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OVERVIEWDojo Masters is an indie fighting game with a heavy focus on representing the various Martial Arts. The game is designed to be easy to pick up & play, but insanely difficult to master. Unlike a traditional fighting game, you don't lose once your Stamina is depleted. You must first deplete your opponent's stamina and then knock them down to win!Easy To Play Insanely Difficult To Mast…

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • Dojo Masters is an incredibly fun fighting game that's easy to learn but hard to master, making it accessible for newcomers while still offering depth for experienced players.
  • The game features a variety of martial arts styles, each with unique mechanics, which adds to the overall enjoyment and replayability.
  • The vibrant visuals, energetic soundtrack, and smooth gameplay create an engaging experience that is perfect for both casual play and competitive matches.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization on the Steam Deck, leading to performance issues that hinder the overall experience.
  • Some players have reported frustrating control remapping issues that affect gameplay and menu navigation, making it difficult to customize controls.
  • The online player base is currently low, which can lead to long wait times for matches and a lack of competitive play.
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its accessibility, being easy to pick up yet offering significant depth and mastery through its well-designed mechanics. With simple inputs and movement, players can engage in skillful play that emphasizes timing and concentration, while the dojo system effectively teaches character moves and combos. Overall, the game strikes a balance between simplicity and complexity, making it engaging for both casual and competitive players.

    • “Great gameplay, easy to pick up, hard to master.”
    • “The game is very easy to get the hang of but has many layers of mastery when you start going deeper into the mechanics.”
    • “While the inputs and movement are simple, the gameplay still has depth and some moves in the game require strict timing, but are not required to have fun or play decently online.”
    • “Despite being so simple, it's not shallow or boring because the mechanics are refined to emphasize skill and concentration.”
    • “For a 2-button fighting game, Dojo Masters radiates mechanical depth and nuance that some modern fighting games fail to capture or obfuscate behind 'system mechanics'.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's soundtrack is highly praised for its energetic blend of drum and bass, hip-hop, and rock, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the dynamic nature of the music, which intensifies as the timer counts down, creating an engaging atmosphere for combat. However, some users have reported issues with sound effects intermittently cutting out, including the victory chime.

    • “The soundtrack in this game is wonderful and full of energy.”
    • “The music is a really good mix of drum and bass, hip-hop, and rock.”
    • “I believe it changes based on the timer, so as the timer ticks down the music gets more intense.”
    • “Music and sound effects also randomly cut out or don't play, like the victory chime.”
    • “The music is dynamic in some way, though I’m not sure how it works exactly.”
    • “I believe it changes based on the timer, so as the timer ticks down, the music gets more intense.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their nostalgic low-resolution art style and vibrant animations, effectively capturing the essence of classic fighters while providing a visceral experience. The retro aesthetic, complemented by chunky sound effects, enhances the overall feel, although some players find menu navigation challenging due to the design choices. Overall, the visuals are well-received, with a strong emphasis on martial arts representation.

    • “I love the visuals; they have really captured what made games in this style so special.”
    • “It feels much more visceral than most AAA top graphic fighters, and the martial arts feel ace and very well represented.”
    • “The art style in the game is low-res and has really cool animations.”
    • “Like not that I hate the art style, but the frame data option takes some getting used to because of size and resolution.”
    • “Due to the retro aesthetic, the location and description of some menu options are not immediately clear.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, where frame rates fluctuate between 20 and 60, rendering it nearly unplayable. Additionally, it lacks proper responsive screen design, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The truth is that this game is incredibly poorly optimized for responsive screen design.”
    • “Can't leave a real review until the game's performance is fixed on the Steam Deck; the frame rate constantly bounces from 20 to 60, making it pretty unplayable.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its entertaining animations and the comedic effect of taunting with a face-the-camera-turn. Players find the combination of Krav Maga dashes and pressure mechanics to be particularly amusing, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience.

    • “Animations are great and the option to taunt with the face-the-camera-turn is hilarious.”
    • “Krav Maga dashes + pressure were hilarious.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the game for its charming and well-designed characters, highlighting that these aspects are evident from the very beginning.

    • “Incredibly charming and great character designs right from the start.”
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