Musasabi
- October 16, 2019
- Ludumify
Get on Steam"Musasabi" is a fast-paced action game featuring 28 levels with various enemies and obstacles across four zones, culminating in boss fights. The game boasts a fluid rhythm, tight controls, and challenges players to think and move quickly to complete levels. The story follows the peaceful gnome village of Oku, which is disrupted by the arrival of the evil vampire gnome Akuyaku. The king enlists the help of a grand mage who uses ancient magic to create a diamond that puts Akuyaku to sleep. Players must navigate the game's challenges to stop Akuyaku for good.
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Reviews
- The game features a fun combination of platforming and shooting with unique movement mechanics, providing a nostalgic retro feel.
- Crisp graphics and catchy chiptunes enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing and engaging.
- The game offers a fair challenge with optional collectibles, allowing players to choose their difficulty level.
- The main flying mechanic can be frustrating, especially in tight spaces, leading to unintended deaths.
- The game is relatively short, with limited replay value and only one difficulty level, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Some controls, like jumping straight up, feel awkward and may hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a nostalgic platforming style reminiscent of Super Mario Bros., enhanced by various power-ups and unique movement mechanics like wall-walking and gliding. However, the main flying mechanic can be problematic in tight spaces due to auto-lock issues. While the game is relatively short, it offers enough variety to appeal to fans of the genre.
“The gameplay reminds me a bit of Super Mario Bros.”
“Lots of power-ups add variety to the gameplay.”
“Interesting wall-walking and gliding mechanics keep things interesting.”
“The main flying mechanic doesn't work well, especially when in tight spaces combined with the auto lock onto walls.”
“I think Musasabi is too short to be considered a 'hidden gem' (it's only about an hour long and priced accordingly), but if you're a fan of platformers with unique movement mechanics, I would strongly recommend grabbing it anyway.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their crispness and appealing aesthetic, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players felt that despite the visual quality, the game lacked engagement and fun, affecting their overall recommendation.
“Great little platformer with crisp graphics and catchy chiptunes that really shines when it comes to movement options and pace.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game offers entertainment value for its price, users note that it currently lacks significant replayability, limiting the incentive to revisit it after completion.
“Fun little game, although there is not much replay value at the moment. For the price, it's alright as it keeps you entertained for quite a bit.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being catchy, enhancing the overall experience as players navigate through levels of decent difficulty, which adds to the enjoyment of unique gameplay elements like shooting bats with nuts.
“The music is catchy, and the levels have decent difficulty, making it enjoyable to shoot bats with nuts.”
