Joutun

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A martial arts master, after his death, finds himself in an afterlife teeming with demons and skeletons. However, the master is not so simple, and thanks to his skills honed over the years and the magic of the afterlife, he will try to prove his mastery in the world of the dead. Joutun - A 2D pixel top-down game where the player takes on the role of a hero with various skills, from shooting t…

Play Modes

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

Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

gameplay13 negative mentions

The pixel art style is charming and visually appealing.
The premise of a martial arts master battling in the afterlife is intriguing and captures attention.
The skills system has potential, offering interesting abilities for players to explore.

The combat mechanics are simplistic and lack depth, leading to a repetitive and monotonous experience.
Controls can be unresponsive and clunky, making navigation and combat frustrating.
Levels feel too similar and predictable, diminishing the overall excitement and engagement.

gameplay
39 mentions
10 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simplistic combat mechanics and poor pacing, leading to a repetitive and uninspired experience. While the pixel art style is charming and the storyline intriguing, the lack of depth and challenge in gameplay fails to engage players effectively. Overall, the game does not fully realize its unique concept, resulting in a lackluster experience that quickly loses interest.
- “The story of a martial arts master in the afterlife is captivating, but the gameplay fails to reflect that potential.”
- “While the premise of the game is unique, the gameplay does not live up to expectations.”
- “Despite the character's various skills, the combat mechanics lack depth and strategy.”
- “Although the pixel art style is charming, the gameplay experience is hindered by poor pacing and unresponsive controls.”
- “The combat mechanics are simplistic and do not offer enough challenge or excitement.”
- “The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and does not introduce new mechanics to keep things fresh.”
graphics
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's pixel art style is widely regarded as charming and visually appealing; however, it fails to enhance the overall gameplay experience, which suffers from poor pacing, unresponsive controls, and a lack of engaging content. Many players feel that while the graphics are nice, they cannot compensate for the repetitive nature and flaws in gameplay.
- “The pixel art style is visually pleasing but it does not enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The art style of the game is visually appealing but it cannot save it from its flaws.”
- “Although the pixel art style is charming, it does not compensate for the lack of variety in enemies and levels.”
- “Although the pixel art style is charming, the gameplay experience is hindered by poor pacing and unresponsive controls.”
- “Although the visuals are appealing, the repetitive nature of the game makes it difficult to stay engaged.”
- “The pixel art style is visually pleasing, but it does not enhance the gameplay experience.”
story
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The story, centered around a martial arts master in the afterlife, is described as captivating and intriguing, showcasing significant potential. However, this engaging narrative is undermined by lackluster and repetitive gameplay, which fails to fully realize the story's promise.
- “Despite the intriguing storyline, I found the gameplay to be lackluster and uninspired.”
- “The potential for an engaging story is present, but it is overshadowed by the repetitive nature of the gameplay.”
- “The story of a martial arts master in the afterlife is captivating, but the gameplay fails to reflect that potential.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players disconnected from the story.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the repetitive nature of levels and a lack of variety in enemies, leading to a monotonous experience as they progress.
- “Many levels feel too similar, which makes progressing through the game feel tedious.”
- “While there are skills to unlock, the lack of variety in enemies makes each battle feel tedious.”