Kromaia
- October 23, 2014
- Kraken Empire
Get on Steam"Kromaia is a 360° shoot-'em-up game that combines classic arcade action with modern technology, allowing players to explore and battle in three-dimensional space. The game features adaptive AI, with enemies getting tougher as the player improves, and true 360° movement and shooting that tests high-speed flying and sharpshooting skills."
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game features excellent 6DOF controls, allowing for complete freedom of movement and an engaging gameplay experience.
- The aesthetic and atmosphere are captivating, with a unique blend of visuals reminiscent of TRON and a compelling soundtrack that enhances the gameplay.
- Boss battles are challenging and well-designed, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when defeated.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive, as players must replay each level multiple times with different ships, which may lead to boredom.
- Combat mechanics are frustrating due to rubberbanding enemies and poor mouse implementation, making it difficult to control the ship effectively.
- The game suffers from a lack of content, with only four levels and limited enemy variety, which may not justify the price for some players.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Kromaia is characterized by its intense and chaotic nature, blending elements of fast-paced 3D shoot-em-up mechanics with exploration and secret-finding opportunities. While the game features innovative mechanics and a visually appealing aesthetic, some players have noted issues with controls and combat that require refinement. Overall, it offers a unique experience that combines aspects of both Western space simulators and Japanese rail shooters, enhanced by adaptive enemy AI for a challenging experience.
“All in all, Kromaia is a pretty neat exploration of the concept of a fast-paced 3D shoot-em-up, with great presentation and fun gameplay.”
“Put these features together with the game's adaptive enemy AI, and the result is exciting (and challenging!) shmup gameplay.”
“Well, the controls are wonky (probably fixable), but the gameplay itself is a mess.”
“There are a few problems, however, namely dealing with combat and general gameplay.”
“The gameplay is intense and crowded, but it is also possible to explore and find secrets at calmer times.”
- music18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a diverse range of tracks that shift from calm and atmospheric to intense and engaging during combat. Players particularly enjoy the main theme and boss fight music, noting that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience and complements the game's enigmatic plot. The combination of sound and visuals creates an entrancing atmosphere, contributing to a meditative gameplay experience.
“The player is given a great range of control of the ship, allowing you to zip around and take ridiculous paths through the environments. The music has a pretty good range between calm, atmospheric tracks when first entering a stage before combat starts, to ramping it up a few notches when blasting your way around.”
“I love the main theme music (main menu and orange level) and the boss fight music.”
“The plot is enigmatic and the immense soundtrack fits perfectly, guiding you steadily towards... something... the answer to an unknown question.”
“The soundtrack is stored in plain.”
“The rest of the music hits a charming place that is usually somewhere.”
“Reminds me of Strike Vector but with a much better art style and sound/music department.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their retro, Tron-like aesthetic, featuring vibrant, glowing shapes that create a surreal atmosphere. While some players noted issues with blurriness in-game compared to promotional artwork, the overall visual style is considered an aesthetic marvel that enhances the gameplay experience. Additionally, the developers are commended for their responsiveness in improving graphical options and settings.
“Graphics are amazing (retro styled) and sound is good to excellent.”
“Kromaia is an aesthetic marvel: it creates an atmosphere of wonder that few games manage to capture.”
“I find particularly misleading that the artwork of this game shows some clear and crisp geometry with lots of style and sometimes an extra outline, while in-game everything is badly blurred.”
“The graphics are surreal and can be confusing, but there is a setting called 'glow' which fixes that.”
“Graphics remind me of Tron - lots of glowing, solid, colored shapes.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring, unoriginal, and confusing, while others appreciate its ominous and mysterious atmosphere. Despite the narrative's perceived shortcomings, some argue that it is less critical in the context of a bullet hell game. Overall, the story seems to evoke a range of opinions, from disinterest to intrigue.
“I enjoyed the timeless, ominous, and mysterious feel to the story.”
“Luckily, mother doesn’t send you on your quest for revenge without the proper attire needed for committing godocide.”
“The story is boring and unoriginal and at times confusing.”
“Last thing, the story is pure babble (but at least this shouldn't matter in a bullet hell game).”
“And you’ll quickly notice the story and world.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Kromaia is highly praised for its aesthetic beauty and immersive sound design, featuring a dynamic range of music that shifts from calm and atmospheric to intense during combat. Players appreciate the freedom of movement, which enhances the sense of wonder and exploration throughout the game. Overall, Kromaia successfully creates a captivating and engaging environment that stands out in the gaming landscape.
“The player is given a great range of control of the ship, allowing you to zip around and take ridiculous paths through the environments. The music has a pretty good range between calm, atmospheric tracks when first entering a stage before combat starts, to ramping it up a few notches when blasting your way around.”
“Kromaia is an aesthetic marvel: it creates an atmosphere of wonder that few games manage to capture.”
“Great atmosphere and game.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players find Kromaia to have significant replayability, attributed to its challenging gameplay, score attack mode, and customizable configurations. The potential for official expansions further enhances its long-term appeal.
“I have had this game since the first day it appeared on Steam and never once have I been disappointed in the way it plays. Sure, the game is hard but not impossible, and Kromaia does have an enormous amount of replayability.”
“The score attack mode and editable configurations the engine uses may be its saving grace and where the replay value resides, and hopefully, official expansions are also a possibility.”
“However, the score attack mode and editable configs the engine uses may be its saving grace and where the replay value resides, and hopefully official expansions are also a possibility.”
