Guidus : Pixel Roguelike RPG

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"Guidus: Pixel Roguelike RPG is a tough boss-battling Role Playing Game with beautiful gameplay, masterful visuals, and a good soundtrack. However, be prepared for very grinding gameplay, annoying ads, and numerous bugs that may hinder your experience. As the game states, mastering controls is key to conquering its challenging boss battles."

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,265 reviews

gameplay61 positive mentions

monetization182 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back.
It offers a variety of characters and unique abilities, providing a fun and addictive experience.
The game is free-to-play with optional ads that don't feel intrusive, allowing for a rewarding experience.

The game frequently crashes, especially after watching ads or during gameplay, leading to lost progress.
Controls can be unresponsive and awkward, making it difficult to navigate and attack effectively.
There are too many forced ads after each run, which disrupts the flow of gameplay and can be frustrating.

monetization
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
2%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others find the forced ads after each run and the crashes associated with ad loading to be detrimental to the gameplay experience. A common suggestion among users is to implement a paid option to remove ads entirely, which many believe would enhance their enjoyment of the game.
- “Arguably the best game in its crowded class, plus, the monetization isn't predatory; and you can pay $5 to remove all ads.”
- “Progression is smooth and while in-app purchases are available, they aren't necessary at all to enjoy the game to its fullest.”
- “Nice game, but I would like to purchase the no ads version.”
- “Had to give it 1 star because of the insistent ads that crash the game, force closing it resetting your current run making it completely unplayable.”
- “This is a lovely game but the constant ads requirements completely ruin the game.. it makes it unplayable and just annoying asf.”
- “The game is kind of fun, but there are non-voluntary ads, on top of a system of voluntary ads.”
gameplay
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
41%
7%
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, charm, and engaging mechanics, making it fun and addictive, especially for fans of roguelike games. However, many players express frustration with intrusive ads, technical issues like crashes and lag, and certain mechanics that feel unbalanced or poorly explained. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable and varied gameplay experiences, these issues can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Gameplay is simple to understand but gets more and more complex the further you get into the difficulty levels, so there's a low entry barrier and high skill ceiling.”
- “The gameplay is really fun, the choice of characters and general aesthetic too.”
- “I love the gameplay, the character design and how hard it is to get bored of it.”
- “The game is unique and charming, and I'd love to play it, but the amount of times I am asked if I want to watch an ad to revive/get gold/get experience/unlock heroes is immensely annoying and kills any immersion or sense of flow in the gameplay.”
- “First off, the controls are horrible, and therefore the whole gameplay experience is ruined.”
- “I have played this for 8 hours, and I can already see the monotony in the gameplay overshadowing the entertainment.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style, which adds character and appeal to the overall experience. Many players appreciate the cute and well-designed visuals, although some have noted performance issues such as lag and crashes that detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the art style is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and gameplay.
- “A true roguelike at heart, with charming pixel graphics.”
- “Pros: great consistent pixel art style graphics, lots of character to collect, bonus rewards with ads, & playable offline.”
- “I love the graphics of the game and just the style of it in general.”
- “This game is great but boy, the performance is pretty bad... I have played games with more graphic-heavy content that are able to run smoothly, but this, despite its simplicity, tends to lag quite often and ruin a good gameplay.”
- “The graphics are simple, but require a long loading time.”
- “Forced ads, low budget graphics, not worth my time.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and unresponsive controls that hinder gameplay. While the game is described as fun and addictive, the persistent performance issues, including lag and glitches, make it nearly unplayable for many. Overall, players express a desire for improvements to enhance stability and reduce the frequency of these technical problems.
- “Animations are choppy because of intense frame drop, controls lag and register as long press (or sometimes they don't even register) and after staying in the same room for more than 10+ seconds the game freezes and forcefully shuts down.”
- “My major problem is that the game either freezes or crashes, making it near unplayable.”
