Kogarashi

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Kogarashi is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by DigiPen Europe-Bilbao and was released on July 2, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Kogarashi tells the story of Abura Akago, a fire demon that lived ignoring the ice demon Yuki Onna and her evil deeds, until one day she went too far and stole the soul of his mother. At that moment Abura Akago armed with his flaming sword decided to free the region from the evil ice spirit and her demon army. 3D Hack N’ Slash combat against several enemy types that will test your skills in d…

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The game has a cool concept and interesting mechanics that show potential.
The graphics and sound design are decent, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
It's a free game, making it accessible for players looking for a short experience.

The final boss battle is excessively long and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The game suffers from bugs and clunky controls, which can disrupt gameplay.
There is a lack of polish and variety in gameplay, making it feel repetitive and unrefined.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of polish and engaging mechanics, with many finding it stale and repetitive, primarily involving simple left-click actions against a limited variety of enemies. However, some users noted that despite its shortcomings, the game offers a fun experience for a short duration and shows potential for improvement with further development.
- “Overall, though, it was a fun hour of gameplay, and with a few tweaks, there's a lot of potential for replayability!”
- “The mechanics of the game were pretty alright for being made by a team I assume to be a couple of friends making it as a school project.”
- “Gameplay was a bit repetitive but alright overall.”
- “The problem here is, well, apart from some pretty stale gameplay, a lack of general polish and rather poor gameplay handling.”
- “Mechanics aren't good or fun enough for me to enjoy this game.”
- “The gameplay is boring; it's just spamming left click on 4 types of enemy.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics in the game are generally considered passable, with some users noting that while the visuals are nice and the artwork is commendable, they fall short of top-tier standards. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are decent, they do not compensate for shortcomings in gameplay.
- “The artwork was really good; I'd also bet money that no matter your PC's specs, you'd be able to play it on ultra.”
- “+ nice graphics”
- “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the sound quality but noting a lack of variety, as there is only one combat and one exploration track. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing the soundtrack and adding more musical variation, especially if new levels are introduced. Overall, the music is considered decent but in need of expansion and refinement.
- “The sound and music are really good.”
- “I would improve the execution of the sound and get a better soundtrack.”
- “The music is a bit lacking; there's only one song for combat and one for exploration. If more levels are added, a variation in music would be great.”
- “I would improve the execution of sound and get a better soundtrack, and make the fire explosion more powerful.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable for a short session, noting that with some adjustments, it holds significant potential for increased replayability.
- “Overall, it was a fun hour of gameplay, and with a few tweaks, there's a lot of potential for replayability!”
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I can't wait to dive back in and explore them all again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it easy to come back for more.”
- “Overall, it was a fun hour of gameplay, but without significant changes, the replayability feels limited.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The lack of diverse outcomes and choices makes replaying the game feel redundant.”