LOG the game

[h1]Introduction[/h1] Yes, it’s another one of those Steam indie gems. Truth be told, LOG the game can’t really disappoint if you weren’t expecting a lot to begin with. This is afterall, the Steam debut of developer/publisher RobotKSR and they had the courage to go for something bold from the get-go. That takes digital brass balls and their attempts at originality shall not go unnoticed by yours truly. [h1]Story[/h1] Players shall get to control and witness the wonderful adventures of an anthropomorphic (humanlike) log which goes on a rampage against those which cut him down along with his “brethren”. A partially motivated revenge tale, yet Log seems to fight mostly other trees and wildlife which seems to me a bit absurd but that’s this title’s logic, I guess. There’s barely a coherent plot here and the visual style isn’t helping at all. Don’t ask me why he’ll reach outer space and fight aliens or how is this going to save the forest, but let’s just assume that the entire game is a drug-fuelled cosmic trip into the unknown and proceed along those lines. [h1]Graphics[/h1] Unity Engine all the way. Still, I had guaranteed stability and proper 4K scaling. It seems quite fitting that I review today a creative indie title which makes good use of watercolor backgrounds and intentionally crude drawings at the same time. Make no mistake, Log the game’s visual style is not accidental or a last-ditch attempt from a developer who ran out of funds. I really dig this style. It has to be as ludicrous as the main plot in order to click in place and I’m certain that in a perfect gaming world (and if it was released several years ago) this type of platformer might have supplanted Super Meat Boy and other staples of indie side-scrolling platformers. Or not. [h1]Audio[/h1] A soundtrack is present and repetitive. Not much going for the sound effects and no voice acting at all. Pure 2D platformer features and I wasn’t hoping for my ears to be overindulged by Log the game’s musical repertoire. No harm done, but definitely nothing special either. [h1]Gameplay[/h1] Log the game features 10 levels of various length plus a minimalist B&W tutorial. Most of the gameplay revolves around Log’s struggles to jump from one platform to another. Why is that an issue? Well, you’ll have to upgrade him a bit until he’ll be able to jump (not to mention, double jumping) enough and stop falling to his death all the time. The first level’s animation involves a lumberjack’s truck from which Log has to jump. If players don’t follow through, they get stuck along with the truck which falls into a spiked trap. Genius level design over there, look it up on YouTube. At least Log has customizable appearance, weapons and powers. The helmets and melee weapons seem purely cosmetic though. No extra armor/health or weapon damage seems to be implemented if you purchase newer and more expensive options with the in-game currency. It certainly won’t feel pointless collecting as many coins as you can. You’ll still be wacking a sword/axe or shooting infinite bullets which deal the exact damage, but those surreal landscapes sure benefit from character customization. By the time you reach the later levels which feature some barebones 2D vehicular combat, chances are that you long since abandoned playing this game altogether. Pacing is a real issue in its case. Even I find it hard to press on, despite the promise of increasingly weirder foes and locations. There’s not enough motivation here and the clunky control scheme isn’t helping in any capacity. You'll be forgiven if you play the game in short sessions, in order to relax and cleanse your eyeballs. [h1]Verdict[/h1] Weird and psychedelic looks aside, LOG the game is slightly overpriced given how simple and repetitive its gameplay mechanics and sound selection can become. Also, the developer’s decision to launch this game without Steam Achievement support (I know that Trading Cards are now harder to implement, for newly released titles) is baffling to say the least. There are more than a few tweaks which would make LOG, more enticing but my suggestion to the dev team is to start with a price cut, then a few Achievements. [h1]Strong Points[/h1] + Interesting visual style. + Shock humor value? + Sufficient gameplay variety through unlockables. [h1]Weak Points[/h1] - No Steam Achievements nor Trading Cards. - Simplistic premise and story. - Limited sound selection. [b]Rating 65/100 [/b] [quote]This review was submitted for [url=http://steamcommunity.com/groups/elitegives]Elite Giveaways[/url], through the generous contribution of [url=http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197969145048] Erander♣[/url].[/quote]

