Burning Horns - A Bara Isekai JRPG [v1.0.6b]
- October 20, 2021
- Male Doll
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Get on itch.io StoreBurning Horns is a Bara Isekai JRPG that takes place in a realm in which free love has always been the rule until a demon popped up trying to destroy everything. Go on a hunt, Choose your partners, Make choices, Bring back the colors to a fantastical realm, and Return to your home! [THIS GAME HAS BEEN LAUNCHED! Version v1.0.6b] This game story has been written by Hexproof Yag, our new writer par…
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Reviews
- The game features a light-hearted nature and engaging classic JRPG elements, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- It has a diverse cast of characters and a queer-friendly story, which adds depth and representation to the gameplay.
- The graphics are pleasant, and the character art is well done, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game.
- The gameplay is extremely linear and straightforward, leading to a lack of meaningful choices and engagement.
- Character development is shallow, with archetypal roles that don't evolve or provide distinct personalities throughout the story.
- The leveling system feels unbalanced, as monster levels increase with the player's, diminishing the sense of progression and achievement.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story features a queer narrative with a person of color protagonist, but it suffers from predictability and reliance on archetypal characters, such as the naive hero and the cautious wizard. While not outright bad, the plot lacks inventiveness and depth, with characters failing to develop beyond their established roles, making it difficult for players to connect with them. Additionally, the requirement for solo quests before the characters unite feels like a missed opportunity for deeper character exploration.
“A queer story with a person of color protagonist, even if Diego feels kind of bland and naive.”
“You have to do a separate solo quest with all three of the characters before they fully party up.”
“The characters are all just archetypes: the naive hero, the himbo elf warrior/jock, the cautious paternal wizard, and the closed-off rogue/satyr. They never behave in ways outside those strict and narrow archetypes.”
“The story doesn't do anything particularly inventive, but it's not exactly bad.”
“All the story beats are predictable.”
“The characters are all just archetypes: the naive hero, the himbo elf warrior/jock, the cautious paternal wizard, and the closed-off rogue/satyr. They never behave in ways outside those strict and narrow archetypes, and we don't spend enough time getting to know them to learn anything truly distinct about them outside the core plot requirements.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally serviceable, featuring interesting characters with unique battle mechanics and appealing art styles. It also incorporates themes of social critique and highlights rare representation of Black and Latin protagonists, making it a recommended experience.
“It's a game with interesting characters, each one with their own mechanics to battle, nice and engaging art, rare Black/Latin protagonism, social critiques, and I recommend it!”
“The gameplay itself is mostly serviceable.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by pleasant 2D visuals, complemented by a well-designed selection of heroes and skills.
“The pleasant 2D graphics create a charming atmosphere, complemented by a great selection of heroes and skills.”
