Gekido Kintaro's Revenge
- March 4, 2019
- Naps Team
Get on Steam"Gekido Kintaro's Revenge" is a re-release of a classic action game, now available on Steam. The game offers updated graphics and cutscenes, new game modes, and a co-op play option. In addition, players can customize their experience with various video/audio options and controller configurations, as well as choose between original and new assets. The game features a new soundtrack and a survival mode for one or two players.
Reviews
- The game features colorful retro graphics and enjoyable beat 'em up gameplay, making it a fun experience for genre enthusiasts.
- Co-op mode is well-implemented, allowing for enjoyable multiplayer sessions with friends.
- The adventure-style level designs and the addition of a rogue-like mode provide refreshing gameplay elements that deviate from traditional beat 'em ups.
- The PC port has several issues, including an inconvenient menu, inability to change settings during gameplay, and oversized sprites that detract from the experience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and frustrating due to cheap deaths, imprecise jumps, and problematic hitboxes.
- The game suffers from control issues and a lack of polish, which can lead to a frustrating experience, especially for new players.
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story of Gekido: Kintaro's Revenge is considered secondary to its gameplay, with players noting that while the narrative may not be the main draw, it complements the beat 'em up experience. Overall, the story is described as acceptable but not particularly engaging.
“Gekido: Kintaro's Revenge is an okay beat 'em up game, but the story is where it truly shines.”
“I will probably remap the controls at some point and give the story a go, but it plays like you would hope for a beat 'em up.”
“Gekido: Kintaro's Revenge is an okay beat 'em up game, but the story leaves much to be desired.”
“I will probably remap the controls at some point and give the story a go, but so far it feels lackluster.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be both entertaining and challenging, with one user noting that the difficulty of treasure hunting led to moments of laughter, even in the face of repeated failures.
“All I did was treasure hunting, and it was hilariously difficult.”
“I died a few times just laughing.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Gekido are characterized by vibrant, colorful retro visuals that appeal to fans of classic beat 'em up games.
“I was craving a simple beat 'em up, and the colorful retro graphics of Gekido caught my eye.”
“The stunning visuals and vibrant colors truly bring the game world to life.”
“The graphics are beautifully designed, making every scene a visual treat.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect in the game involves sending the character Tetsuo to a distant farming village to investigate a looming evil presence, suggesting that players may need to engage in repetitive tasks or exploration to progress the story.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game received positive feedback, with users praising the quality of the soundtrack. Additionally, the pixel art was well-received, and the option to play in full-screen and TV mode enhanced the overall clarity of the experience.
“The soundtrack was very good, and the pixel art was also impressive. I really liked that you can make the game’s screen full size and use TV mode, which helped make the game clearer.”
