Asher
- March 12, 2018
- Danl2o2o
Get on Steam"Asher" is a retro-style platforming RPG set in a young boy's world of dreams and nightmares. Players must navigate through nine levels with two acts in adventure mode, battling bosses and collecting masks with unique abilities. With original music, various equipment to collect and sell, and a compelling story of a boy looking for his missing sister, "Asher" offers a challenging and enjoyable gameplay experience.
Reviews
- The game features several playable characters with unique abilities and alternative skins, adding variety to gameplay.
- The graphics and style are charming, reminiscent of classic side-scrollers, and the gameplay is engaging with enjoyable boss fights.
- The developer is responsive to feedback, quickly addressing bugs and showing potential for future updates.
- The game feels short and lacks sufficient time to fully explore and level up all characters.
- Some RPG elements are underutilized, making them feel redundant and not impactful on gameplay progression.
- Level design is inconsistent, with some frustrating elements, such as invisible blocks that hinder enjoyment.
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cool and gorgeous soundtrack, others find it lacking and not appealing. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its stylistic qualities, contributing positively to the gameplay experience for some, but not resonating with all players.
“Fun game, cool music and unique character playstyles!”
“A gorgeous soundtrack, simple yet stylistic visuals and esoteric gameplay.”
“I actually kind of like the look of the game, even though it is not that pretty, but the soundtrack, not so much.”
“I did not care for the soundtrack.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their coherent and interesting style, complemented by simple yet stylistic visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. Varied levels contribute to the overall appeal, making it a worthwhile purchase at its low price point.
“A gorgeous soundtrack, simple yet stylistic visuals, and esoteric gameplay.”
“Varied levels in terms of graphics and theme make this a fun game, perfect at its price point of $5 or so.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally entertaining, featuring a coherent graphical style and a captivating soundtrack, though some players express concerns about the developer's unethical behavior. The visuals are described as simple yet stylish, contributing to an esoteric gaming experience.
“A gorgeous soundtrack, simple yet stylistic visuals, and esoteric gameplay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect; some find it enjoyable and fun for a few hours, while others feel that it is underutilized and lacks depth in the RPG elements.
“While I was enjoying this casual experience, the grinding aspect and RPG elements felt underutilized.”
“I personally enjoyed it for what it was; if you like grinding stats, it can be fun for a few hours.”
