Ganryu 2
- April 22, 2022
- Storybird Studio
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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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn "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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Reviews
- The game features beautiful 2D pixel art and a nostalgic arcade feel, reminiscent of classic ninja platformers.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, providing a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.
- The game has a great soundtrack and offers fun secrets to discover throughout the levels.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including unresponsive controls and game-breaking glitches that hinder progress.
- Difficulty spikes in later stages can be frustrating, especially for players not accustomed to old-school platforming challenges.
- The lack of customizable controls and issues with input handling detract from the overall experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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. Reviewers appreciate the combination of old-school aesthetics with modern design elements, contributing to a visually engaging and action-packed experience. Overall, the graphics are described as a standout feature that complements the game's challenging gameplay and catchy soundtrack.
“The music is catchy as anything, to me anyway, 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!”
“Controls, graphics, and sound are really nice.”
“[Incredibly challenging, satisfying, and lightning-fast 2D ninja action, awesome graphics, music, and effects, lots of fun secrets throughout.]”
- stability6 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, which renders it unplayable. Despite these technical problems, players still find the game enjoyable, especially in its later stages.
“Game glitches so bad it's the only thing that makes it hard.”
“It is not easy and it's pretty buggy (do not let it go into the ultrawide mode; it is literally impossible to play) but this game is definitely fun.”
“Well, maybe especially the last stage seems a bit buggy/glitchy.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and enhancing the overall experience, complementing the vibrant 16/32 bit graphics and fast-paced action. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack contributes to the game's challenging and satisfying gameplay, making it an integral part of the fun.
“The music is catchy as anything, to me anyway, 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!”
“[Incredibly challenging, satisfying, and lightning-fast 2D ninja action, awesome graphics, music, and effects, lots of fun secrets throughout.]”
“It also has a great art style, soundtrack, and a pretty challenging ride throughout.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely criticized for being frustrating and plagued with bugs, leading many users to suggest that it is only worth purchasing if discounted. Overall, the experience is deemed poor, comparable to the game's dialogue quality.
“The gameplay experience is potentially frustrating and only worth the price if it's on sale.”
“Gameplay is also as bad as the dialogue since it's still filled with bugs even after all this time, and even if I ignore them, the game still plays very poorly.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is largely a repetition of the first installment, with the notable absence of a kidnapping plotline.
“The story is literally the same as the first one, except there's no kidnapping this time.”
