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Dojoran

Dojoran is an incredibly well-made, simple video game that anyone can enjoy. I had a great experience and will return to it often, each occasion trying to lower completion time and death count. If you have a spare $4.99, I highly recommend this game.
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69%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
100% User Score Based on 13 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

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About Dojoran

Dojoran is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Nautlander Studio and was released on September 17, 2021. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Life is not as easy and simple as it seemed in your childhood. To survive in a world full of dangers, you must go through the difficult ninja training of frogs using secret techniques created by your ancestors.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features smooth and responsive controls, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • Level design is well-crafted, with increasing difficulty that keeps players engaged and challenged.
  • The minimalist aesthetic and humorous frog character add charm to the game, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • The camera can be too zoomed in and jerks around, which may hinder gameplay at times.
  • Certain hazards can be difficult to see due to the monochrome pixel art style.
  • Respawn times can be longer than expected, which can be frustrating given the game's high difficulty.

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics introduced early on, which may limit depth but are compensated by tight movement and controls. Players can expect a good challenge, particularly by level 8, making it a fair test of skill across its 20 phases.

    • “Simple gameplay with a good challenge to finish it.”
    • “The mechanics are basic and introduced early on, so do not expect new actions to become available later.”
    • “This is one of the important elements in precision platformers, featuring a quick death-restart mechanic.”
    • “The mechanics are basic and are all introduced rather early on, so do not expect new actions to become available later on.”
    • “I find it gets very difficult by level 8 (that might be only my bad gameplay though) and that's totally fair, since it has 20 phases.”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is primarily centered around a comical frog character, which users find to be the highlight of the experience. The combination of the frog's antics and solid platforming mechanics creates an enjoyable and entertaining atmosphere throughout the levels.

    • “Platforming is solid, but it's the funny frog who steals the show.”
    • “With a funny frog and precise controls, this game brings a fantastic experience for the player in each of the levels.”
    • “The frog is so funny.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game feature a minimalist aesthetic that some players find appealing, while others praise them as amazing, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.

    • “The graphics are amazing and the game in general is really entertaining.”
    • “Pretty simple platformer with a minimalist aesthetic.”
    • “The graphics are very basic and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
    • “The minimalist aesthetic feels more like a lack of effort than a design choice.”
    • “The visuals are underwhelming and do not enhance the overall experience.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, citing the smooth controls, stylish pixel art, and challenging levels that feature multiple collectibles, which encourage players to revisit and improve their performance.

    • “These minor complaints are utterly dwarfed by the smooth controls, stylish pixel art, and challenging levels, each of which have several collectibles to add extra challenge and replay value.”
    • “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive after the first run.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as the side quests feel uninspired and the collectibles are not worth the effort.”
    • “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied endings or meaningful choices severely limits its replayability.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players have expressed a desire for continuous music playback during gameplay, particularly noting that the current system of stopping and restarting the music upon death disrupts the experience.

    • “The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing and perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
    • “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, enhancing the emotional experience.”
    • “The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, making each session feel unique.”

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is enjoyable for platformer enthusiasts, but it lacks a significant story element, making it less appealing for those seeking a narrative experience.

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Dojoran is a platformer game. Common tags for Dojoran include indie, 2d, ninja, difficult and retro.

Dojoran is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Dojoran was released on September 17, 2021.

Dojoran was developed by Nautlander Studio.

Dojoran has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Dojoran for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Dojoran is a single player game.