DROPSOL
LGV · 2023 · Arcade, Score Attack, Survival, Old School, Action
PC
Positive87% · 15
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About DROPSOL
Dropped into a dark and endless alley filled with random obstacles and special items, Jim must use his only tool, a parasol that reduces his speed, to reach deeper and deeper - and, of course, to achieve a big score! DROPSOL is a small but fun retro-style casual arcade game that will challenge you to get the biggest score you can!
> Main features:
- Retro-style graphics;
- Parasol that reduces your speed (but with limit durability!);
- Powerups - more parasol durability or invincibility (breaks the steel beams);
- Items that increases your speed and take points from your score;
- Arcade/Score Attack;
- Hi-Score automatic saving;
- Score leaderboard.
> Main features:
- Retro-style graphics;
- Parasol that reduces your speed (but with limit durability!);
- Powerups - more parasol durability or invincibility (breaks the steel beams);
- Items that increases your speed and take points from your score;
- Arcade/Score Attack;
- Hi-Score automatic saving;
- Score leaderboard.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Players appreciate this budget arcade-style high score chaser for its simple addictive gameplay and authentic vintage feel, though several note it's best suited for casual play at its low price point. Common frustrations include counterintuitive mechanics like fruits reducing points, achievement bugs that only pop after posting scores to the leaderboard, and an overly RNG-dependent 100k achievement that some feel wasn't well designed.
DROPSOL is a fast-paced arcade title developed and published by LGV that embraces the timeless appeal of classic score-chasing games. Built around simple controls and an endless gameplay loop, it strips away unnecessary mechanics in favor of delivering a focused experience where every run is an opportunity to improve. Instead of relying on story-driven progression or unlock-heavy systems, the game challenges players to survive for as long as possible while navigating an ever-changing descent packed with hazards. This straightforward design gives DROPSOL an immediately accessible feel while still leaving plenty of room for skill development. The gameplay centers on guiding Jim as he continuously falls through a vertical environment using a parasol that functions as both a defensive tool and a strategic resource. The parasol slows his descent, making movement easier to control, but it is far from indestructible. Every collision gradually wears it down, forcing players to balance careful maneuvering with preservation of its durability. This mechanic adds meaningful tension because the parasol cannot simply be relied upon indefinitely. Knowing when to risk damage and when to avoid obs…1 found this helpful
Worth 50 cents. 100k achievement was not well thought out and is heavily RNG based. I got 1st place legit in the world with 74k in half an hour. So the leaderboard is easy.1 found this helpful
i hat muh life
An old-school arcade style high score chaser with an accurate vintage feel. It's simple-yet-addictive, and well worth a budget pickup.
It's a fun little game, but counterintuitive in a sense that grabbing fruits reduces your point!! Also achievements aren't popping, even though my highscore is well above thresholds. EDIT. You need to post you score on leaderboard for 'cheivo to pop. Not good.
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