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 graphics and a beautiful art style, drawing inspiration from Ukrainian folklore.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, with many players finding it enjoyable and immersive.
- Gameplay is dynamic and engaging, with a variety of spells and mechanics that keep it interesting despite some repetitiveness.
- The game can feel repetitive after a few runs, with limited variety in gameplay and random power-up drops that hinder strategic building.
- Boss fights are often described as frustratingly difficult, with bullet sponge mechanics that make them tedious to defeat.
- There is a lack of permanent upgrades or progression, leading to a feeling of stagnation after completing a few runs.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fun mechanics and local co-op feature, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many appreciate the smooth controls and engaging roguelike elements, though some find the overall challenge to be on the easier side. Overall, the game is noted for its appealing graphics and music, making it a decent choice for casual play despite its gameplay limitations.
“The gameplay is very smooth and immersive, the game mechanics are lucid and comprehensible.”
“The game has a lot of interesting mechanics and interactions that you discover as you play.”
“Impressive roguelike game with cool graphics, immersive sound design, and challenging gameplay.”
“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.”
- music18 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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, and players appreciate the combination of beautiful visuals and engaging sound design. Overall, the music is consistently described as 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).”
- graphics18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique and captivating art style, vibrant colors, and intricate details that enhance the overall immersive experience. While some players note that the gameplay can feel a bit zoomed out, making it challenging to see action clearly, the visuals and sound design are generally considered stunning and well-executed, contributing to a satisfying gaming experience. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and engaging music elevates the game's appeal.
“Honestly a good reason to bump this game is because of the art style and motif it has going; we don't really see this style anymore. We've all seen twin-stick shooter roguelikes, but witch-themed Halloween games that aren't bad?”
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that make every scene feel like a work of art.”
“It has great music and sound design in general, decent visuals, and great controls!”
“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; we don't really see this style anymore.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users note that the game's replayability is limited, citing a lack of diverse content and the absence of meaningful meta progression, which may deter players from returning after their initial playthrough.
“+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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious due to a limited stamina meter that complicates traversal and backtracking. While the cost of chests increases, allowing for farming of enemies is possible since there appears to be no time limit, which can mitigate some of the grind.
“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, but there is also no time limit that I can see that prevents you from farming enemies if you wanted to.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is mixed; some players find it lacking, comparing it to a walking simulator with no narrative, while others appreciate the graphics and gameplay, suggesting a more engaging experience than initially expected.
“The story is far better than I expected, with engaging characters and unexpected twists.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the narrative and how it kept me invested throughout.”
“The storyline is captivating, with rich lore and well-developed arcs that make the experience unforgettable.”
“It's like a walking simulator with no story that you have to keep restarting.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game generally exhibits good stability, with only rare occurrences of background and map glitches.
“There are rare background and map glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
“I encountered occasional glitches in the background and on the maps.”
“The game suffers from infrequent but noticeable background and map issues.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that while the music and character design stand out, there is a lack of depth in character development, suggesting that the characters may not evolve significantly throughout the game.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, characterized by beautiful music and a solid immersive experience that enhances gameplay.
“Very good game with solid twin-stick controls, beautiful music, and great atmosphere ❤️”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its art style and overall performance, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently.
“I love the art style and the performance optimization.”
“The game runs smoothly, and the optimization really enhances the overall experience.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game for various systems.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as funny, with players appreciating its humor throughout the experience.
“This game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
“The humor is spot-on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that keep the gameplay light-hearted and fun.”
