Flem

[b] Target Audience: [/b] [I] Desperate speedrunners. [/i] [b] Summary: [/b] Flem does attempt to be a speedrunner, but basic elements of level design and layout show a game that doesn't have the elements to appeal to its core audience. Leap of Faith gameplay combined with off screen projectiles can frustrate the player, while precision with jumping due to using the dpad with a controller for an example hinders the experience. Not enough variety occurs within the first hour and a half and made me want to play a game like JumpJet Rex for a speedrunner fix. [b]Gameplay Footage and video review: http://youtu.be/AKgJdI4SWhE [/b] [u] Lists: [/u] [b]Positives:[/b] [list] [*] The visuals pass in terms of at least being doable to a certain extent. [*] The basics are there at least. The very basics. [/list] [b]Negatives:[/b] [list] [*] Control implementation is a problem, with only the dpad being available for the controller, in a game that needs precision. [*] Level design includes l...

A retro themed speed runner which all from Casuals to Pros can enjoy, Flem is an interesting, chirpy, level-based platformer with an occasional cold heart. ✓ Nice amount of levels with varying difficulties each with a good level flow for speed running ✓ Fast deaths, resets and a stable framerate ensure the game doesn't hold you back when you're speed running ✓ Challenging gold medal times keep the game challenging while remaining fair, realistic and achievable even for casual players ✓ Level by level global leaderboards to fuel competition ✓ Nostalgic platforming gameplay with interesting power ups providing some neat and fun areas ✓ Music fits the gameplay nicely and doesn't draw too much attention ✓ Has good controller support with easy to pick up controls ✗ Some levels have projectiles spawning off screen which make it difficult to dodge when they appear, this happens in the first set of levels and made me hate that certain type of enemy pretty quickly. ✗ Diffi...

Ahhh this game brings back memories. In short it's like playing Mario doing parkour. The difficulty level increases very quickly and it makes you want to finish the maps and beat your times. I caught myself playing non stop for a while trying to beat my times and get the gold achievements. This game has nostalgic sounds and feelings to it, but should be great for new players as well. Everyone should pick up a copy of this game, especially since it's on steam for such a low price.

This is a fun retro-with-love speed runner that might be frustrating for some but well worth playing! The difficulty is fair, like some of those great early games! You just want to keep on playing. The art is wonderful, with scrolling backgrounds like in Sonic. The first level gives us places to walk through that give a story through these nice pictures. The controls are very responsive! I also enjoyed the music. It was great seeing the leader board to encourage you to keep trying to discover ways to beat others times just like in the old ARCADE games! The only thing is that you may be frustrated. But why is that a bad thing? Just keep playing anyway, just like in the classics! We are too used to games holding our hand and not letting the player fail even a little bit that people forget the classics of how games used to be made. There are infinite lives, so that should cheer you up :) Go on, support indie games like this! They have more awesome in store!

Loved it! retro through and through Great for Speedrunners, and also great for people like me, who enjoys casual gaming :D loved it!

I have never had so much fun playing with a booger. Some of the levels were challenging, but nothing really felt unfair. The art style was wonderful to look at, and the music didn't get annoying at any point in the game. I'll admit it was a little short, but if you enjoy racing against the clock, I strongly suggest Flem. 9/10 Would sneeze again.

Really nice platformer. If you like hard jump'n'runs you should definitely play this.

Too hardcore.. no extra health, no checkpoints.. and it was unplayable with vsync on.. It showed 900 FPS but the character moved 1 second later after I pressed a key.. vsync off, had 60 FPS and reacted to my key pressing much more faster.. funny..

Pretty difficult, but highly enjoyable. Great soundtrack. Love the old-school pixel graphics.

Very nice little game, though the final level is very painful. I would request that we have more practice given to us in an earlier stage for those awful 4 double spike things you have to dash through at the end. Those kind of came out of nowhere and made the experience pretty frustrating for that final level.