Kagura Survivors: Endless Night

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Something is wrong in the Kaguraverse. An anomaly is creating tears in space-time and causing parallel worlds to converge! It falls upon Kagura-chan, the vessel of the Goddess's will, to get to the bottom of this crisis and return order to the various universes.

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Play Modes

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

Kagura Survivors: Endless Night screenshot

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 515 reviews

gameplay23 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a good time-killing experience.
The graphics and character design are appealing, especially for fans of anime.
The gameplay offers a unique twist on the Vampire Survivors formula with engaging upgrades and power-ups.

The game suffers from balance issues, making early levels frustratingly difficult and later levels feel unchallenging.
There are numerous bugs, including hitbox issues and items getting stuck in walls, which detracts from the overall experience.
The lack of clear instructions and confusing mechanics can make it difficult for new players to understand how to progress effectively.

gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
54%
11%
The gameplay of "Kagura Survivors: Endless Night" is described as a fun and addictive take on the vampire survivors genre, featuring simple mechanics that can become repetitive over time. While some players appreciate the engaging gameplay loop and character upgrades, others criticize its lack of depth and balance, noting issues with difficulty spikes and menu responsiveness. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation but requires further refinement to enhance the player experience.
- “Kagura Survivors: Endless Night brings a fun, free-to-play spin to the vampire survivors genre, with a distinct anime twist and addictive gameplay loop.”
- “The ingenuity of the gameplay mechanics is truly awe-inspiring.”
- “The gameplay loop will give you that dopamine fix you crave, and the die-and-replay nature of this genre will keep you coming back for more.”
- “The gameplay, while aiming for the 'easy to learn, hard to master' appeal, ends up feeling shallow and unrewarding.”
- “The lack of depth and variety in the gameplay mechanics means that the novelty wears off quickly, leaving behind a repetitive and unengaging experience.”
- “The gameplay is where I really get confused though, as it just feels like every idea they took from other games they somehow made worse.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
59%
13%
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the captivating visuals and character design, while others criticize the recent graphical overhaul for introducing glitches and a less appealing aesthetic. Many users noted that the updated graphics detracted from the gameplay experience, making it feel unplayable or visually unappealing, particularly due to issues like flashing animations and poor detail in certain elements. Overall, while there are moments of artistic merit, the inconsistency and technical problems have left a significant portion of the player base dissatisfied.
- “The world you've built is captivating, with its hauntingly beautiful visuals and its enigmatic lore that begs to be unraveled.”
- “Nice graphics, excellent character design, gorgeous waifu, challenging, polished game mechanics, and a must play for those who like challenges.”
- “The game's unique story and challenging gameplay, combined with its stunning graphics and soundtrack, make it a must-play for anyone looking for an exciting and immersive gaming experience.”
- “This game was really fun until the last update that changed the graphics, making it unplayable.”
- “They did a graphic overhaul, but it's full of glitches and problems.”
- “While these new graphics are higher resolution, they're also less stable.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy 8-bit grooves and enjoyable soundtracks, while others criticize the overwhelming sound effects and persistent volume issues. Despite some complaints about audio design, the overall consensus highlights the music as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience. Players appreciate the variety and quality of the soundtrack, making it a notable aspect of the game.
- “Decent pixel art graphics and some music that gets you pumping.”
- “The music is probably the best 8-bit groove I've heard this year, but the sound effects are extremely too loud in this game.”
- “A little saccharine gem of a game with menu music that was way more fun than it has any reason to be.”
- “First, there are options for adjusting the music and sound volumes, but these do not persist.”
- “Audio design is awful too, with there only being one annoying song playing constantly.”
- “No lag or bugs at all for me; the only issue I have is that the music was way too loud, so I had to mute it.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
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Overall, "Kagura Survivors: Endless Night" has been criticized for its low replayability, scoring around 3/10. Players note a lack of engaging progression systems and content, which diminishes the game's replay value compared to similar titles like "Vampire Survivors." While some find it enjoyable and easy to play, many agree that it needs more content and polish to enhance its replayability.
- “Enjoyable game, pretty good replayability.”
- “Fairly easy, has nice replay value, needs a great deal of polish in art and skill systems.”
- “With there being a map system and dialog from your character, there is potential for an increase in replay value.”
- “Kagura Survivors: Endless Night struggles significantly with replay value.”
- “The game lacks the engaging progression systems seen in better titles in the genre, which severely hampers its replayability.”
