Calturin
- August 23, 2021
- Lasse Zacho Malver
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Get on itch.io Store"Calturin" is a fantasy shooter game where you are a resurrected hero forced to fight bosses in the Gauntlet of Portals by a necromancer. The game offers 8 unique boss fights, a compelling story, and the option to choose your skill improvements. With red and black portals for increased difficulty and suitability for both normal playthroughs and speedrunning, the game boasts good graphics and is a challenging bullet hell boss rush experience.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Web Browser
Windows
Xbox One
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features engaging and well-designed boss fights that are challenging but fair.
- It has a unique aesthetic with great pixel art, solid voice acting, and a satisfying combat system.
- The gameplay is polished, with tight controls and a variety of mechanics that keep the experience fresh and enjoyable.
- The game lacks a pause feature, which can lead to frustrating situations during long boss fights.
- There are unskippable death screens and a tedious backtrack to levels after dying, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
- Some bosses have inconsistent difficulty, with certain encounters feeling disproportionately harder than others.
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique aesthetic and strong art direction, particularly for an indie title, with many appreciating the pixel art style that complements the story. However, some users note that the visuals can appear somewhat amateurish or lacking in polish at times. Overall, the artwork is considered impressive, contributing positively to the game's overall experience.
“The graphics are pretty darn good for a small indie game, and the art direction makes it all fit together.”
“The pixel art style also fits the game and its story very well.”
“Artwork is amazing.”
“I really like the graphics, although they do seem somewhat amateurish at times or lacking some small amount of polish that I can't put my finger on.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its polish and variety, featuring well-designed levels and unique boss mechanics that provide a satisfying challenge. Despite some rough edges, such as the user interface, the core mechanics and diverse gameplay elements make for an engaging experience.
“Every level had its own challenges and every boss had its own well-built mechanics.”
“I was challenged a bit and enjoyed the variety of boss mechanics used.”
“The game has some rough edges (like the UI) but everything can be ignored when the gameplay is so polished!”
“The game has some rough edges (like the UI), but everything can be ignored when the gameplay is so damn polished!”
“The game has some rough edges (like the UI), but everything can be ignored when the gameplay is so damn polished!”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its cool soundtrack and overall quality. It complements the game's impressive graphics and enhances the overall experience, alongside commendable voice acting and tight controls.
“The voice acting is wonderful, the controls are nice and tight, and the music is really good as well.”
“Great game with nice graphics and a cool soundtrack.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it may become a repetitive and monotonous experience over time.
“But it can be tedious”
“But it can be tedious”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The pixel art style is praised for its strong alignment with the game's narrative, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
“The pixel art style also fits the game and its story very well.”
