IguaRPG
- April 23, 2023
- hubol
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Get on itch.io Store"IguaRPG" is a nostalgic homage to the 2003 Game Maker game "Oddwarg Animal RPG," where you play as an iguana on a mission to save the world. The game features 44 original songs composed by the developer and a source code written in TypeScript, using a modified version of PixiJS renderer for those interested in its technical aspects.
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- The game features gorgeous art and animations, creating a delightful visual experience.
- IguaRPG offers a charming and intuitive gameplay experience with fun puzzles, challenging bosses, and character customization.
- The combat is engaging and varied, with a unique bump mechanic and a rewarding exploration system that encourages players to discover secrets.
- The game is quite short, with limited overworld and dungeon sizes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Boss fights can be challenging, requiring players to learn attack patterns, which might frustrate those who prefer a more casual experience.
- Some players may find the combat mechanics, such as the duck guard, underutilized or not as strategic as they would like.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and intuitive, featuring a blend of exploration, combat, and boss fights, along with various short challenges in special rooms. This effective gameplay loop is designed to be engaging without overstaying its welcome.
“The gameplay is split between normal exploration and combat, boss fights, and different short and specific combat and platforming challenges in special rooms.”
“An effective and simple gameplay loop that doesn't overstay its welcome.”
“Two words to sum up the gameplay: simple and intuitive.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
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Players appreciate that this game minimizes the need for grinding experience points and coins, making it more accessible and enjoyable for those who prefer a smoother progression without repetitive tasks.
“Anyone sick of grinding for experience and coins should play this game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming retro paint style that users find very cute, with a highly customizable player iguana that adds to the overall delightful aesthetic.
“The paint style retro graphics are very cute, and the player iguana is extremely customizable and looks delightful.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its diversity and strong alignment with the game's setting, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music is diverse and fits the setting.”
