Golden Force

44%
Game Brain Score Based on 11 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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Golden Force is a fun and varied 2d action game, but you'll need a lot of patience to overcome its challenging difficulty.
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Golden Force is a retro-style platformer with run 'n gun gameplay, featuring four mercenaries battling against the Demon King and his army across four islands. With various enemies, complex combos, and 2-player co-op mode, players can enjoy hours of gameplay in this colorful, pixel art world filled with cute kittens. Overcome challenges, unlock unique attacks, and defeat the evil forces to save Muscle Archipelago.

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44%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
music2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features vibrant visuals with well-drawn sprites and animations, creating an appealing aesthetic.
  • The music is enjoyable and reminiscent of classic platformers, enhancing the overall experience.
  • For players who appreciate challenging gameplay, the game offers a tough experience that requires skill and strategy to progress.
  • The gameplay suffers from artificial difficulty, with frustrating mechanics that lead to cheap hits and trial-and-error gameplay.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, including issues with camera tracking and character controls.
  • The combat and character abilities are shallow, with no significant differences between playable characters and a lack of engaging gameplay variety.
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for its stale and shallow mechanics, with many players finding it lacking in depth and variety. The artificial difficulty detracts from the experience, and poor level design, along with a zoomed-in perspective, hampers player reaction times. Additionally, the four playable characters offer no distinct gameplay differences, raising questions about their inclusion.

    • “There's only a handful of mechanics to keep in mind, but using them appropriately requires a bit of skill and forethought.”
    • “But when we get to the actual gameplay... well... that's the part when the game takes a turn for the worse.”
    • “Unfortunately, there are shortcomings in the gameplay department as well.”
    • “Gameplay is incredibly stale, with the game's promise of offering a hard experience just ending up being artificial difficulty.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The game's visuals are praised for their quality, but players are disappointed by the lack of graphical options, such as resolution adjustments and the ability to disable certain effects. Additionally, there is a mismatch between character expectations based on promotional artwork and actual gameplay mechanics.

    • “The game features great visuals.”
    • “Other than sliders for audio and a toggle for fullscreen mode, the game offers no additional graphical options, so you cannot change resolution without resorting to engine commands or disable some visual effects like the screen shake.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is described as pleasant and catchy, with some users noting a nostalgic resemblance to the Crash Bandicoot series. Overall, it enhances the experience, complementing the pixel art and action elements effectively.

    • “The music is also pleasant to listen to, even sometimes reminding me of the Crash Bandicoot series for some reason.”
    • “I love the pixel art and the music is catchy, but what was a real treat was the action.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that lead to unreliable gameplay, including occasional softlocks. These problems detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game consistently.

    • “I'd like to talk about all the stuff I like and say these qualities might redeem this game in the eyes of some players, but this game is just too buggy to play reliably.”
    • “Glitches and occasional soft locks.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, as the high cost of items necessitates spending numerous hours to accumulate the required currencies.

    • “However, the items you can buy with these currencies are crazily expensive, requiring hours of grinding to purchase.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making the game more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I find myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually playing the game, which is frustrating.”
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