd, but if you're able to manage that, its worth playing.
Rating: 8.3 83
Difficulty: 58 58
Aug 23, 2022
renex
For: I Wanna Change A Lightbulb
For: I Wanna Change A Lightbulb
Hi! i drew the backgrounds! :)
[4] Likes
Rating: N/A
Difficulty: 55 55
Aug 22, 2022
CanusAntonius
For: I wanna escape the Room3
For: I wanna escape the Room3
A brilliant puzzle game that hones an Escape Room style as the name implies. For the most part, there's not really any difficulty executions to make, so most players should be able to enjoy this. The rooms themselves are pretty interesting, and there's a lot of variety throughout them. Some mechanics involve buttons that toggle blocks on and off, warps that take you to different areas, and keys that are color coded to certain locks. Everything is mostly fun, though be warned that sometimes you do need to go through fake walls, and there's a good bit of trial and error at times (especially the last room).
Overall it's pretty solid, so I'd recommend it if you like easy puzzle games.
Overall it's pretty solid, so I'd recommend it if you like easy puzzle games.
Tagged as: Puzzle
[0] Likes
Rating: 8.0 80
Difficulty: 25 25
Aug 22, 2022
samiboule
For: I Wanna Change A Lightbulb
For: I Wanna Change A Lightbulb
I love the aesthetic.
The level design was very fun!!!
I like the shed and the no double jump sections in particular a lot.
The level design was very fun!!!
I like the shed and the no double jump sections in particular a lot.
Tagged as: Adventure
[4] Likes
Rating: 8.6 86
Difficulty: 52 52
Aug 22, 2022
FespCostaz
For: I wanna clear the Fifty Floors
[0] Likes
For: I wanna clear the Fifty Floors
[0] Likes
Rating: 6.6 66
Difficulty: 60 60
Aug 22, 2022
FespCostaz
For: ebb needle 2021
For: ebb needle 2021
include extra
[0] Likes
Rating: 8.0 80
Difficulty: 58 58
Aug 22, 2022
Skulldude
For: I Wanna Change A Lightbulb
For: I Wanna Change A Lightbulb
Everyone in Cherry Treehouse has been on a fantastic streak of impressing me with every game, the production value on WannaFest and what they're capable of doing with GameMaker is always one thing to keep in mind but, in here, the perspective is almost completely different. Natsu and Renex come in with a rather laid back and funny adventure game (featuring visuals entirely made in MS Paint!)
You start off with 3 stages to choose from, and each of them get harder depending on the order you do them on, involving elements from previous stages. The time travel theme doesn't come to play much in the actual game but as part of the lore, packed with brilliant voice acting by both makers.
The charm in Renex's games really shines through in here just as it did through most of Catch the Clown, keeping a solid simplistic and nostalgic theme in how it looks and sounds. Really made this feel more unique as well when put together with Natsu's smooth and intuitive design. Even though both haven't released many fangames, they have a very good grasp on what works and what doesn't, specially for something made in just about a week's time. Of course, that shows on the length of the game with how short it is and I really wish it was a full-fledged one by them.
In general, they've proven once again they can work through anything together, be it incredibly well-produced games or a short time travel game with no actual time traveling. I can always get behind any of their works and recommend it to anyone else mildly interested, but most of all I trust them to surprise me in some way every time.
Thanks for making, pals! ;)
[3] Likes
You start off with 3 stages to choose from, and each of them get harder depending on the order you do them on, involving elements from previous stages. The time travel theme doesn't come to play much in the actual game but as part of the lore, packed with brilliant voice acting by both makers.
The charm in Renex's games really shines through in here just as it did through most of Catch the Clown, keeping a solid simplistic and nostalgic theme in how it looks and sounds. Really made this feel more unique as well when put together with Natsu's smooth and intuitive design. Even though both haven't released many fangames, they have a very good grasp on what works and what doesn't, specially for something made in just about a week's time. Of course, that shows on the length of the game with how short it is and I really wish it was a full-fledged one by them.
In general, they've proven once again they can work through anything together, be it incredibly well-produced games or a short time travel game with no actual time traveling. I can always get behind any of their works and recommend it to anyone else mildly interested, but most of all I trust them to surprise me in some way every time.
Thanks for making, pals! ;)
Rating: 9.0 90
Difficulty: 52 52
Aug 22, 2022