[h1]«LOG the game»[/h1] Платформер про приключения бревна, которое сильно разозлил дровосек, срубив родное дерево. Игра про предка Буратино. Злой дровосек порубил живое дерево на бревна. Одному из бревен удалось выпрыгнуть из грузовика. Теперь задача нашего Буратино найти и спасти своих братишек. В первую очередь игра привлекает своим арт стилем. Очень классно, ярко и оригинально. Все выполнено в стиле аппликационной анимации с ручной рисовкой. Напоминает любимые мультфильмы из детства. Музыка замечательная, ничего похожего раньше не слышал. А то уже поднадоели немного измененные ремиксы одних и тех же песен, которые слышишь на каждом шагу. Тут необычная музыка, под стать стилю игры. Геймплей разнообразный. По карте путешествий проходим этап за этапом к спасению наших родичей-бревен. Нам дадут покатать на машинке, полетать на ракете, сразиться с эпичными боссами. Причем самого Буратино (не хочется называть его просто «бревном») можно приодеть (купить оружие и шлем), сменить скин (особенно прикольно сделать его березкой) и прокачать (увеличить здоровье, скорость, силу, прыжок). Советую в начале прокачать Буратино. Он слишком медленный и прыгает с трудом. Это раздражает. Хотя, чего можно было ожидать? Это же бревно, а не спортсмен или пластичная балерина! Поэтому старайтесь собирать все монетки для апгрейда. Прокачка сделает Буратино пошустрее и попрыгучее.

[h1]Don't purchase this mess, unless you just want to fill up your Steam library[/h1] Junk. avoid this mess. Another terrible title to add to the growing pile of sh.it that is Steam. My Score - 0/10

simple garbage

Очень необычная артхаусная игра. Очень необычно все преподнесено, включая модели героев и монстров, локации, карта. Все построено на абстракции и сам геймплей немного выведен на второй план. В тоже время он очень разнообразен, ведь по пути вам придется не только ходить и рубить противника, но и ездить на различных автомобилях и приспособлениях, а так же летать на всяких аппаратах и о да! Плавать! Музыкальное оформление тоже подстать графическому. Это не просто сопровождение, тут представлено самостоятельное творчество, которое возможно не совсем подходит жанру, но слушается с удовольствием. По пути нам придется одеваться, покупать оружие и шмот за монеты, которые мы будем подбирать в процессе. В игре ссылки на сообщества в которых зарождались составляющие этого проекта, Без сомнения игра не для всех.

Игра о не легкой судьбе бревна, выпавшего с машины лесорубов. В одном, совершенно обычном лесу, росло не обычное разумное дерево. Росло себе росло, пока не приехали злые дровосеки, для которых природа ничто, и срубили его. Срубленное дерево они по пилили на брёвна, сложили в грузовик и повезли на завод. К счастью одно бревно смогло выбраться из машины и решило спасти своих братьев из лап похитителей. Как выясняется в дальнейшем, остальные брёвна тоже не лыком шиты. Они во время поездки устроили не большую диверсию, что привело к аварии машины лесорубов. И теперь выпавшему бревну остается только добраться до места аварии и спасти своих братьев. НО не все так просто как кажется... Плюсы: Красивая графика Великолепные саундтреки Интересный сюжет Легкое управление персонажем Минусы: Не много великовата цена (для СНГ) Отсутствует русская локализация В целом "LOG the game" приятная атмосферная игра с уникальной рисованной фоновой графикой, интересными локациями и забавными боссами. p.s.: Не забывайте прокачивать персонажа различными "плюшками" из магазина = это ВАЖНО ;-) --------------- [url=http://store.steampowered.com/curator/29000401/] Куратор Free 4 you [/url]

+1 没中文 没成就 木头冒险记 暴躁原木砍倒珍稀树木，侥幸救下同伴，如今他必须救出兄弟们，向巨型恶木展开复仇。不料装载同伴的卡车半路损毁，众人被困工厂前路，静待主角前来营救，一同复仇！ 升级强化自身角色 购置各式武器与外观皮肤 驾驶汽车、飞船等多样载具出行 唤醒同伴原木，使其重获生机 迎战风格各异的强力 BOSS 丰富多元的趣味游玩玩法 独特游戏氛围，搭配震撼动感原声音乐 音乐制作：RobotKSR、INSOMNIA 游戏官方社群：AGD

Junk. avoid this mess. Another terrible title to add to the growing pile of sh.it that is Steam. My Score - 0/10

