Cursorblade
- November 6, 2023
- RealPeach
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Cursorblade" is a single-player hack and slash bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting through waves of enemies with unique weapon and item combinations. The game boasts delightful graphics, excellent music, and mouse-only controls for mindless fun. The full version includes additional weapons, items, characters, and enemies for extended gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- Cute art style and enjoyable music enhance the overall experience.
- Simple mechanics make it easy to pick up and play, suitable for casual gaming.
- Lacks content and variety, making it feel repetitive after a short playtime.
- Limited upgrades and abilities lead to a lack of depth in gameplay.
- Performance issues and bugs can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay45 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple, addictive, and engaging, with intuitive mechanics that are easy to grasp. However, many players note a lack of depth and variety, leading to repetitive experiences and a desire for more content and upgrades. While the art style and music are praised, the overall gameplay is seen as somewhat sparse, with potential for improvement.
“The gameplay itself is simple and fun.”
“The art style is charming and the gameplay engaged me far more than I anticipated.”
“Very fun, love the unique gameplay style and the music is great.”
“While the gameplay, like I mentioned before, is simple, there isn't really much to do.”
“One build feels significantly better than the rest, which makes every run super samey, and like others have mentioned, the combo mechanics make zero sense.”
“Simply because it doesn't have enough gameplay and content to warrant buying it over other options out there.”
- graphics29 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and cute art style, which enhances the overall charm and engagement of the gameplay. While some players note that the visuals are simple, they appreciate the appealing design of characters and environments, as well as the fun animations associated with different abilities. Overall, the art style contributes positively to the game's enjoyment, though many players express a desire for more content and visual variety.
“The art style is charming and the gameplay engaged me far more than I anticipated.”
“An amazing and addictive game with a stunning art style.”
“The game is incredibly satisfying and I love the cute art style.”
“The graphics are... well, they're nothing to scream for, but it feels so good to be able to dodge every attack at once and wipe a whole level.”
“Simple graphics.”
“Cute graphic with simple gameplay.”
- music17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its charm and how it complements the gameplay. However, many reviewers note that the limited variety—primarily featuring just one high-energy track—can lead to repetitiveness during extended play sessions. Suggestions for improvement include adding more music tracks to enhance replayability and reduce monotony.
“Finally, the music wraps everything just perfectly *chef's kiss*”
“Very fun, love the unique gameplay style and the music is great.”
“The game has a cute soundtrack that goes great with the game, simple concept that ramps up with scaling.”
“My only gripe is that there is only 1 high energy, arcade-y song that plays throughout the entire game, which can get a little repetitive if you play for any length of time. Every time I died, I found myself instantly hitting that 'retry' button to experiment with different builds!”
“Also, I would love to see more scenery or more music, as there is only 1 song, but I feel like it needs more.”
“It's obviously not a glaring issue, but having different soundtracks could make this game more replayable and less monotonous.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, particularly when trying to acquire new items or cursors, with some noting that it can feel tedious and time-consuming. While some appreciate the game as a casual, relaxing experience, others express frustration over the significant amount of farming required to progress. Overall, the grinding is seen as a mixed element—challenging but potentially rewarding for those willing to invest the time.
“It can be a bit grindy sometimes, but the rewards make it worth it.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding, but the sense of achievement is incredible.”
“A bit grindy if you're going for the blades that cost 1000 at first, but then it gets easier.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It seems to take way too much farming to acquire new cursors, with the second one costing 500 currency and lost matches giving 30-40 each.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and silly elements, particularly revolving around amusing mechanics like a "funny cursor" and whimsical interactions, such as a sword that humorously "goes brrrr." While players find the game entertaining, some feel that it lacks deeper themes or variety in its comedic content. Overall, the humor is appreciated for its simplicity and charm.
“The game is so funny; why not open the workshop or sell some DLCs?”
“Me: Haha, funny sword go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!”
“Funny little game.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it entertaining and capable of infinite replayability through weapon and ability combinations, others feel it lacks depth and variety, leading to a limited experience after a few hours. The absence of features like cloud saves and diverse soundtracks further detracts from its long-term appeal.
“Even if you unlock everything, I believe it has replay value since you can continue to mix and match weapons and abilities.”
“Very entertaining and has infinite replayability.”
“It's obviously not a glaring issue, but having different soundtracks could make this game more replayable and less monotonous.”
“Though some gripes would be that there is currently no cloud save; and though there is some replayability, there is not a whole lot at the moment as after a couple of hours, you may have gone through all the characters there currently are.”
“It's fun for a bit but lacks replay value.”
“As a whole, the dev has mistakenly left out a lot of things that would make a game replayable.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with users noting that it lacks any substantial narrative or progression elements. While the gameplay is described as addictive and well-balanced, many feel that the lack of a story diminishes the overall experience, especially given the limited content available.
“There is no story or anything of substance that would make up for only 2 hours of content.”
“Addicting games to play but not enough progression on aspects such as story, upgrade tree, and setting configuration like mouse sensitivity, FPS, and V-Sync.”
“No story.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for significant performance issues, particularly affecting cursor-based gameplay, leading to a negative impact on player performance. Users express disappointment over the lack of developer response to these issues, suggesting that the game requires substantial updates and content improvements before it can be recommended. Overall, many players advise waiting for fixes before purchasing.
“In fact, the reason I am down-voting this game could be fixed with a patch or update, and that issue is 'performance'.”
“The fact I didn't see any complaints about performance on launch day made me think that perhaps the issues I had on the demo were resolved.”
“Needs more content and also some performance fixes as it starts dropping in frames after there's a lot going on.”
“This is very annoying on a game that is entirely cursor-focused, and even negatively affects the player's performance and skill.”
“In fact, the reason I am down-voting this game could be fixed with a patch or update, and that issue is performance.”
“Between the lackluster dev response and performance issues along with sub-optimal content, I'd say skip it for now and maybe one day it will be the game it very easily could be.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by the mechanic of physically touching enemies to inflict or receive damage, as it detracts from the overall experience and emotional engagement.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model is likened to that of a mobile game, offering a streamlined experience on PC without intrusive ads, which users appreciate positively.
“The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating for free-to-play users.”
“The constant prompts to purchase in-game currency detract from the overall experience.”
