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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features colorful retro graphics and enjoyable beat 'em up gameplay, making it fun for genre enthusiasts.
- The adventure-style level designs and co-op mode add variety and enhance the overall experience.
- The soundtrack and pixel art are well-received, contributing to the game's nostalgic charm.
- The PC port has several issues, including an inconvenient menu, inability to change settings during gameplay, and oversized sprites.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and frustrating due to imprecise controls, cheap deaths, and problematic hitboxes.
- The game incorporates too many platforming elements, which detracts from the traditional beat 'em up experience.
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of Gekido: Kintaro's Revenge is considered average, with players indicating that while the gameplay meets expectations for a beat 'em up, the narrative itself does not stand out significantly. Many users express a willingness to explore the story further, suggesting it may have potential despite its current reception.
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be both entertaining and challenging, often leading to moments of laughter even in the face of difficulty. The comedic elements enhance the experience, making frustrating situations amusing.
“All I did was treasure hunting, and it was hilariously difficult.”
“I died a few times just laughing.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that grinding in the game involves repetitive tasks, such as farming or exploring distant locations, to progress the storyline or uncover new threats. This aspect may feel tedious to some players, as it often requires significant time investment without immediate rewards.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game received high praise for its quality, complementing the impressive pixel art. Additionally, players appreciated the option to play in full-screen and TV mode, which enhanced the overall clarity and 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 clear.”
