Holua's Arcades
- September 1, 2023
- Raven Travel Studios
Get on SteamGet ready to dive back into the pure joy of gaming. Prepare yourself for four thrilling games inspired by the arcade genre's all-time favorites. From challenging platformers, to epic space battles and classic beat'em up action. It's like having four arcade machines at your fingertips!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphics are outstanding with smooth animations and vibrant character designs that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game features engaging mechanics like parrying and rolling, which add depth and strategy to combat, making it rewarding for skilled players.
- The collection offers a nostalgic trip with a variety of well-crafted arcade games, each providing unique gameplay experiences and challenges.
- The roll mechanic is overly sensitive, leading to accidental rolls during combat and frustrating platforming sections.
- Enemies can interrupt combos even after successful parries, which can feel unfair and disrupt the flow of combat.
- The lack of save points and the difficulty of certain gameplay elements can make the experience frustrating for some players.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally smooth and engaging, featuring well-executed defense mechanics like parrying and rolling that add strategic depth to combat. However, the sensitivity of the roll mechanic can hinder platforming sections, and while the enemy challenges encourage the use of these mechanics, some players find the overall gameplay simplistic. Boss fights are highlighted as particularly epic, contributing to a positive overall experience.
“The animation is smooth and well done, attacks are easy to read, which is extremely important in a game requiring the usage of defense mechanics.”
“Defense mechanics like the parry and roll are well done during combat and make the game a little more interesting despite it being very simplistic.”
“The gameplay is smooth, and the boss fights are epic.”
“On downsides, I agree the roll mechanic is too sensitive.”
“- Platforming sections are far too precise for how sensitive the roll mechanic is.”
“On its own, it stands up pretty well all things considered; fix a few gameplay-related things and it's a retroactive classic.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received high praise, with one user rating them a perfect 5/5, while another noted a strong visual impact with a score of 4/5. This indicates a generally positive reception regarding the game's visual presentation.
“I would give the graphics a 5/5.”
“Visual shock! (Graphics: 4/5)”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for having decent designs that are visually distinct, though they lack the memorability of classic characters.
“The character designs are decent and stand out well enough, albeit not as memorable as the classics.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I found the character arcs predictable and uninspired, leaving me wanting more complexity and growth.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a decent selection, with chiptune tracks that complement its overall style effectively, including several standout pieces that enhance the gaming experience.
“The music choice is decent; the chiptune style complements the game's overall aesthetic, and there are some real bangers.”
“The soundtrack perfectly captures the essence of the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps me engaged.”
“The music choice is decent; chiptune lends itself well to the game's overall style, and there are some standout tracks.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“While the music fits the theme, it often feels too simplistic and doesn't elevate the gaming experience.”
