kraken's curse
- January 17, 2020
- Sokpop Collective
- 1h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Kraken's Curse," players navigate a ship through treacherous waters, battling monsters and solving puzzles to lift a curse. With simple mechanics and pixelated graphics, it's a casual yet engaging adventure. Players must manage their ship's resources and upgrades while uncovering the story of the sea's mysterious Kraken.
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and enjoyable gameplay, making it a fun experience.
- It offers a unique pirate-themed adventure with both ship and on-foot combat.
- The game has a well-balanced difficulty level, providing a challenging yet accessible experience.
- There are significant bugs, particularly the empty chest glitch, which can hinder progress and enjoyment.
- The controls can be difficult to master, leading to a frustrating experience for some players.
- The game is relatively short, which may not satisfy players looking for a more extensive adventure.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally appreciated for its unique premise as a roguelike pirate game, but some players find it lacking in depth and substance. It features simple mechanics that are executed well, complemented by charming graphics, though the overall experience may feel somewhat limited.
“The game offers a cool premise of being a roguelike pirate game, but honestly the gameplay felt a little dull without enough substance.”
“This is a quintessential sokpop game: simple mechanics done decently well with a small scope and cute graphics.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, characterized by a charming and simplistic style that complements the game's straightforward mechanics. Players appreciate the cute visuals, which align with the overall aesthetic of a typical sokpop game.
“This is a quintessential Sokpop game: simple mechanics done decently well with a small scope and cute graphics.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be clunky, tedious, and frustrating, leading to a negative experience overall.
“Very clunky, tedious, and frustrating.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
“It's a monotonous chore that detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The absence of music in the game is noted as a significant drawback, with reviewers emphasizing that it desperately needs a musical score to enhance the overall experience.
“It also doesn't have any music, which it desperately needs.”
