Adventure of Samsara

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Adventure of Samsara is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Ilex Games and was released on September 4, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Adventure of Samsara is a 2D Metroidvania blending classic gameplay with a cosmic narrative of death, rebirth, and memory. Players control the Solar Champion, resurrected to reactivate an interdimensional fortress and restore multiverse balance. Explore diverse biomes, battle mutant bosses, and unlock abilities in a deeply connected, pixel art world.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and atmospheric sound design, creating an immersive experience.
Exploration is rewarding, with a well-designed world that encourages players to uncover secrets and utilize upgrades.
The combat and mechanics, while initially clunky, become enjoyable and engaging as players adapt and unlock new abilities.

Controls are often sluggish and can feel unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments during platforming and combat.
Some players experienced bugs and glitches, including input lag and issues with character movement that detracted from the overall experience.
Boss fights, while creatively designed, tend to be on the easier side, especially for players who fully upgrade their characters.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning pixel art style, intricate level designs, and vibrant aesthetics that enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the creative enemy designs and the seamless integration of audio and visuals, contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and engaging, making the game visually appealing to players.
- “Awesome game with gorgeous graphics.”
- “The graphics are very nice - pixel art 8/16 bit style.”
- “On top of that, the visuals are simply amazing (it's so pretty!), the enemy designs are creative and fresh, the vibes are on point and the audio/music fits the narrative like a glove.”
- “The gameplay is pretty solid and forgiving, though by no means easy. The visuals, while simple, work for the world it's in, and I found myself more invested than I thought I would be.”
- “Love the art style and world design; definitely play this if this is your jam!”
- “The aesthetics are lacking and fail to create an immersive experience.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring unique mechanics and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games, though it suffers from some clunkiness. Players appreciate the solid and forgiving nature of the gameplay, which encourages mastery of core mechanics like parrying and dodging, while the visuals and audio design enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game strikes a balance between challenge and enjoyment, making it a compelling choice for players.
- “The gameplay is pretty solid and forgiving, though by no means easy. The visuals, while simple, work for the world it's in, and I found myself more invested than I thought I would be.”
- “This game really harkens back to the days of old and has a strong visual and mechanical identity that I find a lot of games lacking in today's market. There's a sort of formula that even a good bit of indie games follow, so while they're not as muddled down as mainstream, they still all end up visually looking similar or feeling similar.”
- “The first boss gave me a similar feeling as facing Margit in Elden Ring for the first time, as it really forces you to learn the core mechanics like parrying, dodging, and timing your attacks properly.”
- “Hopefully they continue to work on the gameplay because it’s very clunky.”
- “It's got a decent story, has some unique mechanics, but it is a little bit clunky that'll get you a couple of times.”
- “The gameplay is pretty solid and forgiving, though by no means easy; the visuals, while simple, work for the world it's in, and I found myself more invested than I thought I would be.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The atmosphere of "Adventure of Samsara" is highly praised for its immersive retro-futuristic setting, enhanced by beautiful pixel art and a captivating score. Reviewers highlight the game's detailed environment, which contributes to a fun and challenging experience that encourages exploration. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as a standout feature that draws players in.
- “Beautiful pixel art and atmospheric score create an immersive retro-futuristic setting that is a joy to get lost in.”
- “Adventure of Samsara is a great game, tough but full of detail and atmosphere.”
- “It's a really cool game, the visuals are just insane and its atmosphere is very good.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features an interesting and unique storyline that enhances its metroidvania gameplay, providing an enjoyable and atmospheric experience. While the story is decent and complemented by unique mechanics, some players noted that certain aspects can feel clunky. Overall, it offers a fun challenge that encourages exploration.
- “It's an interesting, unique, storyline-driven metroidvania type game.”
- “Just finished the story and even though I still have a few things to find to 100% the game (which I will go back and find), I've completely enjoyed it - a really fun game, challenging but not too difficult, and very atmospheric.”
- “It's got a decent story, has some unique mechanics, but it is a little bit clunky that'll get you a couple of times.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported in-game stuttering and crashes, particularly when using specific skills such as magic repel and the sun orb, indicating significant optimization issues that affect gameplay stability.
- “In-game stuttering occurs when using certain skills, like Magic Repel or the Sun Orb, which crashed my session twice.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it leads to frequent crashes during gameplay.”
- “I experience significant lag and performance issues, especially when multiple effects are on screen.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its seamless integration with the narrative, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate how well the audio complements the stunning visuals and creative enemy designs, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “The audio and music fit the narrative like a glove, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are simply amazing, and the vibes are on point, making the music even more impactful.”
- “The enemy designs are creative and fresh, perfectly complemented by the immersive soundtrack.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have some stability issues, including glitches that can disrupt gameplay and stuttering during specific actions or encounters. However, recent updates from the developers appear to have addressed some of these bugs, improving the overall experience.
- “I encountered a few glitches that threw me off the map.”
- “I've finished the game, and while revisiting areas for secrets, I'm playing on Legion Go. It's a little buggy; the game stutters whenever I use the orb or when there is a flying enemy nearby, but I believe the developers recently fixed this.”