GINSHA
- August 24, 2023
- PolarityFlow, Adrian Zingg
Get on SteamGINSHA is a pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with RPG elements, offering a unique gravitational shield and dash system. Explore interconnected planets, engage in fast-paced combat, and make decisions that impact your surroundings and karma while saving your species in this Metroidvania-style anomaly. Choose from various weapon types and abilities, fight enemies in diverse environments, customize your clone, and craft companion drones for ever-evolving possibilities.
Nintendo Switch
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Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews
- Challenging and rewarding gameplay with a unique blend of Souls-like and Metroidvania mechanics.
- Gorgeous pixel art and an amazing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- Customizable features and a useful auto lock-on mechanic that adds depth to gameplay.
- Controls are poorly functional, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with blind jumps and high enemy damage.
- Lack of clear guidance and poorly explained mechanics make it difficult for players to navigate the game.
- Frequent loss of progress upon death due to inadequate save points can be discouraging.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique mechanics that blend platforming with RPG and souls-like elements, offering a fresh experience in navigating secret areas. However, some players find the mechanics confusing, which may detract from the overall enjoyment. The pixel art is well-received, adding to the game's visual appeal.
“Unique mechanics from what I can see.”
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is widely praised for its beauty and immersive quality, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack; however, some users note that the overall execution feels incomplete and lacks polish.
“The atmosphere is amazing and the graphics are beautiful.”
“Amazing atmosphere and soundtrack.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beauty and atmospheric quality, creating an engaging experience, though some users feel the overall presentation is unpolished and lacks refinement. The pixel art style effectively complements the game's expansive universe, adding depth to the gameplay.
“The atmosphere is amazing and the graphics are beautiful.”
“The pixel graphics set the scene for a fun and surprisingly deep romp through an expansive universe.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for creating an amazing atmosphere, with a standout soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
“Amazing atmosphere and soundtrack.”
