Escape From Castle Matsumoto

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Escape From Castle Matsumoto is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by mausimus and was released on December 4, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Two shinobis race against each other to recover stolen items and escape a Japanese castle, using their wits and tricks to outsmart the opponent. Retro split-screen duel arcade game using pixel art in 3D. Click here for full GAME MANUAL Story Medieval Japan. An evil daimyo lord has stolen the treasures of Imperial family and hidden them in his castle in an attempt to seize power. As a youn…

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The game is a fun and enjoyable experience, especially when played with friends, reminiscent of classic 8-bit games.
It features a fantastic art style that captures the essence of a Japanese castle and has high production values.
The game is free to play, which adds to its appeal, and it has the potential to create memorable moments for players.

The controls can be scattered and confusing, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the game without frustration.
The text and instructions are often too pixelated, leading to a lack of clarity on how to play effectively.
There is no matchmaking for online play, which can limit the multiplayer experience.

graphics
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The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles, with a unique C64 ninja style that some players find appealing. However, others criticize the visuals as poorly executed pixel art, suggesting a lack of skill or resources in the development process. Overall, while the art style has its charm, it may not meet the expectations of all players.
- “A lovely little two-player game in the style of the classic 8-bit spy vs. spy games, but with a fantastic looking C64 ninja aesthetic.”
- “Nice concept and very cool art style.”
- “While I said they're authentic, this feature is really godawful, lazy pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
gameplay
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Gameplay draws inspiration from classic titles like Mad Magazine's Spy vs. Spy, featuring split-screen combat and 1980s-style ninja mechanics. However, players have noted issues with locked controls and a lack of clarity in game mechanics, leading to a somewhat incoherent and unsmooth experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game retains a certain charm.
- “Gameplay is almost reminiscent of the old Mad Magazine Spy vs. Spy games where you fight an opponent in splitscreen. The Spy vs. Spy traps here are replaced with an equally authentic 1980s Last Ninja-style ninja combat game.”
- “Good game; however, the game mechanics are not very well explained in my opinion.”
- “Gameplay is almost reminiscent of the old Mad Magazine Spy vs. Spy games where you fight an opponent in split-screen. The Spy vs. Spy traps here are replaced with an equally authentic 1980s Last Ninja-style ninja combat game.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest moves.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between action sequences.”