Kelipot

About

"Kelipot" is a single-player, story-driven platformer game with rogue-lite elements, offering an interesting plot, good mechanics, and beautiful visuals. The game features time-space travel to parallel worlds, numerous monsters, seven unique bosses, and over 100 items that provide unique powers. With a vast array of items and runes at your disposal, each run can offer a different experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story15 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn art and animations, creating a charming visual experience.
Gameplay is engaging with a solid roguelite structure, offering replayability through various upgrades and challenging boss fights.
The fan translation allows English-speaking players to enjoy the story, despite some incomplete sections.

The official English translation is incomplete, leading to confusion and frustration for players who cannot read Chinese.
Some gameplay mechanics feel shallow and repetitive, with limited enemy variety and level design.
There are technical issues such as long loading times and bugs that detract from the overall experience.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
8%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and emotional depth, enhanced by beautiful hand-drawn art. However, significant translation issues hinder full comprehension, leaving crucial plot points and dialogues inaccessible, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, many players find the story compelling enough to warrant playing, especially if they enjoy the gameplay and visuals.
- “The game is hand-drawn and you can really see the love it got while in production - the story is pretty good, makes fun to learn more about it with each progression.”
- “Update: I just finished the game, despite what I said earlier, the story of this game is just awesome.”
- “An emotional story makes this game awesome!”
- “Although the world 5 is the ending of the game (the main story) and doesn't have much to offer besides additional small lore.”
- “The translation isn't finished, so 75% of the items you find or parts of the story are impossible to understand.”
- “What really hurts is that there is an entire chapter that is not translated, as well as many quests and dialogue with NPCs the further into the game you go.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
11%
16%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and charming art style, often described as beautiful and reminiscent of painted or stained glass aesthetics. While many reviewers appreciate the smooth animations and cute character designs, some note inconsistencies in the visual quality. Overall, the art style is considered a major highlight, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The art style is vibrant and beautiful.”
- “The art style is beautiful and has a painted, almost stained glass feeling to it.”
- “I highly love the atmosphere and the beautiful art style that this game holds.”
- “The art style isn't consistent and sometimes looks crappy.”
- “The art style is charming, but all in all I'd give this a miss, even if you can speak Chinese.”
- “Graphics are hella cute, but the music let me listen to it more than I played the game.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it shallow and frustrating due to excessive dialogue and limited mechanics, while others praise its fun, engaging nature and replay value. Many appreciate the solid core gameplay and art style, though issues like lack of translation and tutorial clarity have been noted. Overall, while the gameplay may not be groundbreaking, it offers enjoyable experiences for those willing to overlook its shortcomings.
- “Anyway, the story is great and the gameplay is pretty fun!”
- “The gameplay is refreshingly hard; you suffer from dying, but you cannot stop playing when the game is totally RNG (maps, weapons, passive items...); every single adventure is not the same.”
- “Fun, engaging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is really shallow and just 'ok'; I didn't have fun playing it.”
- “Not that there's necessarily anything wrong with that, mind you, the core gameplay still mostly works - but it's considerably more limited than what I've seen from similar games.”
- “Maybe I'd be less frustrated about not understanding any of this if there wasn't so much fluff dialog interrupting gameplay... but if you're going to waste so much of my time with endless dialog boxes, maybe it'd be nice if you, y'know, told me something worth knowing.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
13%
19%
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy, epic, and well-composed, enhancing the overall experience with standout tracks, particularly during cutscenes and boss fights. While some users noted issues with looping and abrupt changes during dialogues, the general consensus is that the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment. Overall, the music complements the beautiful art style and engaging gameplay, making it a highlight for many players.
- “The music is good too, with one cutscene track standing out as my pick for best track (although it's not listed in the music player for some bizarre reason).”
- “The music is awesome.”
- “Boss fights are awesome, the soundtrack is epic and the animations are very well done.”
- “I also don't know if the music during dialogues is final, but it changes somewhat abruptly and quite often. I get that it's to fit whatever feeling surrounds the exchange at that moment (i.e., funny, sad), but I think less of that would be better.”
- “Another bug that I encounter is when you stay too long on the menu screen; the music won't loop when it's stopped, and there'll only be silence.”
- “Graphics are hella cute, but the music let me listen to it more than I played the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by lovable characters, particularly a standout merchant, and a blend of humorous yet heartfelt dialogue. While the music accompanying the dialogues aims to enhance emotional moments, some players feel that its frequent changes can be distracting. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's charm and narrative.
- “There's some lovable characters, like the merchant (one of the funniest and most involved merchants I've seen in any game), and the ending provides a satisfying conclusion to the whole thing.”
- “The translated dialogue is humorous and heartfelt at the same time.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability due to its charming characters, diverse items that can alter gameplay styles, and enjoyable level design that keeps players engaged even after repeated attempts. Users appreciate the ability to revisit levels without frustration, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Please give this game a chance; not only does it have lovely characters and sprite work, but it also features various kinds of items that can completely change your playstyle, providing a lot of replayability.”
- “The gameplay has amazing replay value, and I never get upset having to go through the levels again when I die.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively combines humor and heartfelt dialogue, contributing to an emotionally engaging story that enhances the overall experience.
- “The translated dialogue is humorous and heartfelt at the same time.”
- “An emotional story makes this game awesome!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The character development in the game is praised for its engaging system and appealing design, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with their avatars.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
- “The intricate backstories and growth arcs of the characters add so much richness to the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant bugs and incomplete translations, impacting overall stability and user experience.
- “The game is buggy and the translation is incomplete.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
- “There are constant glitches that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful art style, contributing to an immersive and captivating experience.
- “I absolutely love the atmosphere and the beautiful art style that this game offers.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”