Killer Gin

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Killer Gin is a single player role playing game with fantasy, anime and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by thekillergin and was released on October 25, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Classic Epic Fantasy Adventure - A JRPG with optional dating and farming mechanics

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Extensive content and numerous features including homesteading, dating, crafting, fishing, stealth, and a 3 faction system make the game very ambitious and rich in gameplay.
High-quality voice acting with multiple expressions for characters, and an amazing soundtrack that enhances atmosphere with day/night music transitions.
Engaging story with branching paths and impactful choices, multiple characters, and replay value combined with regular updates and developer involvement.

The game can feel overwhelming with too many features, cluttered UI, and a confusing skill system that may frustrate new players.
Some found the combat and stealth sections repetitive or tedious, with certain narrative elements and writing receiving criticism for being annoying or poorly handled.
Being in Early Access, the game still has bugs, incomplete voice acting for some characters, and overall unfinished content which affects the polish and player experience.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highly praised for its dynamic and varied soundtrack, including night-time changes reminiscent of Persona 5 and multiple battle tracks that keep the experience fresh. Overall, users find the music engaging and well-executed.
- “The soundtrack for this game is amazing as well!”
- “At night the music changes, which reminds me of Persona 5.”
- “During battles, the music changes randomly between maybe 5 or 6 tracks.”
- “During battles, the music changes randomly between maybe 5 or 6 tracks. In most RPGs, there are only a few music tracks when it comes to battles.”
- “The music is decent but lacks variety and can become repetitive over time.”
- “The night music changes, which is a nice touch, but overall the soundtrack doesn't stand out or enhance the gameplay experience significantly.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay blends classic JRPG elements with Western RPG mechanics, offering diverse systems like weather, stealth, skill growth, and unique activities such as cooking and lock-picking. While some find it rich and engaging, others feel the mechanics are still being developed and could be more polished. Overall, it provides a varied and immersive experience, though some users suggest prioritizing completion over continual feature additions.
- “Both games complement each other well in terms of their mechanics, and the dev for this game is very approachable and keeps me informed about new updates.”
- “The gameplay features a weather system, stealth system, stat customization, skill growth including non-standard RPG mechanics like cooking, fishing, lock picking, and more. I haven't been able to go a single screen without finding a hidden item or wonderful reference.”
- “It's a mix of old JRPGs with a real Suikoden or Chrono Trigger vibe, incorporating many mechanics from western RPGs like Skyrim or Mass Effect.”
- “Even some Kagura games have better gameplay mechanics.”
- “The story isn't even finished and you keep adding features and gameplay elements, and now it has DLC to change the sexual orientation of the romantic partners, weather, time of day, etc. Dude, finish the game first...”
- “Then factor in you have a weather system, stealth system, stat customization system, skill growth system including non-standard RPG mechanics like cooking, fishing, lock picking, and way more. I haven't been able to go a single screen without finding a hidden item or wonderful reference.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
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The story offers strong replay value with branching arcs that significantly impact the game world, allowing players to make morally good or bad choices. While praised for its engaging narrative, some users note the story is unfinished and updates frequently, with additional features sometimes overshadowing completion. Overall, the story is well-regarded but still a work in progress.
- “Each story point allows you to do general good deeds or bad things that help or destroy the areas you visit, which changes the story drastically.”
- “Good replay value because of branching story arcs.”
- “Good story.”
- “Combat is regular RPG Maker fare, and even story mode does not let you skip the tedium.”
- “The story isn't even finished and you keep adding features and gameplay elements, and now it has DLC to change the sexual orientation of the romantic partners, weather, time of day, etc. Dude, finish the game first...”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are rated 4/5, featuring simple yet well-executed full-body character artwork. While not overly complex, the visuals effectively meet player expectations and contribute positively to the game's overall presentation.
- “The character full body artwork looks very simple but well done.”
- “Graphics rating: 4/5.”
- “We want to know how the graphics look, how the combat plays, and the difficulty, more than anything else.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game involves engaging in farming simulation activities like farming, dating, raising animals, and building friendships, with the added enjoyment of teaming up with villagers for battles. This blend of rewarding tasks and social interaction makes grinding feel varied and engaging.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with writing that is consistently funny and entertaining.