Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
- June 25, 2024
- Simon Labelle
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamCHECK OUT THE FULL GAME About the Game Enjoy the prologue for Koboo: The Tree Spirit. An new take on action roguelike platformers drawing inspiration from the 2D souls-like combat from Dead Cells, the scale of Shadow of the Colossus and the enchanting world of Princess Mononoke. Master challenging combat, befriend woodland creatures and restore balance to the ancient ecosystem.Features A short…
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Reviews
- The combat mechanics are fun and challenging, providing a rewarding experience for players.
- The game features a unique art style and great music, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- There is a lot of potential in the game, with a solid foundation and engaging gameplay loop that keeps players coming back.
- The lack of checkpoints after boss fights can be frustrating, as players are sent back to the start upon dying.
- Some abilities, like spirit powers and the lightning orb, feel underwhelming and not worth using.
- The movement can feel sluggish and clunky, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, featuring fun and challenging battle mechanics that are easy to learn but offer depth for mastery. While the controls are tight, some players suggest that a hub stage could enhance the experience by allowing for more exploration and interaction with the environment. Additionally, the unique weapon and skill mechanics are praised for their thoughtful implementation, although some players recommend using a controller for better melee control.
“The gameplay is tight.”
“The game is simple enough to pick up mechanically, takes a little time to master and still does a clever trick trying to subvert your expectations with the first boss.”
“The weapons, skills, and unique mechanics are very well thought out.”
“Yet I feel that more can be done with this in the future with a proper hub stage, allowing you to truly 'rebuild your home' by making the forest flourish once more with a bloom of new mechanics and visual splendor.”
“Keyboard aiming focuses on cross-hair placement and not directional input; melee or overall gameplay might be more reliable with a controller.”
“Knowing you have this weapon, not just visually, but mechanically too.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a unique and appealing art style that many players appreciate, particularly in still images. However, there are concerns about the lack of coherence and the quality of visuals in motion, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the aesthetic and cute design contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
“I love this game's art and the aesthetic is great.”
“Really like the art style, combat is fun.”
“The art style is very cute and the music makes the action that much more exciting.”
“The visuals have a unique art style, but they lack coherence.”
“The visuals have a unique art style, but they lack coherence.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is not the primary focus, with gameplay taking precedence, but it does feature an engaging narrative that enhances the experience, particularly through its atmospheric storytelling and interactions with the environment. Players are encouraged to appreciate the storytelling elements, such as the theme of rebuilding and renewing the forest, alongside the action.
“The atmosphere and the storytelling are amazing too; don't get entranced by the awesome combat too much, stop to talk to the fish as well.”
“Rebuild your home - currently, this statement is only true in the sense of storytelling, renewing the forest.”
“Do not expect a deep and intricate story.”
“The game prioritizes gameplay first, with only a sprinkle of story afterward.”
“'Rebuild your home' - currently, this statement is only true in the sense of storytelling, renewing the forest.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, enhancing the overall experience by complementing the dialogue and adding excitement to the action, all while aligning with the game's cute art style.
“The music is good, which is further complemented by the use of dialogue.”
“The art style is very cute and the music makes the action that much more exciting.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for capping performance at 60fps, with noticeable stutters during asset loading, particularly at startup.
“The game caps at 60fps, but also drops during asset loading, especially at startup, causing noticeable stutters.”
“Performance issues are rampant, with frequent frame drops and stuttering that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to inconsistent frame rates and frustrating loading times.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive storytelling, encouraging players to engage with the environment and characters beyond just combat. The game's world is rich and captivating, inviting exploration and interaction.
“The atmosphere and the storytelling are amazing too; don't get entranced by the awesome combat too much—stop to talk to the fish as well.”
“The game creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and makes every moment feel significant.”
“The immersive environment and rich sound design truly enhance the overall experience, making you feel like you're part of a living world.”