- “Meta progression is the key driving force for replayability, but they reduced it down by a lot in this version to simplify it.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The game's story is generally considered simple and lacking depth, with some reviewers noting it feels more like an arcade experience than a narrative-driven adventure. However, it does feature a unique premise involving a priestess combating evil disturbances, which adds a layer of charm to the gameplay. Overall, while the story may not be the main draw, it complements the engaging mechanics and artistic style.
- “The game's unique story and challenging gameplay, combined with its stunning graphics and soundtrack, make it a must-play for anyone looking for an exciting and immersive gaming experience.”
- “A roguelite based on the universe of Kagura Games, the story is quite simple: the priestess Kagura-chan feels evil disturbances and obviously has to stop them with a katana. The gameplay is quite similar to other roguelites of the survivor type, defeating enemies, gaining experience to level up, and acquiring new weapons or improving the ones already obtained.”
- “+ It is a free fan-service game published by Kagura Games, with a unique story and challenging gameplay, customizable characters, and a great soundtrack, making it a must-play for fans of the doujin genre!”
- “Fun little bullet hell game, surprisingly enjoyable despite the lack of any real story.”
- “The story is quite simple; the priestess Kagura-chan feels evil disturbances and obviously has to stop them with a katana.”
- “Story: simple arcade stuff.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it enjoyable and rewarding, others describe it as tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the need for extensive grinding to progress and the lack of dynamic gameplay during these sessions. The grinding can feel repetitive, with some players noting that it requires significant time investment without much variation in activity. Overall, the experience can be both satisfying and monotonous, depending on individual preferences.
- “At that point you're grinding for hours and what's worse, you're standing in one spot the whole time till the final boss comes out.”
- “It's a boring grinding game with some frustrating features that will get on your nerves over time.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly compromised by numerous glitches and bugs, including issues with background loading and frequent crashes. Despite some updates, many problems persist, making the experience frustrating for players. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by instability.
- “They did a graphic overhaul but it's full of glitches and problems.”
- “One of the big glitches I encountered was that the parallax background failed to load for part of the map, so that square of the background was black emptiness.”
- “Update: still a buggy mess as of patch 0.3. Stage 3 difficulty has been lowered, but lots of previous bugs still remain (loot stuck in impassable area, loud noises when boss mob spawns, CG2 missing, etc.).”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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33%
The atmosphere in Kagura Survivors is noted for its potential, but many users feel that the visual and audio elements fall short, becoming monotonous and failing to enhance the overall experience. While the maps are praised, the lack of engaging sound design detracts from the immersive quality of the game.
- “But Kagura Survivors isn't just about the challenge; it's about the atmosphere you've created.”
- “However, the visual elements quickly become monotonous, and the audio is equally forgettable, doing little to enhance the atmosphere or add excitement to the proceedings.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and quirky references, particularly to hentai, complemented by amusing sound effects. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and find the game engaging, suggesting that the humor enhances the overall experience. Many express hope for the inclusion of more characters from the kaguraverse, indicating a strong connection to the source material.
- “It's like Vampire Survivors except all the enemies are hentai references lovingly reproduced, along with funny little sounds they play. In some ways, it's actually a better game, but it's still early days. I really hope to see other characters from the Kaguraverse show up here; this game really shows they love doing what they do.”
- “Came for the funny, stayed for the game.”
- “He is really interesting and humorous.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no ads, which users appreciate, but some perceive it as a potential cash grab due to its alignment with popular survivor-like trends, despite being free to play.
- “This game has no ads.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive.”
- “I appreciate that I can enjoy the game without being pressured to spend money.”
- “Hate ads.”
- “Seems like a cheap cash grab from all the survivor-like game trends, but it's free.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game features impressive graphics and appealing character designs, the reviews suggest that character development itself may be lacking, with a focus more on aesthetics and gameplay mechanics rather than deep narrative or growth for the characters.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived through its wholesome design, reflecting the values of its creator, but players express frustration with gameplay mechanics that disrupt immersion, such as inconsistent hit detection and enemy interactions. This combination of heartfelt intentions and technical shortcomings creates a mixed emotional experience for users.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has received high praise, with users rating it a perfect score of 10, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently across various systems.
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, making every aspect feel smooth and responsive.”
- “I love how the developers focused on optimization; it really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The game's optimization allows for seamless transitions and minimal loading times, which keeps the action flowing.”