EASOAR

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EASOAR is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Cat Yard Games and was released on March 12, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

EASOAR is heavily inspired by certain 2D action platormers from the SNES era of gaming. With a focus on build variety and customisation with fast-paced action. Side-scrolling action with addicting gameplay. Climb up walls, jump over the heads of enemies and dash your way around like you're fresh out of hospital. Demanding difficulty that has you fight tooth-and-nail in order to achieve victo…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles like Mega Man X, with tight controls and enjoyable gameplay mechanics.
The graphics and soundtrack are well-crafted, providing a unique art style and memorable audio that enhances the overall experience.
There is a high level of challenge and replayability, with interesting mechanics like a handicap roulette system that adds variety to gameplay.

Some players find the learning curve steep, particularly when it comes to understanding game mechanics and starting missions.
Enemies and players can feel a bit bullet spongy, which may lead to tedious gameplay at times, even with upgrades.
The game currently lacks cloud save functionality, which can be inconvenient for players switching between devices.

gameplay
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The gameplay is generally well-received, drawing strong comparisons to Mega Man X with solid movement mechanics and challenging boss encounters that require pattern recognition. While some players find the bullet sponge nature of enemies and the initial learning curve a bit tedious, the overall experience is rewarding and offers replayability, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.
- “Pretty good game, with that amazing Mega Man X-like gameplay. I enjoyed every second of it, all the weapons and features. Can't wait for the full game to drop.”
- “The actual gameplay feels very good, and the bosses are well designed, providing a solid challenge to learn and overcome.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's pretty good with a controller. The movement is solid, and the bosses will certainly keep you engaged for a while if you don't end up learning their patterns. It felt quite rewarding in the end.”
- “You certainly can have a bit of a tough time learning all of the mechanics in this game. It took me quite a bit of time to understand how to start my 'first mission' upon getting to the hub for the first time or the first level after the opening one. Not a major negative at all, but it was worth pointing out.”
- “A lot of aspects of gameplay and difficulty feel tightly tied enough that I don't mind recommending this game at all. However, it certainly could use some sharing because this feels underrated.”
- “If you like Mega Man X style gameplay, then the game is worth playing.”
story
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The story is engaging and features a humorous dialogue, effectively utilizing the "you wake up and don't remember who you are" trope. Players appreciate the blend of retro and modern storytelling elements, likening it to a passionate mix of "Hades" and classic SNES games, which enhances the overall experience. Despite some initial challenges in understanding game mechanics, the narrative keeps players invested.
- “The story is genuinely interesting and the dialog is very funny; the 'you wake up and don't remember who you are' trope works great for this sort of game.”
- “A chunky blend of retro and modern storytelling in an RPG platformer that frankly feels like an amazing 'Hades made on a SNES' work of passion.”
- “The story is interesting enough to keep me engaged with its narrative.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me wanting more depth and connection to the narrative.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver the excitement I was hoping for.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its memorable and engaging soundtrack, which blends nostalgic elements reminiscent of the Genesis and SNES eras with modern touches. Players appreciate the solid sound design and the overall quality of the audio experience, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is quite solid enough to be memorable and stands out on its own.”
- “The game has been running at a solid 60fps the entire time I've played it. The sprite work looks awesome, the sound design is great, and the soundtrack is killer, blending some of what we may have heard on the Genesis/SNES with a few modern touches.”
- “Anyway, a changing game with cool mechanics and a nice soundtrack, still updating (slowly but truly at the dev's pace).”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their appealing 16-bit art style, contributing to a unique aesthetic that enhances the overall world-building. Reviewers appreciate the immersive quality of the visuals, suggesting that there is much more to explore beyond what is immediately visible.
- “The graphics are pretty nice, featuring a unique art style that appeals to fans of 16-bit games.”
- “The aesthetics of the levels and the world-building really make you feel like you're only seeing the tip of the iceberg.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, failing to immerse players in the game world.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging story and witty dialogue, effectively utilizing the "you wake up and don't remember who you are" trope to enhance comedic elements.
- “The story is genuinely interesting, and the dialogue is very funny. The 'you wake up and don't remember who you are' trope works great for this sort of game.”
- “The humor is spot on, with clever jokes and witty banter that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with its storyline, making even the most serious moments feel light-hearted and enjoyable.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the deep loadout and stat optimization reminiscent of the Souls series, enhancing the gameplay experience. While some users reported minor performance issues, such as slowdown that could be attributed to their own systems or potential memory leaks, overall confidence in the developers suggests that future updates will improve optimization significantly.
- “I'm only about halfway through the available story, and already I can see myself getting lost in the loadout and stat optimization that I loved so much in the Souls series. Putting buffs and stat scaling in an X-like format is wild and so fun to play.”
- “My only performance note is that I experienced a bit of slowdown, which was fixed by exiting the game and reloading. This could be my PC or a small memory leak, but for an early access game, it's no biggie. I've seen the devs' work, and I'm sure the final project will run like butter.”
- “I experienced a bit of slowdown, which was fixed by exiting the game and reloading. This could be my PC, or a small memory leak, but for an early access game, it's no biggie. I've seen the dev's work and I'm sure the final project will run smoothly.”
- “The optimization is lacking; I often encounter frame drops that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay, the frequent stuttering and lag make it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
replayability
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting the challenge it offers through nightmare levels and the potential for speedrunning, which encourages multiple playthroughs. With an initial playtime of around 9 hours, many find themselves investing even more time to explore these additional features.
- “I haven't finished this game yet, but the amount of challenge and replayability it offers was enough for me to share my thoughts.”
- “My first playthrough was around 9 hours, and I've got 15.5 hours on record, but there's a ton of replayability with nightmare levels and even some speedrunning potential.”
- “My first playthrough was around 9 hours, I've got 15.5 on record, but there's a ton of replayability with nightmare levels and even some speedrunning potential too.”
- “I haven't finished this game yet, but the amount of challenge and replayability it has was enough for me to share my thoughts.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect somewhat tedious due to both characters and enemies feeling "bullet spongy," which can slow down progress despite upgrades. However, the overall gameplay remains enjoyable, with well-designed bosses that offer a satisfying challenge.
- “Both you and the enemies feel a bit bullet spongy, which can make things tedious at times, even with upgrades. However, the actual gameplay feels very good, and the bosses are well designed, providing a solid challenge to learn and overcome.”