GINSHA

About

GINSHA 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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Challenging and rewarding gameplay with a unique blend of Souls-like and Metroidvania mechanics.
Beautiful pixel art and an amazing atmosphere, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack.
Offers a variety of customization options and features like auto lock-on, making gameplay more enjoyable.

Controls are poorly refined, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with the dash mechanic.
Lack of clear guidance and marked landmarks makes navigation confusing and can result in losing progress upon death.
The game can be overwhelming and difficult to grasp, which may deter players who are not patient or tolerant of challenging mechanics.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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33%
The gameplay features unique mechanics that blend platforming with RPG and souls-like elements, 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 the game.
- “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.”
- “Unique mechanics from what I can see.”
- “However, I am more confused than anything else about the mechanics.”
- “It has a mix of Souls and RPG mechanics.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning graphics, beautiful pixel art, and an impressive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some users note that the execution feels somewhat unpolished and incomplete.
- “Amazing atmosphere and soundtrack.”
- “Loving the game, the soundtrack is on point, beautiful atmosphere, and pixel art is top notch.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 enhances the game's expansive universe, contributing to its fun and depth.
- “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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for creating an amazing atmosphere, with a beautiful soundtrack that complements the pixel art perfectly. Players find the audio experience to be a standout feature, enhancing their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Amazing atmosphere and soundtrack.”
- “Loving the game; the soundtrack is on point, the beautiful atmosphere, and the pixel art is top notch.”