Frauki's Adventure!
- September 7, 2015
- CLYDE
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Frauki's Adventure," battle your way through a complex, interconnected world filled with alien robots in challenging melee combat. Retrieve the Prism Gems and uncover the secrets of Frogland, but be careful as one wrong move could send you back to the surface. Every death is a setback, so use your wits and precision to progress deeper into this bizarre world.
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Reviews
- The combat is engaging and feels great, especially as players improve their skills.
- The game features a charming art style and smooth animations, contributing to an immersive experience.
- The enemy designs are unique, with distinct behaviors that enhance the challenge and variety of encounters.
- The game suffers from a lack of polish, including issues like poor controller support and no keyboard rebindings.
- There are significant bugs, particularly in the later sections, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
- The game lacks variety in enemy types and bosses, making combat feel repetitive and diminishing replay value.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its great tracks and audio design, effectively complementing the unique art style and overall tone. However, some users reported frequent glitches where music would cut out unexpectedly, which detracted from the experience, despite the sound designer claiming it is not a bug. Overall, while the music adds a positive groove to the gameplay, the technical issues may hinder enjoyment for some players.
“I overall enjoyed Frauki's adventure: good movement and combat fluidity, nice world map to discover, unique art style, great music tracks and audio design.”
“The pixel art felt a bit raw at first, but it blends well with the soundtrack and overall tone of the game.”
“The controls feel great, the art style is right up my alley, and the music has a groove to it.”
“The music frequently glitched in areas that used to have music but then no music.”
“According to the sound/music guy, it's not a bug, but it seems like one to me.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of Frauki's Adventure are characterized by a unique art style that resonates well with players, complemented by fluid movement and combat. While the pixel graphics may not stand out compared to free games on platforms like Newgrounds, the overall visual experience is enhanced by great audio design and engaging music.
“I overall enjoyed Frauki's adventure: good movement and combat fluidity, nice world map to discover, unique art style, great music tracks, and audio design.”
“The controls feel great, the art style is right up my alley, and the music has a groove to it.”
“There's no difference in quality between this and free games on Newgrounds, aside from the lack of Flash lag and the pixel graphics.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game has mixed reviews regarding replayability; while some players find it lacking in additional challenges or achievements to encourage replay, others appreciate the learning and practice elements that contribute to its fun and engaging nature.
“There's a lot to learn and practice, which keeps the game feeling fun and replayable.”
“The game does not have any replay value.”
“At the very least, some games achieve replay value through achievements, but it doesn't seem like there are any additional challenges either.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay starts off easy, gradually increasing in difficulty, with the final level presenting a significant challenge that some players find overly punishing. While the game introduces minor mechanics for trash mob encounters, one particular room is noted for its high difficulty, requiring players to face tank rather than strategize.
“At the end of the game, it introduces some slight additional mechanics to the trash mob fights, but not really that much different except one room is almost impossible not to get hit and is a matter of face-tanking and killing the mob.”
“The gameplay difficulty is quite easy at the beginning, but I found the last level to be quite challenging, maybe a bit too unforgiving.”
“At the end of the game, it introduces some slight additional mechanics to the trash mob fights, but not really that much different. One room is almost impossible not to get hit, and it becomes a matter of face-tanking and killing the mob.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is seen as an awkward blend of attempts at dark comedy and quirky elements, resulting in a tone that feels forced and inconsistent. Additionally, the design of enemies is criticized for lacking originality, resembling poorly conceived versions of characters from other media.
“Cave Story tries so hard to be both 'super hard dark' and 'super funny quirky,' featuring enemies that feel like they came straight from a Samurai Jack factory reject.”
“The humor in this game is a delightful mix of quirky characters and absurd situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game balances its serious moments with hilarious dialogue and unexpected comedic twists.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for attempting to blend dark themes with humor, resulting in a disjointed narrative that feels forced. Additionally, the characterization of enemies is seen as unoriginal and lacking depth, reminiscent of generic designs.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for its engaging animations and the rewarding feeling of progression through mastering attack patterns, which avoids becoming tedious or frustrating.
