Happy Stealing with Kirisame Marisa
- June 29, 2018
- Bawu Team
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Happy Stealing with Kirisame Marisa," players assume the role of the titular character, a mischievous witch, as they navigate through a variety of levels to steal valuable items while avoiding detection. With simple mechanics and charming graphics, the game offers a light-hearted stealth experience that fans of the Touhou Project series will appreciate. Featuring multiple endings and unlockable content, there's plenty of replayability in this cute and quirky adventure.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun twist on the Baldi's Basics formula with a Touhou theme, making it appealing to fans of both franchises.
- Despite its simplicity, the game provides a surprisingly challenging experience that requires strategy and planning to navigate the maze and avoid being caught.
- The atmosphere is effectively spooky, with effective pop scares and a dark environment that enhances the horror experience.
- The game frequently crashes, making it unplayable for some users and leading to frustration and refunds.
- Graphics and overall presentation are lacking, with some reviews describing them as reminiscent of low-quality art, which detracts from the experience.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some players suggesting that it doesn't offer enough content to justify its price compared to free alternatives.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is criticized for its simplistic MSPaint graphics, unbalanced mechanics, and a short playtime of under two hours, heavily borrowing elements from "Baldi's Basics" without capturing its appeal. Players note a lack of cohesive systems, resulting in a disjointed experience that fails to engage. In contrast, other games like "Blood & Bacon" offer richer gameplay with 3D graphics, varied characters, and more substantial content.
“As you are trying not to get caught, the game has a mechanic where if you run, it will slowly fill up a long white bar at the top of the screen.”
“Checking for it is easy and quick, and nothing can really harass you properly for taking that moment to check, with most every system seeming to just exist as an independent idea rather than ones that work together to make the gameplay more involved.”
“Happy stealing with Kirisame Marisa may be able to get away with stealing the gameplay of Baldi’s Basics and the characters of Touhou, but it didn’t manage to grab any of the appeal of either title during its little heist.”
“Features of this game: MSPaint graphics aside from the one good sprite in the game, less than 2 hours of gameplay depending on if you get lucky, unbalanced mechanics, no actual 3D character models aside from your own bizarre viewmodel, power-ups taken directly from Baldi, which this is a ripoff of.”
“Happy Stealing with Kirisame Marisa may be able to get away with stealing the gameplay of Baldi’s Basics and the characters of Touhou, but it didn’t manage to grab any of the appeal of either title during its little heist.”
“Checking for it is easy and quick and nothing can really harass you properly for taking that moment to check, with most every system seeming to just exist as an independent idea rather than ones that work together to make the gameplay more involved.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their simplistic, "MS Paint" style, with only one decent sprite and a lack of 3D character models, leading to an overall unpolished visual experience. In contrast, a comparable game like Blood & Bacon offers actual 3D graphics, diverse character designs, and a more engaging visual presentation, highlighting the shortcomings of the reviewed game.
“The game features actual 3D graphics, which significantly enhance the overall experience.”
“The visuals are impressive, showcasing a unique art style that stands out.”
“The graphics are vibrant and detailed, making the game world feel alive and immersive.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models look bland and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“The environments feel empty and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Blood & Bacon" is characterized by attempts at comedic elements that may not consistently resonate with all players, though some moments, like the red bar mechanic leading to humorous deaths, are noted as funny. Overall, while the game includes humorous attempts, the effectiveness of these jokes can be hit or miss.
“Features of Blood & Bacon (for the same price): actual 3D graphics, multiple characters to play as, voice acting, a unique shop mechanic, around 10 hours give or take depending on your skill level, unique power-ups, multiple varied weapons, and attempts at humor that may not always land, along with loads of secrets to find.”
“The red bar when running is hilarious! If it fills up, you die, and I can't help but laugh. The drawings are okay; I mean, there are some ripples, but I think those are there to make it look scary. I don't know!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game effectively creates a chilling atmosphere through the use of darkness and the sound of footsteps, successfully instilling a sense of fear and tension.
“It succeeds in creating a terrifying atmosphere using only darkness and the sound of footsteps.”
“The ambiance is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its eerie world.”
“Every corner of the game is filled with a palpable tension that keeps you on edge.”
“It succeeds in creating a scary atmosphere solely through darkness and the sound of footsteps.”
“The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the potential, the atmosphere falls flat, failing to evoke any real tension or fear.”
