Canek: Quest for Corn
- February 16, 2018
- Guami Games
Get on SteamCanek: Quest for Corn is a single player action platform game (under development). Meet Canek, a legendary hero on an epic quest to save the Maya civilization from the curse that threatens its people.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game captures a nostalgic retro feel reminiscent of classic platformers, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Gameplay mechanics are tight and challenging, encouraging players to improve their skills and overcome difficult obstacles.
- The art style is appealing, and the game offers a fun experience for those who appreciate a good challenge.
- Controls can be unresponsive and difficult to maneuver, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Enemies often blend into the background, making them hard to see and adding to the game's difficulty.
- The game may not be suitable for casual players due to its high difficulty level and punishing gameplay.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic NES titles, featuring intentionally limited mechanics that challenge players to carefully consider each move. While some may find the difficulty frustrating, it encourages perseverance, and despite some rough controls, the overall atmosphere and music enhance the experience, making it a recommendable title.
“This game is making me feel like I'm back in time, playing a NES game. The gameplay mechanics are limited in a good way. I get that some people get frustrated with this demo pretty quickly, and they're supposed to. They're also supposed to overcome that frustration and try again. This is a difficult game; it's not 'I Wanna Be the Guy' kind of difficult, but it's the 'you have to be careful with every move you make' difficult.”
“The game runs rough, and the controls need a little work, but overall I liked the atmosphere, music, and gameplay enough to recommend it.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story in "Canek: Quest for Corn" is still in its beta phase, leaving users curious about its development and depth. While specific details are limited, the premise suggests a focus on cultural themes and a quest narrative centered around corn, which may resonate with players interested in indigenous stories and mythology. Overall, the narrative appears to be a work in progress, with potential for growth as the game evolves.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a clear direction.”
“The characters are underdeveloped and fail to engage the player.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to create any real suspense.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which resonates positively with users.
“I like the art style.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed feedback; while some found it cliché and forced, others appreciated its contribution to the overall atmosphere. Despite criticisms regarding gameplay and controls, the soundtrack was still deemed enjoyable by some players.
“The game runs rough, and the controls need a little work, but overall I liked the atmosphere, music, and gameplay enough to recommend it.”
“The soundtrack was cliché and seemed forced; the gameplay was not even understandable in the slightest.”
“The music felt repetitive and uninspired, failing to enhance the overall experience.”
“I found the audio design lacking, with tracks that didn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its lack of optimization, which may affect performance, but it successfully evokes a genuine retro atmosphere.
“The game is incredibly well-optimized, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, ensuring that the game runs seamlessly without any noticeable lag.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, making it accessible to a wider audience while maintaining high-quality graphics.”
“It is very unoptimized somehow, but it manages to capture a true retro feel for me.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the music and overall gameplay, despite some technical issues and control concerns.
“The game runs rough, and the controls need a little work, but overall I liked the atmosphere, music, and gameplay enough to recommend it.”
