Block'Em!

On paper, it is interesting; in life, it is pure chaos and not the good kind.

[h1]The game is just not fun.[/h1] The core mechanic is simple: you press a button (I think it was X on a gamepad) to place a block, and press it again to remove that block. The problem is that this mechanic becomes extremely chaotic in actual gameplay. For example, imagine I'm standing at the edge of a platform with a lava pit below me. When playing with bots or friends, the game expects you to [b]keep running while simultaneously building blocks under yourself.[/b] So I run across the lava and repeatedly tap X to place blocks under my feet. But at some point, I will inevitably press X twice while targeting the same space. The first press creates the block, the second immediately destroys it — and I fall into the lava. The problem isn't really the difficulty. [b]The block-building mechanic simply doesn't work well for competitive, fast-paced gameplay.[/b] It requires too much precision while you're simultaneously trying to move, react to other players and survive. In practice, it becomes more chaotic than skill-based. [h2]How could this potentially be fixed?[/h2] I'd redesign the gamepad controls so that building different blocks is mapped directly to the bumpers and trigge…

Really fun with friends. Wish it got more content updates though.

I beat all my friends and they all ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hate me now :(

Block'Em! is an absolute blast if you are looking for a fast-paced multiplayer party game. The rules are incredibly simple: you just have to reach the finish line first or be the last one standing. However, actually achieving that is a hilarious nightmare.The best part of the game is the ability to build blocks to help yourself or completely block and trap your friends. It turns every match into a chaotic scramble filled with pushing, jumping, and laughing. The art style is cute and colorful, and the levels are filled with hazards that keep everyone on their toes. It is the perfect game to ruin friendships in the best way possible.It is a fantastic indie party title that delivers endless fun during game nights. Highly recommended for local or online multiplayer! 8/10

Tiny blocks collide Speed and chaos fill the grid Lines vanish in flash