- “Way too buggy with tremendous amounts of crashes and black screen problems; it used to be a fine game that I loved but now it's just not worth it.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and quality, with many users highlighting its enjoyable soundtrack and appealing art style. However, several players report significant issues, such as the game freezing on a black screen while the music continues to play, and some have noted similarities to music from other games, raising concerns about originality. Overall, while the music is a strong point, technical problems detract from the experience.
- “Music is really good and the art style is great.”
- “The nostalgia is beautiful, and I love the music!”
- “Incredible gameplay and godly soundtrack”
- “And sometimes won't open at all, just plays the main theme and the menu music with a black screen.”
- “Unfortunately, about 5 minutes in or until I watch an ad, the music starts sounding like a creepypasta, gets very laggy, and could crash at any moment.”
- “Game was okay, just okay, but then after I played this game once, I get forever stuck on a black screen now while music plays.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
45%
23%
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting frequent crashes, lag, stuttering, and missed inputs, particularly on lower-end devices. Many players express frustration over performance issues that detract from the overall experience, despite the game's enjoyable gameplay. There are calls for significant optimization updates to improve stability and performance, especially regarding ad loading and device compatibility.
- “Fun offline roguelite reminiscent of early Zelda with optimized control for mobile.”
- “It may be because of my old device having this, but the game runs smoothly while I was playing it, so I don't know what could've been the problem.”
- “Several optimizations would be nice; e.g. not displaying the Google Play login screen for every new achievement, and better localizations (yes, there are typos and the wording for item effects can get weird sometimes).”
- “I'm uninstalling this promising but very poorly optimized game.”
- “This game is great but, boy, the performance is pretty bad... I have played games with more graphic-heavy content that run smoothly, but this, despite its simplicity, tends to lag quite often and ruin a good gameplay.”
- “The game is good, but it's so poorly optimized that I gave up playing it until you fix it.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some appreciate the rewarding nature of grinding and the balance it brings to gameplay, many find it excessively tedious and frustrating, especially when progress resets after reinstalling the game. The option to skip grinding through microtransactions is noted, but this can lead to a lack of satisfaction for those who prefer to earn their achievements through gameplay.
- “I'm disappointed that this is another extremely grindy game.”
- “Good game just too much grinding.”
- “Boring and grindy.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed character backstories, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of arcade mechanics with a story-driven approach, although some express a desire for more depth and additional content, such as cutscenes and clearer explanations of game elements. Overall, the storyline is considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's addictive nature and enjoyment.
- “I appreciate the work into the story and the game design!”
- “This game is very fun and I love the storyline so far, the characters, the choices—everything in it is really good and it's well made and fun!”
- “Love the gameplay and plot; it's pretty rare for a simple mobile game to have such an interesting story.”
- “Needs more documentation; I've completed the story but have no idea what the abyss is.”
- “The game is made very well except for the sole purpose of lacking story, and the controls are so bad you'll end up deleting the game.”
- “From basic gameplay, controls, and story, it's all very normal.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Players consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, noting its enjoyable content and engaging mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many recommend it for its value and fun factor, emphasizing that it avoids pay-to-win elements. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to keep players coming back for more.
- “Overall enjoyable game with lots of replay value.”
- “Super fun game with lots of replayability!”
- “Simple, yet has a lot of replayability.”
- “Love the content and replayability, highly recommend.”
- “Lots of replayability and not pay to win.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Players highly praise the character design and overall game experience, noting that it contributes significantly to their enjoyment and engagement with the game. Despite some technical issues like lag, the unique character development keeps players invested and eager for future updates.
- “So much to praise from character design to general game design, not locking key features behind a paywall and overall such a pleasant game experience that I can't put it down!”
- “It's a really unique and great game, it plays really well and I love the character design. I've been playing this until my phone dies because I don't want to stop. Very fun, I hope to see it grow and blossom.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed with how little the characters evolve throughout the game; it feels like they are stuck in one-dimensional roles.”
- “While the game has great potential, the character arcs are predictable and fail to engage me emotionally.”