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Concursion

Concursion is a very well done game, but unfortunately just not for the right platform.
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68%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, monetization
78% User Score Based on 46 reviews
Critic Score 61%Based on 8 reviews

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Concursion is a single player arcade hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Puuba and was released on June 6, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Dark Lord Bigunbad has - sigh - once again kidnapped the princess. But this time his evil schemes have gone too far and torn open a number of rifts between realities. You start where most platformers finish at the bad guy’s castle and run, jump, fly, fight and occasionally dance through the kingdom on your quest to unearth the truth behind these rifts and put a stop to Bigunbad, once and for all.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
monetization2 negative mentions
  • The level design is masterfully done, exploring a variety of gameplay concepts and genres seamlessly.
  • The game features a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and keeps players engaged.
  • Concursion offers a unique mashup of classic game styles, providing a fun and innovative gameplay experience.
  • The visual presentation feels lacking and can appear juvenile, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Controls can be imprecise and floaty, leading to frustrating gameplay moments, especially during boss fights.
  • Some gameplay mechanics may seem counterintuitive or unbalanced, making it difficult for players to progress.
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highlighted for its masterful level design and innovative mechanics that blend various classic game genres, providing a fun and engaging experience. However, some players find the gameplay can become repetitive after the initial novelty wears off, and certain mechanics may feel counterintuitive at first. While the game offers enjoyable music and a nostalgic feel, it is criticized for relying on familiar concepts without fully realizing their potential, leading to a mixed overall impression.

    • “The real star of the show in this game is the level design; it's really masterfully done, exploring almost all things possible with the initial gameplay concept.”
    • “As soon as I find comfort with one set of mechanics, I get challenged by another, and having this all culminate in the absolute bananas of multiple styles in a single level... wonderful.”
    • “Mixing the basics of some classic game types into zones, and creating semi-new mechanics out of this interaction is very cool.”
    • “The game has some really nice ideas with the genre mixing interspaced throughout the levels, but it's just not much fun after the novelty wears off and you're left with the boring and trite gameplay for each section.”
    • “While it claims to be a cross-genre playformer, this game really amounts to a collection of mechanics and mini-games that have been done better elsewhere, relying on a sense of nostalgia and homage instead of making a solid game. Shoddy animation and general brokenness add to the mess that this game quickly turns out to be.”
    • “Sometimes the maze (Pac-Man) levels really got in the way of the gameplay, but those seemed to be kept to a minimum.”
  • music
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising it as one of the best soundtracks they've encountered, even surpassing those of larger developers. The dynamic nature of the music, which changes with character selection, enhances the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable enough that players often choose to keep it on during repeated playthroughs. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some criticism of the artwork.

    • “This game has one of the best soundtracks ever; it's better than games by massive developers who spend 5 years developing one level of a game.”
    • “I thought the music was awesome; it helps the transition elements of gameplay a lot and is generally fun to listen to even when you are replaying a level over and over. I did not find myself muting the music or replacing it with my own, as I often do when playing most games.”
    • “Great soundtrack!”
    • “Where do I begin with the music?”
    • “The music changes too if you change from character.”
    • “The soundtrack rocks too!”
  • graphics
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising their ability to evoke the art style of classic console and arcade games, describing them as "imperfectly perfect" and appealing in their simplicity. However, others criticize the visuals as lacking quality, suggesting that they detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics may not be the strongest aspect, they contribute to the game's unique charm for some players.

    • “The graphics are imperfectly perfect, heta-uma, prettily pockmarked.”
    • “The graphics look amazing, the music is cool, and the game is addictive.”
    • “The first things that attracted me to the game were its artwork and the fact that it's a platformer.”
    • “Concursion has a great idea but, unfortunately, it manages to waste most of its potential due to glaring issues with the controls, the difficulty curve, not to mention the awful visuals.”
    • “The first things that attracted me to the game were its artwork and the fact that it's a platformer, but the graphics ultimately fell short of expectations.”
    • “Just look past the artwork; it detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as basic yet engaging, featuring humorous and occasionally dark dialogue, with more depth than typical platformers like Mario. While players appreciate the plot and its clever twists, many express a desire for more narrative content and voice work to enhance the experience. Overall, the story adds value to the gameplay, but some feel it could be more cohesive and developed.

    • “The story here is also well done; it is a platformer, so don't expect anything crazy, but there is more of a story than your average Mario clone, and even a funny little twist that I will not spoil for you here.”
    • “I loved that some story elements were included and the story itself, but I would have liked to see more, more voice work and more story to tie everything together.”
    • “As for the plot and dialogue, it's basic, yet at least has a plot, and the dialogue is interesting with a sense of humor, and can feel rather dark to me sometimes.”
    • “Essentially the worlds get 'broken' apart and we are running around in them, but the story itself did not need to seem like it was also a little broken.”
    • “4.5/5 -- because of the artwork and my interest being piqued but not satisfied by the story, I docked half a point; otherwise, a perfect game to play for as long as you have and be able to walk away and pick up again later.”
    • “As for the plot and dialogue, it's basic, yet at least has a plot, and the dialogue is interesting with a sense of humor, and can feel rather dark to me even, sometimes.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a basic yet engaging plot and dialogue infused with a sense of humor, often leaning towards the dark side. Players appreciate the humorous moments that pay homage to classic games, and while the story is more developed than typical platformers, it still includes a surprising twist that adds to its charm. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “This game is also sprinkled with some humorous moments that pay homage to some old games; be sure to read the titles to every level.”
    • “The story here is also well done; it is a platformer, so don't expect anything crazy, but there is more of a story than your average Mario clone, and even a funny little twist that I will not spoil for you here.”
    • “As for the plot and dialogue, it's basic, yet at least has a plot, and the dialogue is interesting with a sense of humor, which can feel rather dark at times.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highly value the game's replayability, suggesting that its engaging content and mechanics justify a higher price point, indicating a strong desire to revisit the experience.

    • “For a game with as much replay value as this, I would pay closer to £50.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game appears to be influenced by its initial marketing as a Mario clone, but it evolves to incorporate elements from various other games, suggesting a blend of familiar mechanics that may appeal to a broader audience.

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Concursion is a arcade hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

Concursion is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Xbox.

Concursion was released on June 6, 2014.

Concursion was developed by Puuba.

Concursion has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Concursion is a single player game.

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