Ganryu 2

Despite some occasional slowdown and framerate shenanigans Ganryu 2 is beautifully animated and moves around at a fair old lick, and the whole package is just a gorgeous neo-retro arcade treat.

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In "Ganryu 2," a retro-style action game, players control Ganryu, a ronin seeking revenge against those who wronged him. The game features side-scrolling combat and exploration, with Ganryu battling various enemies and bosses across different stages. The story follows Ganryu's journey for redemption, set in feudal Japan with historical and mythical elements.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features nice controls, graphics, and sound, reminiscent of classic Sega Shinobi games.
It offers a fun and challenging arcade-style experience that appeals to fans of the genre.
The art style and music are praised for their nostalgic and engaging qualities.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including unresponsive jumping and input issues that hinder gameplay.
Players are frustrated by the lack of continues and the harsh penalty of restarting levels upon death.
Difficulty spikes in later stages and simplistic boss designs detract from the overall experience.

graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their gorgeous 16/32-bit arcade style, featuring vibrant colors and effective parallax effects that enhance the nostalgic feel. The art style complements the game's old-school sensibility, contributing to a visually appealing and engaging experience. Overall, the graphics are described as a standout aspect that adds to the game's charm and challenge.
- “The graphics are gorgeous 16/32 bit arcade style with that parallax I love and plenty of color, and it's just non-stop action!”
- “It also has a great art style, soundtrack, and pretty challenging ride throughout.”
- “Controls, graphics, and sound are really nice.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly in ultrawide mode and during the final stage. Despite these problems, players still find the game enjoyable overall.
- “Game glitches are so bad that they make it difficult to enjoy.”
- “It's not easy and it's pretty buggy; do not let it go into ultrawide mode, as it becomes literally impossible to play. However, this game is definitely fun.”
- “The last stage, in particular, seems a bit buggy and glitchy.”
gameplay
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being frustrating and plagued by persistent bugs, leading many users to suggest that it is only worth purchasing at a discounted price. Overall, the experience is deemed unsatisfactory and comparable to the poor quality of the dialogue.
- “The gameplay experience is potentially frustrating and only worth the price if it's on sale.”
- “Gameplay is as bad as the dialogue, filled with bugs even after all this time. Even if I ignore them, the game still plays very poorly.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for being catchy and engaging, complementing the vibrant 16/32-bit arcade art style. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the non-stop action and overall challenging experience.
- “The music is catchy as anything, and the graphics are gorgeous 16/32 bit arcade style with that parallax I love and plenty of color, and it's just non-stop action!”
- “It also has a great art style, soundtrack, and a pretty challenging ride throughout.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The story is largely a repetition of the first installment, with the notable absence of a kidnapping plot element.
- “The story is literally the same as the first one, except there's no kidnapping this time.”
- “The plot feels recycled and lacks any real innovation or depth.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”