Kuro survival
- June 21, 2017
- Yin Games
Get on Steam"Kuro Survival" is a ninja-themed action game where you play as Kuro, a young ninja fighting for survival in a monster-infested forest. Defeat seven bosses and various monsters using melee and ranged weapons, while navigating with two buttons and watching for Kuro's visible attack range. Expect more bosses and abilities as the game continues. Help Kuro reunite with his waifu in this challenging adventure.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay, making it more fun than expected.
- It has a great selection of music that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is easy to learn but offers depth for those who want to master it.
- The game can be overly grindy, requiring significant time investment to unlock content.
- There are issues with control settings that can frustrate players, especially with non-intuitive prompts.
- Some players find the game lacks depth and feels simplistic or poorly designed.
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its curated collection that enhances the overall experience, providing a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate the continuous updates and the extensive library of songs added over the years, which adds significant value to the game. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, with many reviewers rating it positively.
“What I hear: an amazing collection of curated music to get me to bop and groove.”
“Love the music!”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“+ sound and music are about par.”
“But music is op.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are a mixed bag; while some users praise the gorgeous visuals and appealing art style, others criticize the simplistic, cartoony 2D graphics that resemble low-effort mobile apps. Many feel that the lack of high-quality 3D graphics is disappointing for a PC game, suggesting that it falls short of the visual standards typically expected by PC gamers.
“The visuals are gorgeous.”
“This game is great; the art style is very appealing and easy to play. I would recommend it.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“3D graphics programming does require a degree of skill and competence, and unfortunately not all developers have the budget or talent to deliver this, despite 3D graphics cards hitting the mainstream in the 1990s.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, some users noted a lack of a structured narrative, indicating that the story may not be a central focus of the experience.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“No story.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessive, often requiring significant time investment to progress, with some humorously suggesting it feels like needing a second life. However, they also note that the variety of fighting modes and modifiers can enhance replay value despite the grind.
“Actually, I was an hour deep into this game, almost unlocked the third goddess, but the game is just too grindy.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding aside, the variation of fighting modes and modifiers does really add to replay value.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, suggesting a focus on basic mechanics without additional depth or innovation.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while grinding is a factor, the variety of fighting modes and modifiers significantly enhance the game's replayability, offering fresh experiences with each playthrough.
“The variation of fighting modes and modifiers really adds to the replay value.”
“There are so many different strategies to explore, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“The game offers multiple paths and choices, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
“Grinding aside, the variation of fighting modes and modifiers does add to the replay value.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return; the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
