∀kashicforce
- March 29, 2019
- Endless Shirafu
Get on SteamAkashicforce is a puzzle-game-like, rhythm-game-like game where you input commands to use moves like in a fighting game. The goal is to crush your opponent to a pulp with an immense amount of blocks.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly original and offers a unique blend of puzzle, fighting, and rhythm elements that create an intense and fun experience.
- The music and art are highly praised, with superb electronic tracks that enhance the gameplay and visually appealing graphics.
- Once players invest time into learning the mechanics, the gameplay becomes very engaging and rewarding, with a steep but satisfying learning curve.
- The game has a steep learning curve, with many players finding the manual and tutorials confusing, leading to a lack of understanding of the game mechanics.
- There are technical issues, such as the need to modify a text file to start the game and the absence of online multiplayer options, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The story mode features non-skippable dialogues and cutscenes that can disrupt the pacing for players looking for a fast-paced experience.
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being convoluted and difficult to follow, with non-skippable dialogues and a lack of clear explanations for its terminology, making it hard for players to connect with the characters and plot. While there are elements like plot twists and a secret boss battle that add intrigue, the overall narrative is considered forgettable and confusing, detracting from the gameplay experience. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the character artwork and the potential for deeper storytelling in future installments.
“This mode will unlock a harder set of battles, a slightly different story with plot twists, and include a secret boss battle.”
“It is worth mentioning that the character artwork sprites for every orchid are very cute, and I would have loved to see more of the story focus on them specifically.”
“Story mode brings light into the darkness of what happens in the other games.”
“The story is a bit hard to follow as it uses a lot of terms that don't explain what is happening in the story.”
“Without anything to describe and establish the setting and storyline, it is very hard to feel attached to the story or any of the characters that you meet throughout the game.”
“At the same time, the game can be difficult to learn, has a forgettable storyline, can be taxing on the fingers, has overly bright and glaring visuals, and doesn't seem to allow online multiplayer games with friends on Steam.”
- music10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in ∀kashicforce is highly praised, featuring superb electronic tracks that enhance the gameplay experience and create an energetic atmosphere during matches. Players particularly enjoy the catchy theme song "katachi no nai hana" and the overall techno soundtrack, which complements the game's vibrant visuals and fast-paced mechanics. Many reviewers express a desire for a soundtrack DLC, highlighting the music's significant impact on their enjoyment of the game.
“The music is superb in this.”
“It's all electronic music and really hypes up the matches.”
“Overall, ∀kashicforce is an arcade doujin puzzle and strategy fighting game with cute anime girls, flashy and attractive animation that includes nice techno music and a good theme song.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
“While the game has a catchy soundtrack, it quickly becomes monotonous and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
“The electronic music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's theme, detracting from the immersion.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique blend of rhythm mechanics and puzzle elements reminiscent of Puyo Puyo, focusing on shooting colored orbs, raising shields, and executing special moves to create combos and overwhelm opponents. While the fast-paced action is engaging, players may find the single rhythm mechanic challenging to execute on a controller, and understanding the game's intricacies can be less intuitive despite most information being clearly presented.
“The gameplay consists of shooting at colored orbs, raising shields, and using a variety of different special moves called commands to destroy large numbers of blocks to build up combos, or to send a variety of orbs into an opponent's area that pile up stacking to the top to defeat the opponent.”
“Unique puzzle (Puyo Puyo style) with rhythm music element + fast-paced gameplay.”
“The rhythm part of this game only pertains to one mechanic, which is pretty impractical to actually do on a controller.”
“While the gameplay was quick, coming to understand things inside the game might not be.”
“Most of the relevant info during gameplay is pretty visible aside from a few things.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics feature cute and charming character artwork sprites, which users appreciated, but some found the visuals overly bright and glaring, particularly during intense battle segments. While the artwork and dialogue in channeling mode are enjoyable, the lack of a strong introduction detracts from the overall experience.
“The character artwork sprites for every orchid are very cute, and I would have loved to see more of the story focus on them specifically.”
“The cute and sometimes comical artwork and dialogue in channeling mode adds a charming touch to the game.”
“The visuals are vibrant and engaging, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.”
“My fingers really hurt after holding and mashing certain button combinations, and some of the battle segments, such as world enchant and the battle with the final boss, can have overly bright and glaring visuals, especially when playing the game at night.”
“Finally, the cute and sometimes comical artwork and dialogue in channeling mode was let down by a lack of a decent introduction or opener.”
“At the same time, the game can be difficult to learn, has a forgettable storyline, can be taxing on the fingers, has overly bright and glaring visuals, and doesn't seem to allow online multiplayer games with friends on Steam.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While some users suggest that improved controller optimization would enhance the experience, the consensus is that keyboard controls are superior for this game.
“The game's optimization for keyboard controls is impressive, providing a seamless experience.”
“While better optimization for controllers would be appreciated, the keyboard setup truly shines in this game.”
“The overall optimization enhances gameplay, making it smooth and enjoyable regardless of the control method.”
