Bayani
- June 11, 2019
- Ranida Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Bayani" is a local multi-player and single-player indie fighting game, now available on Steam Early Access, with a free demo featuring 1 character and stage. The game offers a simplified 6-button control scheme, designed for accessibility to newcomers to the fighting game genre. It supports keyboard and controller, and offers 6 characters and 5 selectable stages in the early access version. Learn more and stay updated on Facebook, Twitter, Discord, and the official website.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and is a great representation of Filipino culture.
- Combat is fun and accessible, with a varied combo system that allows for player expression.
- The art style and character designs are appealing, and the game is smooth and optimized for play.
- The game is still in early access and lacks significant content, including a story mode and online multiplayer.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with AI behavior, animations, and sound quality that need to be addressed.
- The character roster is limited, and many players feel the game requires more characters and features to be fully enjoyable.
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style while others find it unpolished and reminiscent of older console games. Many users note that while there have been improvements since earlier versions, issues such as fuzzy visuals, low-quality sound effects, and rough animations still detract from the overall experience. Overall, there is a consensus that further enhancements are needed to elevate the game's graphical quality.
“I'm looking forward to seeing the game get better - I also enjoy the art style.”
“The art style is very much in line with current games.”
“I tried this game out in ESGS 2018 (Esports and Gaming Summit in the Philippines) and in comparison they've definitely improved in terms of graphics and gameplay.”
“I would forgive the terrible voice acting, the low quality sound effects, the minimal character selection, and the fuzzy 'HD' graphics.”
“Art style is not to my taste and the background feels like it came from a PS2 game like Rumble Fish.”
“Unpolished animations and graphics; sound effects might sound weak despite the beatdown you're unleashing.”
- music7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 86 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the rock-inspired soundtrack while others find it distracting or not up to par. Players have noted that the music can feel like a radio recording and may require adjustments to volume settings to enhance the experience. Overall, while some enjoy the soundtracks, others feel they detract from gameplay.
“The one thing that I could give applause to is the rock-ish soundtrack, though it might not live up to everyone's standards.”
“Sound effects and soundtracks are lit!”
“It's like you're listening to a song that's been recorded on a radio.”
“It's like you're listening to a song that's been recorded on a radio.”
“Music isn't really good, to be honest.”
“While I was in the training mode, I found the music overly distracting.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, particularly for fighting game community veterans, but it suffers from issues such as AI shortcomings and problematic hit detection with invisible walls. While improvements have been noted since its initial showcase, further enhancements to game mechanics are still needed for a more polished experience.
“Gameplay is fun and feels right at home for FGC veterans that are tired of whatever Capcom's doing with their modern 2D fighters.”
“I tried this game out in ESGS 2018 (Esports and Gaming Summit in the Philippines) and in comparison they've definitely improved in terms of graphics and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is fun and interesting, but there are attacks that throw the characters into invisible walls.”
“Game mechanics and AI need a massive overhaul.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's design and gameplay but express a strong desire for a dedicated story mode and additional characters. Many hope that future updates will introduce engaging storylines to enhance the overall experience.
“I hope this will progress fast in the future with storylines.”
“Again, storylines would be great.”
“Just downloaded the game; so far, I'm kind of liking the gameplay. My only concern is that there is no storyline in the arcade mode. I hope they'll add it in the beta release, and also, devs, can you please add more characters?”
- character development3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the character designs unappealing and lacking a distinctive flair. While the action gameplay is praised, the character aesthetics are compared unfavorably to older titles, suggesting a need for more innovative and cohesive design choices.
“The action feels great, though the character designs might be weird; some color combinations feel discordant.”
“The game is similar to Street Fighter, and the character designs remind me of that X-Men game I played on a NES console way back.”
“The character design is a 'meh' for me; I don't find it appealing and it has no wow factor.”
“The game is similar to Street Fighter, and the character designs are somewhat reminiscent of that X-Men game I played on a NES console way back.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews on optimization are mixed; while some users report a smooth experience with good performance on their systems, others feel that the game requires additional support for improved optimization.
“The game is smooth and optimized on my machine.”
“The game needs more support for better optimization.”
“The game needs more support for better optimization.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some limitations and bugs, but players remain optimistic about its potential for improvement in future updates. Overall, the stability is seen as a work in progress, with hopes for enhancements as development continues.
“The game is plagued by constant crashes and bugs that make it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stability issues that ruined the overall experience.”
“Despite its potential, the game suffers from severe stability problems that need urgent attention.”
