The End Is Nigh Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-06-23
Review summary
  • Outstanding music and soundtrack
  • Exceptional level design
  • Rewarding difficulty and satisfaction
  • Impossible achievements
  • Extreme difficulty level
  • Performance varies across hardware
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Categories

Precision Platformer2D PlatformerAction PlatformerMod SupportCollectiblesSpeedrunningHardcore Difficulty

Emotions

Archetypes

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
182
90%
258
82%
18%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
84%
Unhelpful reviews
16%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
754
Negative points
329
Gameplay points
509
Perf. points
19
Rec. points
176
Misc points
0
Point
Outstanding Music and Soundtrack
Description
The soundtrack is repeatedly called sensational, amazing, and perfectly fitting. It features excellent classical music remixes and metal covers that enhance the game's mood and atmosphere.
Importance
43%
Superior to Super Meat Boy
Description
Players consistently compare the game favorably to Super Meat Boy, citing improvements in collection, consistency, mechanics, controls, stability, atmosphere, and overall design. Many consider it a true and excellent spiritual successor.
Importance
43%
Exceptional Level Design
Description
Level design is praised as almost perfect, monstrously good, well-crafted, and consistently excellent with varied and interconnected layouts, especially in the late game.
Importance
40%
Rewarding Difficulty and Satisfaction
Description
The game is hard but fair, demanding precision while providing immense satisfaction upon completing challenging levels. Players describe the feeling as indescribable and highly rewarding.
Importance
39%
Precision Platforming Excellence
Description
The game is hailed as the best precision platformer ever made, with incredible, smooth, and precise mechanics and controls that feel tight and responsive, making it a benchmark in the genre.
Importance
38%
Great Graphics and Art Style
Description
Visuals are praised as great, excellent, and clear, with a distinctive art direction that contributes to the overall positive experience alongside the music.
Importance
14%
One of the Best Platformers
Description
Many players express that this is their favorite 2D platformer or among the best they have ever played, loving the genre and placing this title at the top.
Importance
12%
Abundant Collectibles and Secrets
Description
The game features a large number of collectibles, including tumors, cartridges, keys, and souls (with unlockable minigames), adding depth and replay value for completionists.
Importance
12%