Kubinashi Recollection
- December 8, 2021
- 給食頭蛮
Get on Steam"Kubinashi Recollection" is a single-player, atmospheric adventure game that follows the story of a journalist investigating the mysterious disappearance of people in a small village. The game features point-and-click mechanics, puzzle-solving, and a unique art style inspired by traditional Japanese folklore. Players must uncover the truth behind the village's dark past and confront supernatural forces in order to solve the mystery.
Reviews
- The game features adorable artwork and a charming soundtrack, making it visually and audibly appealing.
- It offers a good variety of puzzles with a well-designed difficulty curve, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
- The controls are tight and the mechanics are simple yet allow for creative problem-solving, making the gameplay enjoyable.
- Some levels have overly strict time requirements for achieving high ranks, which can be frustrating for players.
- The hitboxes can be imprecise, leading to occasional frustrating moments during gameplay.
- The game requires a significant amount of trial and error, especially for collecting all puzzle pieces, which may deter some players.
- music22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, particularly for its excellent arrangements of Touhou tracks that maintain their distinctiveness while enhancing the gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement the puzzle-solving without being overwhelming, describing it as both engaging and enjoyable over long play sessions. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and atmosphere.
“The music is absolutely perfect, always sounding great but never being so overbearing in a stage that you feel like you have to mute it to focus on the puzzle.”
“The art is great and cute, the music is amazing and absolute fire, and the puzzles are really simple to grasp but become incredibly intricate and developed.”
“Soundtrack is ok.”
“It's all covers of touhou music, and there's a preposterous number of dullahan under the willows arrangements, but they all manage to sound distinct.”
“The OST is one you will never find hackneyed or repetitive despite spending hours listening to; perfect for a puzzle solver, especially since finding the puzzle pieces on each level can be difficult.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its mechanical depth and engaging mechanics, offering a blend of simplicity and complexity that keeps players challenged and entertained. Players appreciate the innovative use of throwing and bouncing mechanics, as well as the introduction of new elements after each world to maintain variety. While some aspects may be untranslatable, the core gameplay remains solid and relevant to the protagonist's journey, encouraging strategic thinking and problem-solving.
“Genuinely don't think I've ever seen this much mechanical depth drawn from such simple controls.”
“After each world, it presents a number of new mechanics to prevent the game from becoming repetitive.”
“About the gameplay, while the game does not tell you this, there's a 'move' you can do that is essential to some puzzles and speedruns.”
“The gameplay is solid, if a bit simple.”
“But oh boy when you enter the gameplay... you need 200 IQ to complete this game!”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as simple yet charming, typical of the Touhou series, but it effectively complements the cute art style and engaging puzzles. While it may not be groundbreaking, it provides enough motivation for players to continue, especially those who appreciate a more relaxed gameplay experience. Overall, the combination of a light narrative and appealing aesthetics contributes to a delightful gaming experience.
“Most speedrun-focused games completely ditch other audiences for the sake of speedrunning, but this game's puzzles and story are enjoyable enough to motivate you to keep playing even if you don't care much for fast times.”
“As well, the game's art style and story are pretty charming and cute, making me want to keep going.”
“It has a nice story, remix Touhou music, excellent design, and a lot of secrets.”
“If you are a Touhou fan wanting to see the story (which is nothing to write home about), but somehow cannot beat the game, there's a 'very easy' mode called 'nine-head' where you get 9 heads per stage (when you usually get around 2-3 heads).”
“The story is pretty simple (as usual, for a Touhou game).”
“Moving on to the story, it's simple.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and adorable art style, reminiscent of popular Touhou artwork, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the cute pixel art and engaging visuals that complement the game's puzzle mechanics, making it visually appealing and enjoyable. The combination of delightful character designs and whimsical dialogue adds to the game's charm, encouraging players to continue their journey.
“The art style is what caught my attention about this game other than the fact it's about Sekibanki.”
“It's a fun, challenging 2D Touhou puzzle game with a cute art style.”
“As well, the game art style and story are pretty charming and cute, making me want to keep going.”
“The graphics are lackluster and feel outdated, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The art style is inconsistent and doesn't match the overall theme, which detracts from the experience.”
“While the game has potential, the graphics are poorly executed and fail to impress.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game enhances its replayability through a time trial feature, encouraging players to revisit levels and improve their performance.
“One of the ways the game adds replay value is through a time trial feature.”
“The game offers multiple endings, encouraging players to replay it to experience all the different outcomes.”
“With various character builds and strategies, each playthrough feels unique and fresh.”
“One of the ways the game tries to add replay value is with a time trial feature.”
“The lack of diverse endings makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by moments of player frustration and realization, particularly when players forget key mechanics, leading to shared laughter among friends during gameplay. This blend of challenging puzzles and lighthearted mishaps contributes to an enjoyable and comedic experience.
“The puzzles utilize movement mechanics exceptionally well, and I found myself stuck on several of them, pondering how to navigate the challenges. There was even a moment that had everyone in the voice call laughing when I completely forgot the shoot button existed.”
