∀kashicforce

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∀kashicforce is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game with horror and anime themes. It was developed by Endless Shirafu and was released on March 29, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Akashicforce is a puzzle-game-like, rhythm-game-like game where you input commands to use moves like in a fighting game. The goal is to crush your opponent to a pulp with an immense amount of blocks.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

music7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique and innovative fusion of puzzle, rhythm, and fighting game mechanics creating a high-energy and intense gameplay experience.
Strong competitive multiplayer appeal with local versus mode emphasizing mind games, prediction, and adaptation.
Vibrant anime-inspired visuals and energetic electronic soundtrack that enhance the game's intensity and atmosphere.

Steep and uncompromising learning curve with confusing tutorials and manual, making initial gameplay overwhelming for many players.
Lack of online multiplayer support limits competitive play options and community engagement.
Technical issues including frequent need to edit configuration files to start the game, occasional input lag, and overly bright visual effects that can cause discomfort.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode offers additional plot twists and a secret boss but is often hard to follow due to unexplained terms and non-skippable cutscenes, leading to a lack of emotional attachment to characters. Tutorials and mission modes provide some structure but can be confusing, causing players to rely on trial and error to progress. Overall, the story is somewhat forgettable and quickly completed, though it adds context to the game’s universe.
- “This mode unlocks a harder set of battles, a slightly different story with plot twists, and includes a secret boss battle.”
- “Story mode brings light into the darkness on what happens in the other games.”
- “The story is a bit hard to follow as it uses a lot of terms that don't explain what is happening in the story.”
- “Without anything to describe and establish the setting and storyline, it is very hard to feel attached to the story or any of the characters that you meet throughout the game.”
- “The missions in mission mode, which is supposed to be a training mode for new players and scale progressively to become harder, are also equally confusing.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of ∀kashicforce combines puzzle, rhythm, and fighting-game mechanics into a fast-paced, intense experience that rewards quick thinking and mastery through practice. It features unique character traits and requires players to manage shooting orbs, shields, and special moves to outmaneuver opponents, though its complexity and rhythm elements can be challenging to grasp initially. Overall, it offers a demanding but distinctive hybrid gameplay for those who enjoy high-energy competitive puzzles.
- “∀kashicforce is an unapologetically experimental indie title that fuses puzzle mechanics, rhythm timing, and fighting-game inputs into a dense, high-energy experience.”
- “The gameplay loop is tense and aggressive, where hesitation is punished and momentum can swing violently in seconds.”
- “Each playable character has unique traits that subtly alter interactions with the block system and combat mechanics.”
- “The rhythm part of this game only pertains to one mechanic, which is pretty impractical to actually do it on controller.”
- “While the gameplay was quick, coming to understand things inside the game might not be.”
- “Tutorials and mission modes provide some structure, but the game often expects players to internalize mechanics through repeated failure and experimentation.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music features fast-paced electronic and techno tracks that perfectly complement the game's rhythm-driven, intense gameplay, enhancing the overall arcade puzzle and fighting experience. Players praise the soundtrack for its energy and atmosphere, with standout themes like the ending song "katachi no nai hana," though some wish for a gallery mode or soundtrack DLC. Overall, the music is considered a major highlight, effectively hyping up matches and adding to the game's appeal.
- “Audio design supports the experience with fast-paced electronic music that reinforces the game’s rhythm-driven nature.”
- “The music is superb in this.”
- “It's all electronic music and really hypes up the matches.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature expressive and energetic character artwork with impactful visual effects during battles, though some segments suffer from overly bright and glaring visuals that can be harsh during nighttime play. The cute and comical art style is appealing, but a lack of proper introductions and limited story focus on characters somewhat diminishes the overall presentation.
- “Character artwork is expressive and energetic, and the visual effects surrounding block interactions and attacks amplify the sense of impact during matches.”
- “The character artwork sprites for every orchid are very cute, and I would have loved to see more of the story focus on them specifically.”
- “The cute and sometimes comical artwork and dialogue in channeling mode adds charm to the game.”
- “Some of the battle segments, such as World Enchant and the battle with the final boss, have overly bright and glaring visuals, especially when playing the game at night.”
- “The game has overly bright and glaring visuals, which can be taxing on the eyes during extended play sessions.”
- “Certain visuals in the game, particularly during intense battles, can be excessively bright and glaring, detracting from the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability, especially for players who enjoy mastering complex systems and competing against others. Its competitive nature keeps the experience engaging over time.
- “This competitive focus gives the game strong replay value for those who enjoy mastering complex systems and testing their skills against others.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is best optimized for keyboard controls, while controller support could use some improvements for a smoother experience.