Bosorka
- April 14, 2023
- Sengi Games
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Bosorka is a Fantasy Action game with phenomenal mechanics, sensational graphics, and fantastic music. Play as the young witch Horpyna in single-player or local co-op to stop the Grimoire from summoning horrifying monsters. Explore various generated levels with unique atmospheres, hidden passages, and dangerous creatures to save the world."
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features stunning visuals and a captivating art style, drawing players into its magical world.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, with many players finding it enjoyable and reminiscent of other popular games.
- Gameplay is engaging with a variety of spells and mechanics, providing a fun experience for fans of the roguelike genre.
- The game can feel repetitive after a few runs, with a lack of meaningful progression and random power-ups that diminish player agency.
- Boss fights are often described as frustrating due to their bullet sponge nature and lack of satisfying combat mechanics.
- Many players find the overall difficulty to be unbalanced, with some feeling that the game lacks depth and complexity typical of roguelikes.
- gameplay52 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its fun mechanics and local co-op feature, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. The game offers smooth and immersive mechanics, drawing inspiration from titles like Risk of Rain, but many find the combat unsatisfying and the overall experience too easy. Despite its shortcomings, the graphics and music are well-received, making it a decent choice for casual play.
“The gameplay is very smooth and immersive, the game mechanics are lucid and comprehensible.”
“Impressive roguelike game with cool graphics, immersive sound design, and challenging gameplay.”
“The game has a lot of interesting mechanics and interactions that you discover as you play.”
“Each run felt the same, with the simple gameplay of moving around while holding the shoot button.”
“Looks is all it had going for it apparently; bare-bones gameplay, combat is unsatisfying, and boring mechanics; the speed/movement is the only thing standing out, but not by much.”
“As you can guess, in my opinion the game is on the easy side and especially does not provide much challenge after you get the hang of the gameplay loop.”
- music36 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting its incredible quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. Comparisons to the soundtrack of "Hades" suggest a high standard of composition, while players appreciate the combination of beautiful music with engaging gameplay and visuals. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The music is incredible, reminds me of Hades.”
“It has great music and sound design in general, decent visuals and great controls!”
“Fun and dynamic combat, enjoyable art style, and the music is just 10/10 (release the game OST).”
“Music and character design are the highlights for me.”
“I absolutely love the visual style and music.”
“Love visuals and music.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and captivating art style, featuring vibrant colors and intricate details that enhance the overall immersive experience. While some players noted visibility issues on smaller screens, the stunning visuals and satisfying movement contribute to a visually appealing and enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics, great music, and solid controls makes it a standout title in the roguelike genre.
“This game is simple in design, beautifully executed and graphically and musically quite stunning.”
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that make every scene feel like a work of art.”
“Also, it stands out with its unique and captivating art style, which adds to the overall immersive experience of the game.”
“Graphically it looks fine, although it's way too hard to see what's going on on the deck in my opinion; you need a bigger screen (which is what I switched to immediately).”
“It can feel a bit zoomed out - making the gameplay feel pretty indirect.”
“Honestly a good reason to bump this game is because of the art style and motif it has going; don't really see this style anymore.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability due to a lack of diverse content and the absence of meaningful meta progression, which may deter players seeking new experiences upon replaying.
“+replayable.”
“+replayable.”
“I think the major cons are replayability: there isn't a ton to see or do and there is no real meta progression if you want that.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to a limited stamina meter that complicates traversal and backtracking. While the increasing cost of chests makes it difficult to collect everything, there are no apparent time constraints, allowing for enemy farming if desired.
“You dash around, but your stamina meter is quite small, which makes traversing the empty sections or backtracking tedious.”
“The cost of the chests scales up, so you can't really get them all. However, there is also no time limit that I can see that prevents you from farming enemies if you wanted to.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is polarizing; some players feel it lacks depth, comparing it to a walking simulator with minimal narrative, while others appreciate the graphics and gameplay, finding the story more engaging than initially expected.
“Way better graphics, story, and gameplay than I thought when I bought it.”
“It's like a walking simulator with no story that you have to keep restarting.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits stability with only rare occurrences of background and map glitches.
“There are rare background and map glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
“I encountered rare background and map glitches that affected my immersion in the game.”
“The game suffers from rare background and map glitches that can be quite distracting.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while music and character design are praised, there is little emphasis on character development itself, suggesting it may not be a standout feature of the game.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by beautiful music and an engaging ambiance that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of solid twin-stick controls and the immersive environment it creates.
“Very good game with solid twin stick controls, beautiful music, and great atmosphere ❤️”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally appreciate the game's art style and performance, indicating that it is well-optimized for a smooth gaming experience.
“I like the art style and performance-wise.”
“I appreciate the optimization in both graphics and gameplay.”
“The game runs smoothly, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its comedic elements and overall fun experience.
“This game is hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and adds so much to the experience.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty jokes and funny scenarios!”
