Juro Janosik
- October 25, 2021
- Black Deer Games
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging narrative centered around the legendary Slovak hero Juro Janosik, providing a fun blend of history and gameplay.
- The puzzles are enjoyable and not overly complex, making for a rewarding experience as players solve them while exploring beautifully designed environments.
- The graphics and sound design are well-crafted, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- The controls can be awkward and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially in combat and inventory management.
- There are technical issues, including bugs that affect gameplay, such as enemies not registering hits and visibility problems with guards.
- The interiors of the castles can feel repetitive, lacking variety and uniqueness, which detracts from the exploration aspect of the game.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its richness and uniqueness, combining engaging combat mechanics with enjoyable puzzles, platforming, and challenging traps. Players appreciate the relaxing atmosphere and the artistic elements, making it a standout experience for fans of indie games. The representation of the Slovak national hero adds a humorous touch to the overall gameplay.
“With its rich gameplay and atmosphere, this hidden gem is a must-play for fans of unique and artistic indie games.”
“Gameplay is more fun than I expected - there are nice puzzles, platforming, traps, and fights which can be actually quite challenging.”
“Overall, it's a very nice relaxing game with good gameplay and music.”
“What about the gameplay?”
“Also, it is about a Slovak national hero who was a famous thief - which I find quite funny. His character is represented in gameplay really well.”
- music7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being pleasant, catchy, and fitting well with the overall gameplay, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the combination of good sound design and music, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.
“Otherwise it was a pleasure to play, enjoyed every minute of it including mini-games, catchy music, and beautiful visual design.”
“I also like the sounds and music; I highly recommend this game to everyone!”
“Overall it's a very nice relaxing game with good gameplay and music.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a simple yet appealing low-poly style, complemented by a fitting soundtrack. Players appreciate the variety of settings available for both graphics and sound, enhancing the overall experience.
“I like the graphic style and sounds.”
“The game's visuals are simple, but good, along with pleasant music.”
“I also like low poly graphics and the Slovak legendary hero theme.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is well-received for its engaging presentation of the character Juraj Janosik and the overall backstory, though some players suggest that incorporating static images at the beginning of levels could enhance the storytelling experience.
“The game is easy to play, easy to understand, and I love the way it presents Juraj Janosik and the overall backstory of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be engaging, as the puzzles are original and not tedious, making them enjoyable to solve despite their simplicity and quick resolution.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of this indie game is praised for its richness and artistic quality, making it a standout experience for fans of unique gameplay.
“With its rich gameplay and atmosphere, this hidden gem is a must-play for fans of unique and artistic indie games.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game runs smoothly, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“The game runs smoothly.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a high frame rate without sacrificing graphics quality.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its portrayal of a Slovak national hero known for being a thief, which adds a comedic twist to the gameplay. Players appreciate how this character's traits are effectively integrated into the game, enhancing the overall humorous experience.
“The game features a Slovak national hero who was a famous thief, which I find quite funny. His character is represented in gameplay really well.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and absurd scenarios that make every moment enjoyable.”
