Destinesia

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Destinesia is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Tay and was released on February 15, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Destinesia is an action-adventure metroidvania where you search for a new home for humanity. Explore the dangerous planet, avoiding traps and mastering different weapons to defeat various enemies. Upgrade your suit with remains of your ancestors as you journey through interconnected worlds, including Freak Forests, Dungeons, and Sunken Town, in this hand-drawn pixel art game."

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features impressive pixel art and a nice overall theme, showcasing the talent of a solo developer.
Gameplay is solid, with an easy-to-learn but hard-to-master mechanic that can be rewarding for players who enjoy challenges.
The atmosphere of the game is engaging and reminiscent of previous works by the developer.

The music and sound effects are considered weak and detract from the overall experience.
Some players experienced technical issues, with reports of the game not functioning properly.
The game can be frustrating at times, particularly with boss encounters and navigation compared to other metroidvanias.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it cringe-worthy yet amusing, while others feel it lacks quality and depth. Despite these criticisms, the menu track has been noted as a highlight, and while the sound effects are also considered weak, the overall experience remains enjoyable.
- “The menu track had me hopeful.”
- “Animations look pretty smooth and exploring is rewarding.”
- “Overall, definitely recommend.”
- “The music is also very cringe, in a hilarious way, but the menu track had me hopeful.”
- “That's one of the good examples of 'my first game.' It has a couple of problems, though, such as music and sound effects.”
- “However, sound effects and music are a little weak in my opinion, but overall, definitely recommend.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that while the art style is intriguing, it requires innovative mechanics to fully engage players; however, some express frustration with control options, particularly the absence of a d-pad, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The art style demands that the mechanics offer something new, and maybe they do, but I am not going to play without a D-pad.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making it hard to connect with the game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is influenced by the art style, which suggests a need for innovative mechanics; however, some players express frustration with the controls, particularly the absence of a d-pad option.
- “The art style demands that the mechanics offer something new, and maybe they do, but I am not going to play without a D-pad.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep me engaged.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its cringe-worthy music, which some players find amusing, particularly noting that the menu track sets a hopeful tone.
- “The music is also very cringe, in a hilarious way, but the menu track had me hopeful.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Destinesia is praised for its captivating atmosphere and impressive art style, which aligns well with the developer's previous works, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “Destinesia is a cool game, with great atmosphere and art in the theme of previous works by the developer.”