Deep within a forest once filled with life and harmony stood a rare and extraordinary tree unlike any other. It was a symbol of strength, unity, and survival for countless living logs that called it home. However, peace is shattered when ruthless lumberjacks invade the forest and cut down the legendary tree, destroying the sanctuary and scattering its inhabitants. Amid the devastation, a single survivor escapes the destruction. This brave log becomes the unlikely hero of an adventure fueled by determination, rescue, and revenge. After surviving the attack, the lone log discovers that many of his wooden brothers have been captured and loaded onto a transport headed toward a factory where they face an uncertain fate. Fortune intervenes when the transport crashes before reaching its destination, leaving the imprisoned logs stranded across dangerous lands. Realizing that this may be the only opportunity to save them, the heroic log embarks on a mission to rescue every captured brother and strike back against the forces responsible for their suffering. The journey takes players through a wide variety of locations filled with hazards, enemies, and unexpected challenges. What begins as a rescue mission soon evolves into a larger adventure packed with action, exploration, and increasingly difficult encounters. Along the way, players will face powerful adversaries, strange environments, and obstacles that test both skill and creativity. Every rescued brother brings the hero one step closer to confronting the mastermind behind the destruction of their home and achieving long-awaited revenge against the infamous Big Bad Timber. Progression is a major part of the experience. As the adventure unfolds, players can strengthen their wooden hero through a comprehensive upgrade system that improves abilities, increases survivability, and unlocks new ways to tackle challenges. These upgrades allow the character to evolve from a simple survivor into a formidable force capable of standing against increasingly dangerous enemies. The sense of growth provides a satisfying reward for exploration and successful battles. Players are also given access to a variety of weapons that dramatically expand combat possibilities. Different tools of destruction allow for multiple approaches to encounters, encouraging experimentation and adaptation. Whether engaging enemies directly or relying on specialized equipment, players can tailor their playstyle to suit their preferences while preparing for the more demanding battles that await later in the adventure. Customization extends beyond combat through a collection of character skins that allow players to personalize their heroic log. These cosmetic options provide additional variety and help make the journey feel unique. Combined with the upgrade system, customization encourages continued progression and offers additional goals beyond the main story. One of the game's most unusual and entertaining features is its diverse selection of vehicles. The adventure is not limited to traveling on foot. Players can take control of various forms of transportation ranging from conventional vehicles to more unexpected options such as futuristic spacecraft and other imaginative machines. These vehicles often introduce entirely new gameplay scenarios, helping maintain variety throughout the experience and ensuring that the adventure constantly presents fresh challenges. The mission to save the captured logs goes beyond simple rescue operations. Through a unique recycling system, rescued brothers can be transformed into living beings, giving them a new purpose and extending the impact of the player's efforts. This mechanic adds an interesting layer to the game's progression and reinforces the theme of rebuilding what was lost after the destruction of the great tree. Boss encounters serve as major highlights throughout the journey. These larger-than-life battles pit players against powerful enemies that require strategy, quick reflexes, and mastery of the game's mechanics. Each boss presents its own unique challenges and serves as a memorable milestone in the quest for revenge. Overcoming these formidable opponents provides a strong sense of accomplishment while pushing the story forward. Variety is one of the defining elements of the experience. Rather than relying on a single gameplay formula, the adventure constantly introduces new mechanics, situations, and challenges. Action sequences, exploration segments, vehicle sections, rescue missions, and boss battles combine to create an experience that rarely remains predictable for long. This commitment to variety helps keep players engaged and ensures that every stage offers something different. The atmosphere of the game is equally distinctive. The world combines humor, absurdity, and action into a setting that feels both quirky and memorable. The unusual premise of a heroic log battling lumberjacks and rescuing wooden companions creates a unique identity that separates the game from more conventional adventures. The setting embraces its eccentric nature while still delivering a story driven by determination, friendship, and revenge. Supporting the action is an energetic soundtrack composed by RobotKSR and INSOMNIA. The music helps establish the tone of each area and encounter, enhancing both exciting action sequences and dramatic moments throughout the story. Combined with the game's visual style and imaginative world, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the overall personality of the experience. At its core, this is a tale of survival, loyalty, and resistance against overwhelming odds. A single rescued log rises from the ruins of his destroyed home to save his brothers, rebuild what was lost, and confront the forces responsible for their suffering. Filled with upgrades, customization, diverse gameplay mechanics, memorable boss battles, unusual vehicles, and a world unlike any other, the adventure offers a humorous yet surprisingly ambitious journey that transforms a simple piece of wood into an unlikely hero. Rating: 6/10

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