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GINSHA

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61%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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About GINSHA

GINSHA is a single player open world role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by PolarityFlow, Adrian Zingg and was released on August 24, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Ginsha is a unique atmospheric pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with special Gravity Shield and Dash Mechanics. It combines a versatile Platformer core with RPG, Souls and Crafting Elements to an Anomaly among Metroidvania games.

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
atmosphere4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Challenging and fun gameplay with retro styling and modern features.
  • Gorgeous pixel art and an amazing atmosphere that enhances the experience.
  • Unique mechanics and a rewarding progression system that keeps players engaged.
  • Controls are barely functional, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Lack of clear guidance and poorly marked maps make navigation difficult.
  • High enemy damage and instant deaths create a punishing experience that may deter some players.

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay features unique mechanics that blend platforming with elements from souls and RPG genres, offering a fresh experience for players. While the pixel art is praised, some users express confusion regarding the mechanics, indicating a learning curve as they navigate through the game.

    • “So far I'm juggling a few different games because of my backlog, but the pixel art is good, and the mechanics feel fresh when combining them for platforming and reaching secret areas.”
    • “It has a mix of souls and RPG mechanics.”
    • “However, I am more confused than anything else about the mechanics.”
    • “It has a mix of Souls and RPG mechanics.”
    • “Unique mechanics from what I can see.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and immersive soundtrack, creating an engaging experience. However, some users note that the overall execution feels half-baked and lacks polish, detracting from the otherwise stunning visuals.

    • “Amazing atmosphere and soundtrack.”
    • “The atmosphere is amazing and the graphics are beautiful.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beauty and ability to create an amazing atmosphere, particularly through pixel art that enhances the game's expansive universe. However, some users feel that the overall presentation is somewhat unpolished and lacks refinement.

    • “The pixel graphics set the scene for a fun and surprisingly deep romp through an expansive universe.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for creating an amazing atmosphere, with the soundtrack enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Amazing atmosphere and soundtrack.”
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GINSHA is a open world role playing game with science fiction theme. Common tags for GINSHA include indie, trading, aliens, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

GINSHA is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One and others.

GINSHA was released on August 24, 2023.

GINSHA was developed by PolarityFlow, Adrian Zingg.

GINSHA has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked GINSHA for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

GINSHA is a single player game.

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