DNA: Episode 1

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DNA: Episode 1 is a single player role playing game. It was developed by INOA GAMES and was released on December 26, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Enter the World of the DNA Universe... Inoa Games presents a new saga in the nostalgia era in the form of a 2D dark fantasy beat em' up game with a captivating story "DNA". Over 20,000 years ago, Icarus; an extraterrestrial being has had his whole life taken away from him during a war on his home planet, Ekamerand. In seeking shelter, flees to a safer planet...Earth, for his very own s…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The story is engaging and blends well with the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that feels like a playable anime.
Visually stunning hand-drawn cutscenes and character designs enhance the narrative and draw players into the world.
For a solo development project, the game showcases a lot of passion and potential, with a solid foundation for future episodes.

Gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks variety, making combat feel repetitive and shallow.
There is a lack of guidance and tutorials for controls, which can lead to confusion during gameplay.
The pacing of the story is too fast, leaving players with unanswered questions and a feeling of disorientation.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "dna: episode 1" captivates players with its visually stunning hand-drawn cutscenes and engaging narrative centered around Leo, a young man seeking redemption from his troubled past. Many reviewers found the story immersive and cohesive, enhancing their overall experience, even if the gameplay itself was perceived as shallow. Overall, the intriguing plot and character development have left players eager to see how the story unfolds.
- “The hand-drawn cutscenes and rich storytelling immediately pull you into Leo’s journey.”
- “The cutscenes are gorgeous, and the story hooked me from the start.”
- “The story of 'DNA: Episode 1' revolves around Leo, a young man burdened by his troubled past and seeking redemption.”
- “Honestly didn’t expect much at first, but I got really into the story.”
- “I'm interested to see how the story evolves and takes the characters.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a blend of dynamic side-scrolling action and RPG elements, complemented by a strong narrative and visually stunning cutscenes. However, some players find the gameplay to be shallow and lacking in guidance, particularly regarding controls and actions. Overall, while the game offers an engaging experience, it could benefit from deeper mechanics and clearer tutorials.
- “The way it blends simple gameplay with a strong narrative really surprised me.”
- “Based on my personal gameplay, DNA is a beat-em-up game where you play as Leo, the hybrid commander that has conflicting feelings about killing.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I think there should be some more guidance on what button corresponds to which action based on real-time tutorials.”
- “Gameplay focuses on dynamic side-scrolling action combined with RPG elements.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, complementing the nice story and enhancing the overall experience.
- “Nice story and cool music.”