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
- Cursorblade offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, allowing players to engage in unique combos and strategies with different cursor abilities.
- The game features a charming art style and is easy to pick up, making it a great casual game for short play sessions.
- Despite its simplicity, the game provides a satisfying challenge, especially in later waves, and has potential for future updates to expand content.
- The game lacks substantial content, with many players reporting that they can complete it and unlock all achievements within a few hours.
- There is minimal variety in upgrades and enemies, leading to repetitive gameplay after a short time.
- Some players have experienced performance issues and bugs, particularly with multi-monitor setups and frame rate limitations.
- gameplay90 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and intuitive, making it accessible for casual players, but many reviewers note a lack of depth and variety, leading to repetitive experiences. While the mechanics can be engaging and addictive, the limited content and underwhelming weapon options detract from the overall enjoyment, with some expressing hope for future updates to enhance gameplay. Overall, the game offers a charming aesthetic and a fun core loop, but it falls short in providing substantial content for longer play sessions.
“The art style is charming and the gameplay engaged me far more than I anticipated.”
“What works for me is the simplicity: the game makes everything look simple but the mechanics and upgrades have their gimmicks.”
“Very fun, love the unique gameplay style and the music is great.”
“I want to deal damage quickly, but I'm punished for doing so due to the game's mechanics.”
“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.”
- graphics58 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. While some users note that the visuals are simple, they appreciate the unique designs and the engaging animations that accompany different abilities. Many reviewers express a desire for more content and backgrounds to further enrich the visual experience.
“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.”
“This game is extremely fun, exciting, and it has an incredible art style. I would recommend you to get this game.”
“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.”
- music33 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its cute and energetic vibe that complements the gameplay. However, a common critique is the lack of variety, as there is only one song that can become repetitive over extended play sessions. Players express a desire for additional tracks to enhance replayability and overall experience.
“Finally, the music wraps everything just perfectly *chef's kiss*”
“The music is great, the art style is great, the gameplay loop is great as a bite-sized chill game.”
“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.”
“It's obviously not a glaring issue, but having different soundtracks could make this game more replayable and less monotonous.”
“Some more music variety would be nice.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it consistently funny and entertaining, particularly through its quirky mechanics like the "funny cursor" and humorous interactions. However, some users feel that the humor could be expanded with additional themes or downloadable content. Overall, the lighthearted and silly nature of the game contributes significantly to its appeal.
“Game is so funny, why not open the workshop or sell some DLCs?”
“Me: haha funny sword go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr”
“Funny little game”
- grinding16 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when trying to acquire new cursors or items that require significant farming. While some acknowledge that the game can be enjoyable and relaxing during short play sessions, the effort needed to progress can deter players from fully engaging with the content. Overall, the grinding is seen as a hurdle that may be worth overcoming for dedicated players.
“A bit grindy sometimes.”
“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.”
“I want to find out what the new cursor does, but I just don't think farming my way there is worth it.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find enjoyment in experimenting with different weapons and abilities, many feel that the lack of content and features, such as cloud saves and varied soundtracks, significantly limits long-term replay value. Although it can be completed quickly and offers some fun, it ultimately lacks the depth needed for sustained engagement.
“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.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial story, with many users noting that it feels incomplete and could benefit from additional content such as missions or challenges. While the gameplay is described as addictive and well-balanced, the absence of a narrative or progression elements leaves players wanting more. Overall, the consensus is that the game has potential but falls short in the storytelling aspect.
“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 games such as story, upgrade tree, setting configuration such as mouse sensitivity, fps and v/sync.”
“No story.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for significant performance issues, particularly in cursor-focused gameplay, leading to frame drops and negatively impacting player skill. Users express disappointment over the lack of developer response to these issues, suggesting that the game requires substantial patches and additional content before it can be recommended. Overall, many reviewers advise potential players to wait for improvements before purchasing.
“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.”
“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.”
“Needs more content and also some performance fixes as it starts dropping in frames after there's a lot going.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its unconventional mechanic of interacting with enemies, which some players find off-putting and detrimental to the overall experience. This approach may hinder emotional engagement, as it blurs the lines between harm and connection in a way that feels uncomfortable.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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.
