Kochu's Dream
- June 10, 2021
- Sokpop Collective
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Kochu's Dream," players transform into a beetle and explore a macro world filled with giant plants and animals. The game features 5+ characters, multiple items to find, 10+ collectibles, and 3 boss fights, with a runtime of 1-2 hours. The goal is to find a way to turn back into a human. Sokpop releases a new game every month, and this one includes sfx and music by @bbtombo.
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Reviews
- Cute art style and characters, creating a charming atmosphere.
- Fun gameplay mechanics and a well-composed soundtrack enhance the experience.
- Short and sweet, making it a great option for quick gaming sessions.
- Controls can be frustrating due to less than smooth physics and odd hitboxes.
- Visual quirks and camera issues can lead to disorientation and difficulty in judging distances.
- The game lacks polish, with some players noting bugs and a need for better mechanics.
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their interesting and cute art style, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic and sound design. However, some users noted that the visuals can appear "buggy" at times, which slightly detracts from the experience.
“The story, graphics, and soundtrack are good for a small game of 1 hour or less.”
“Interesting art style, though visually a bit 'buggy' at times.”
“I initially bought this game because it was a 3D platformer with nice graphics.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its beautiful composition and the lovely soundtrack by bbtombo. It complements the game's charming graphics and engaging mechanics, enhancing the overall experience despite the game's short duration.
“Beautiful game, lovely soundtrack by the amazing bbtombo, and really fun mechanics.”
“The music is well-composed, the dialogue and characters are cute.”
“The story, graphics, and soundtrack are good for a small 1 hour or less game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a fun and engaging experience, featuring cool mechanics and a retro-inspired adventure that can be completed in about an hour. While it may not appeal to everyone, it is praised for its beautiful aesthetics, excellent sound design, and overall value for the price.
“Not super long, took me about an hour to complete, but it's a really fun little game with some cool mechanics and definitely worth the price.”
“Awesome sound design, aesthetic, and gameplay.”
“Beautiful game, lovely soundtrack by the amazing bbtombo, and really fun mechanics.”
“Even though stylistically and gameplay-wise it isn't for me, if you want a one-hour simple retro-inspired adventure game, this is worth the money.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is well-received, with users noting that it is engaging and complemented by good graphics and a solid soundtrack, especially considering the game's short duration of under an hour.
“The story, graphics, and soundtrack are impressive for a game that lasts an hour or less.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the interesting art style of the game, but note that it can appear visually "buggy" at times, indicating some stability issues.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and endearing portrayal of the protagonist, a bug boy, which resonates with players and evokes feelings of warmth and affection.
“Wholesome bug boy.”
