Full Bore

Really wanted to like this.. but there are some fundamental design flaws that really prevent me from playing it anymore. It's virtually impossible to determine areas where you're able to drop down to lower areas, so you'll spend a lot of time frustrated in an area where there's no apparent way to proceed, only to accidentally press down and drop through the floor. Other irritations- the game doesn't really tell you what type of materials you can dig into.. dirt, okay. stone- apparently?? I spent way too much time stuck in one area only to find that I could dig through solid rock. Apparently not metal though, or thin beams. I just doesn't make any sense and the game doesn't help you understand whats going on (either through color coding, highlighting, or even a frickin tutorial). The last major flaw is the ham fisted time-rewind mechanic that seems to exist solely to correct other design flaws (the fact that you can get stuck in the first place). It's not like Braid where it's crucial...

Really good if you want a diggy game with actual puzzles instead of procedurally generated stuff. Kinda had my fill after the first act but it left a good impression so I'm sure I'll come back to it at some point. Edit: came back and finished it, excellent game. Tons of insane design choices that somehow come together into a really solid Fez clone, with more conventional puzzles. This might be the only time I've seen sliding block puzzles not suck.

I'm not gonna bore you with many words... This game is a literal hidden gem!

Kind of reminds me of FEZ. Might seem short, but gives you a lot to explore and piece together. Puzzles are actually complex and kind of diverse, very challenging and can be frustrating at times so some patience is needed. The controls can get weird especially when climbing or going over edges, but manageable. The visuals it's nice, moody, and has uh "environmental storytelling", can get repetitive for too long. Overall, it's a great game, very recommended.

I first bought this game almost 2 years ago. I played it for a bit, but wasn't really feeling it. But now I've returned, and after you get used to it it's really quite good. I've seen many people say it's a metroidvania, but it's not really. It's a puzzle game with an interconnected map, similar to Fez (there is even a direct reference once you beat a certain puzzle), or better yet Toki Tori 2. It's block based, where you have to dig and push blocks. Movement can only occur in whole block increments, something that takes a while to get used to. Many of the puzzles are creative, and some very hard, but not so much that you absolutely need a guide (I was able to 100% it blind in 26h). Even though the movement is a bit clunky, there are still action sections, where you need speed and/or timing. There is also hidden secrets to find. I found the graphics to be very good, with great lightning effects. The music is also very good, catchy and varied, with the theme reflecting the mood of th...

I'll be straight forward : Pros: - Cool artstyle as seen in video and screenshot - retro pixelart. Cute but nothing amazing. - Lotsa exploration to do, if that's your thing. The world is pretty massive and its not linear. Many roadblocks though. - Many, decent puzzles. Makes up the bulk of the gameplay, so puzzles fans will be happy. - Relaxing ambience and atmosphere. The lighting effects are really good and make a nice mood. Cons: - Lack of direction. I would often get lost or stuck and unsure where/what to do. A lot of backtracking. Not so fun. - Story is incoherent and did nothing to really engage me. Characters spout a lot of unimportant dialog. Player character (a hog) has no personality (blank slate) - No voice acting. Seeing as there are many NPCs and they have several lines, its a real shame. - Many puzzles are frustrating and block progress. Could not be bothered to finish some the harder ones after many tries. - Too many dead-ends and empty rooms. No powerups. No special c...

As the I believe I heard one of the devs describe it, a puzzle "un-platformer". There is no jump button, instead you solve environmental puzzles through digging, bashing, climbing, pushing, etc. A few sections have some timing elements but you should be well prepared once you encounter them. There is also a smartly implemented rewind system so you can correct any missteps you might have made. Has a large map with varied environments. Shortcuts eventually open up to alieve some backtracking issues. Charming pixel art with only one character sprite I had a difficult time discerning what I was looking at. Interesting game world and a story keeps things moving, with a few twists, but doesn't really get in the way of the gameplay. Particularly good soundtrack as well. Followed this all the way from Greenlight and is one of the best experiences out of that system. Played on a shared account (close to 50 hrs for all but two achievements) for reference.

This game is absolutely incredible. There's a lot of depth hidden under the surface and it's a really big surprise on just how solid the game is. It's one of those games with simple mechanics and endless permutations on creating puzzles with them, throwing in new elements once in a while. Basically, the gist is, it's an open world puzzle platformer which is heavily reminiscent of La-Mulana and Fez, with gameplay similar to.. Blocks That Matter, in a way? If you liked any of those titles, I say there's a pretty good chance you'll like this one too. And not to turn this into a review for other games, but if you [i]haven't[/i] played any of those titles, please do! Anyway, if a game is this reminiscent of the best parts of some of my favorite titles I've ever played, I can't help but give this a favorable review.

Full Bore is a platformer/ digger with some small puzzle attached, style of game, with very limited low key story attached. The elements of platforming in this game are limited, and do not allow you to jump or try to get where you want as you want. They manged to make a game that is about jumping and digging feel liner in jumping and digging. Your choices in what you can do are already made for you when you enter a area. If you mess up in any way or die its easy to undo it with no consequence, your actions don't matter in any way. With how much depth this game is lacking I found it a bore to play, and while you may not, recommending this game that is going for $15 at time of this review is impossible. If you really want it then at least wait for it to go on sale under $10. Thanks for your time check out other reviews here. https://www.youtube.com/user/SocioPyscho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7zQiodux08

This game is a puzzle game that is only good for people who love puzzle platformers and find all other puzzle platformers game too easy. The music is depressing. The art style is beautiful, but not practical: you can dig through stone but not a wooded box. The controls are so-so, The right trigger to climb is particularly weak. The map is not easy to see. I regret buying this game. This is NOT a metroid-vania game.