Okinawa Rush

A love letter to days of ninja platforming past, Okinawa Rush is a tough-as-teak challenge that will keep you glued to your Switch.

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Okinawa Rush is a martial arts platforming game with RPG elements, many items to collect and unique FengShui system.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a fantastic mix of old school beat-em-ups and fighting game mechanics, providing a satisfying and challenging experience.
Visually stunning with great pixel art and an engaging soundtrack, it captures the essence of retro gaming while offering modern gameplay elements.
The combat system is deep and rewarding, with a variety of moves and parrying mechanics that enhance the overall gameplay experience.

Controls can feel loose and floaty, making it difficult to execute moves consistently, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
The user interface and menus are janky and unintuitive, causing navigation issues and detracting from the overall experience.
The game can be overly chaotic, with enemies often overlapping and unpredictable hit detection, leading to a lack of fluidity in combat.

gameplay
14 mentions
50 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally praised for its fun, fluid mechanics and depth, particularly with the parrying system that allows for satisfying combat and creative takedowns. However, some users note issues with controls, glitches, and unintuitive menus that detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game offers a visually appealing and engaging platforming beat 'em up experience with high replay value.
- “Gameplay feels fun and fluid: lots of options, satisfying and visceral.”
- “The gameplay mechanics in this game are superb in my opinion - for a game of this genre, which is a platforming beat 'em up with a lot (and I do mean a lot) of depth.”
- “Gorgeous art, great sound, awesome music, exciting gameplay, cool level design, it has it all.”
- “Everything relating to gameplay, however, is completely sloppy.”
- “Pretty, but I wish the controls and gameplay were more fluid.”
- “Minor glitches in gameplay, but menus feel unintuitive and glitchy, especially in the dojo.”
music
11 mentions
55 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its nostalgic yet modern sound that complements the gameplay perfectly. The soundtrack is described as "awesome" and "brilliant," enhancing the overall experience and fitting well with the game's vibrant art and action-packed mechanics. While some found the voice acting a bit wooden, the music remains a standout feature that adds depth and excitement to the game.
- “Yes, while similar to what we used to hear in the time period where Amiga reigned supreme, the music in this game has its clearly modern spin on it - which, again, is a question of taste on whether or not you will like it.”
- “Great beat-em up/platformer hybrid, a lot of depth to it, so many secrets to discover, the soundtrack is awesome; I fell in love with it when I saw the background decorations breaking while I was stomping the ground in the house level (before the three old men fight).”
- “The music is perfect for the setting and the voice acting is clear (albeit a little wooden for my taste).”
- “Yes, while similar to what we used to hear in the time period when the Amiga reigned supreme, the music in this game has its clearly modern spin on it - which, again, is a question of taste on whether or not you will like it.”
- “Did you also have a love for metroidvanias, easy to pick up, hard to master combos, and an absolute banger of a soundtrack? Look no further.”
- “The punches, the music, the sound design, everything comes together into one absolute brutal beatdown.”
story
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as a typical '80s Hollywood revenge plot, complete with cheesy one-liners, which some players find charming and nostalgic. While opinions vary, many agree that the story is well-scripted and engaging, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Players recommend starting with the story mode to fully appreciate the narrative and gameplay mechanics before tackling the more challenging arcade mode.
- “The items, story, training mini games, all of it is super refreshing.”
- “From one gamer to others... this is one of the best beat 'em up games in the business... it's stylishly charming and fun... the co-op mode adds to the quality of life contents that the game offers... the RPG element is very appropriate... the grind is enjoyable and rewarding... the story is well scripted and the voice over actors are convincing.”
- “Story - not much to say here, as I've yet to complete the game (as of writing this piece), but from what I've seen so far, the story does seem to be your typical revenge plot straight from the '80s Hollywood - along with the cheesy one-liners and everything.”
- “Play story mode first, arcade is only black belt, you will get your ass kicked really hard, before you even can start to enjoy this lovely piece of art, so beware.”
- “The story so far as I've played is decent.”
graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their nostalgic pixel art style, reminiscent of classic games from the '80s, and are complemented by a fitting soundtrack. Reviewers appreciate the detailed and well-drawn visuals, which enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “Visuals and sound are on point.”
- “Graphically it's incredibly well drawn.”
- “Nostalgic graphic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its fast-paced mechanics, engaging combat, and a variety of difficulty levels that cater to both casual players and those seeking a challenge. Players appreciate the opportunity to improve their skills, especially in speed running, while the diverse enemy encounters keep the gameplay fresh and enjoyable. Overall, it offers a compelling experience that encourages repeated playthroughs.
- “Fast paced, good fighting game mechanics, great OST, high replay value; if you like speed running, then this is a fun one to learn.”
- “Fun to play, with plenty of replayability.”
- “Tons of difficulty range for both accessibility and replayability through the higher difficulties that add more and more enemies.”
- “The game offers a wide range of difficulty levels, from beginner to grandmaster, but once you've mastered the higher difficulties, there's little incentive to replay.”
- “While the difficulty options are extensive, the core gameplay doesn't change much, making it feel repetitive after a few runs.”
- “After completing the game on all difficulty levels, I found that the lack of new content or challenges made replaying feel pointless.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Overall, players report significant issues with optimization, including difficulty in using skills, erratic enemy behavior, and persistent stuttering during gameplay. However, some users have found solutions to specific glitches, such as screen stuttering and frame drops.
- “The skills are very hard to use; the enemies either bum-rush you or ignore you, and most aggravatingly, everything is stuttering.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and a frustrating gameplay experience.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it difficult to enjoy the mechanics.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor gameplay glitches, but the stability of the menus is a significant concern, particularly noting that the dojo interface feels unintuitive and prone to errors.
- “Minor glitches in gameplay, but menus feel unintuitive and glitchy, especially in the dojo.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it often requires repeatedly replaying levels to unlock different endings.
- “Repeating the levels over and over to get the different endings is pretty tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks just to level up, and it became incredibly monotonous.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the witty and snooty dialogue of characters, particularly the first ninja-boss, which has elicited genuine laughter from players.
- “I love how snooty and almost British the first ninja boss you meet sounds; I really had a laughing out loud moment there.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game kept me chuckling from start to finish.”
- “The absurd situations and quirky characters had me in stitches; it's a refreshing take on humor in gaming.”