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.
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and fun gameplay mechanic where the mouse cursor acts as both the character and weapon, providing an engaging experience.
- The art style is cute and charming, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- It's a simple yet addictive game that can be played casually, making it a great time-waster.
- The game lacks content, with players able to unlock everything and complete it in a very short amount of time, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.
- There are performance issues and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, particularly with multi-monitor setups and frame rate limitations.
- The variety of upgrades and abilities is limited, making runs feel similar and reducing replayability.
- 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 due to limited content and underwhelming weapon options. While the game has potential and a charming art style, it currently feels sparse, with some players hoping for future updates to enhance gameplay diversity.
“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 charming art style, described as cute and engaging, particularly with the design of characters and environments. While some users note that the visuals are simple, they appreciate the combination of art and gameplay, which enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers express a desire for more content and visual variety to further enrich the game.
“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.”
- music16 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its charm and how it complements the gameplay. However, many users express a desire for more variety, as the repetition of a single high-energy track can become monotonous during extended play sessions. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, additional tracks would improve replayability and keep the game feeling fresh.
“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-style song that plays throughout the entire game, which can get a little repetitive if you play for any length of time. 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, and 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 upgrades, which can require significant time investment. While some appreciate the game as a casual, relaxing experience, others feel that the farming needed for progression detracts from overall enjoyment.
“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.”
“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.”
- 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 experience is diminished by the lack of a meaningful story or challenges.
“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, which hampers player skill and enjoyment. Users express disappointment over the lack of developer response to these concerns, suggesting that the game requires substantial updates and content improvements before it can be recommended. Overall, many reviewers advise potential players to wait for future patches 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/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 impact of the game is undermined by the mechanic of interacting with enemies through touch, which detracts from the overall experience and fails to resonate positively.
- monetization1 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.
