Pointless
Pointless is a game about destroying Dots. Each Dot you destroy adds one point to your score. You can add your score to a global point pool, and see how many Dots have been destroyed globally. Rad!
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Release
February 22, 2016
10 years and 163 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed346 reviews64.7%
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6 itemsAbout the Game
Pointless is a game about destroying Dots. Each Dot you destroy adds one point to your score. You can add your score to a global point pool, and see how many Dots have been destroyed globally. Rad!
Features
- Dot destroying action.
- Five different weapons; Laser, Pulse, Wide, Bomb and Chain. Destroy thousands of Dots!
- A Global count of all Dots destroyed, using the magic of the internet.
- Eleven unlockable palettes, destroy Dots to any colour.
- Alex, they're literally a talking head. Can you find a way to be attached? Character building!
- An authentic Retro Game Gal aesthetic, right down to that 160*144 pixel screen.
- Steam Achievements, show off your Dot destroying skills.
- Steam Trading Cards, you'll have to earn those badges!
