Krut: The Mythic Wings
- July 11, 2022
- RSU Horizon
Krut: The Mythic Wings is an alright game but fails to do anything new and feels incredibly repetitive after a while.
Get on SteamKrut: The Mythic Wings is a fast-paced hack and slash, side-scrolling platformer based on a 2018 Thai CG animated feature-length film "Krut: The Himmaphan Warriors", following the adventure of a Garuda warrior on the enchanted Island, Himmaphan.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features charming art style, locations, and animations, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
- It is a fully functional game at launch, with no crashes or glitches, showcasing the developers' commitment to quality.
- The dodge mechanic adds flexibility to combat, making it easier to engage with enemies as players improve their skills.
- The gameplay can feel tedious due to bullet sponge enemies and repetitive level design, which slows down the action.
- Combat lacks depth and complexity, leading to a repetitive experience that fails to evolve as the game progresses.
- The need to use the same currency for upgrades and checkpoints adds unnecessary difficulty and frustration.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding the character movements stiff and lacking fluidity, particularly noting the absence of a kneel mechanic and a downwards air dash attack. While the dodge mechanic enhances combat flexibility, the overall gameplay loop is considered repetitive and fails to evolve in an engaging manner, despite its appealing visuals and nostalgic simplicity reminiscent of classic Sega Mega Drive games.
“The dodge mechanic is really helpful in making the combat more flexible and faster.”
“Looks lovely and the protagonist's moveset and mechanics are spot on.”
“Its simple gameplay is reminiscent of the best Sega Mega Drive games.”
“The gameplay and moves from the character feel a little stiff to me, and I would have liked them to have a better flow.”
“I also feel like the gameplay is missing a kneel mechanic as well as a downwards air dash attack (these attacks where you jump and push down to hit the ground).”
“The gameplay loop is decent but fails to develop in any interesting way.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their art style, detailed locations, and smooth animations, which significantly enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the polished visuals and character design, noting that these elements are crucial for immersion in the game.
“Personally, I love the art style, the locations, the animations (which can be make or break for me in games like these), and the general character design.”
“+ Crisp and polished graphics.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, though it features a limited soundtrack that may not fully satisfy all players.
“Music is up there too.”
“Music is up there too.”
“The platforming sections are enjoyable, but the limited soundtrack really holds the music aspect back.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered average, with some reviewers suggesting that it may not be the primary reason players engage with the game. However, it may appeal to fans of world cinema, particularly those familiar with the narrative of "Krut: The Mythic Wings."
“The story was average overall, but that's not really why we play those games, right?”
“World cinema fans might be familiar with the story of Krut: The Mythic Wings.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, with much of the gameplay focused on repetitively farming for better gear to progress, despite the overall completion time being under 10 hours.
“Really wanted to like this, but it's just tedious.”
“The game can be completed in under 10 hours, but the bulk of that time will be spent tediously grinding for better gear to advance past even the common enemies.”
Critic Reviews
Krut: The Mythic Wings (Nintendo Switch)
Krut: The Mythic Wings is a very pretty but brutally difficult action platformer based on Thai mythology. The game can be completed in under 10 hours, but the bulk of that time will be spent tediously grinding for better gear to advance past even the common enemies. For the hard-core gamers only.
55%Krut: The Mythic Wings Review (PC)
Krut: The Mythic Wings is a competent game that never manages to become more than the sum of its parts. The gameplay loop is decent but fails to develop in any interesting way. The narrative is solid enough to push players forward but never impresses. The game does look good, especially during boss engagements. But the decision to use the same currency to get upgrades and unlocks checkpoints adds a layer of difficulty that was not required (always go for the save point). And the combat fails to grow in complexity or coolness as the game progresses. Krut: The Mythic Wings is worth playing for fans of the action platformer space but does not manage to innovate in any significant way. Review code provided by the publisher.
75%Krut: The Mythic Wings Review
Krut: The Mythic Wings is an alright game but fails to do anything new and feels incredibly repetitive after a while.
70%
