pureya

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pureya is a single player action game with a anime theme. It was developed by sebastianorm and was released on March 26, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Pureya is a single-player anime-themed arcade game with excellent mechanics and fabulous music. The beta version offers a taste of the full release, which can be purchased along with the original soundtrack. Note that this summary is based on the game's self-description, and any reported bugs should not be directed to the creator of this summary.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 358 reviews

music22 positive mentions

grinding18 negative mentions

Pureya offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with a variety of mini-games that change every 10 seconds, keeping players engaged.
The game features charming pixel art and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall enjoyment.
The pachinko mechanic adds an interesting layer of progression, allowing players to unlock new mini-games, skins, and music as they collect marbles.

The mini-games can feel repetitive and simplistic, leading to a lack of depth and variety over extended play sessions.
The pachinko system can be frustrating due to its RNG elements, making it tedious to unlock new content.
Some mini-games have unbalanced difficulty, which can lead to frustration, especially for completionists aiming for 100% achievements.

music
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat, and dynamic nature, featuring unpredictable chord progressions and a variety of short, engaging tracks that change frequently during gameplay. Players appreciate the nostalgic and immersive quality of the soundtrack, which complements the arcade-style graphics and enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted a desire for more variation in tempo to match the game's difficulty, while others found the music to be repetitive after extended play.
- “The presentation is enhanced by an upbeat and dynamic soundtrack that ties everything together.”
- “The music here is spectacular, with loads of short songs that change one into the other, not being bound by stage for the most part.”
- “I love that the music changes instrumentation and melody as you switch through the nine minigames in the main mode, really just adds that extra charm.”
- “First impressions are good, but I'm already growing tired of its repetitiveness and even its initially catchy soundtrack.”
- “The music ought to speed up and slow down alongside the difficulty/game speed, since every song is the same tempo already anyways.”
- “The idea to have the OST composed of 10-second snippets is wild, and I am amazed at how great it works.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Pureya is characterized by its fast-paced, addictive mini-games that rotate every ten seconds, offering a mix of simple mechanics and cheerful visuals. While the game is praised for its accessibility and engaging design, some players find the gameplay loop repetitive and reliant on RNG for unlocking new content. Overall, it delivers a fun, casual arcade experience reminiscent of WarioWare, though it may not satisfy those seeking deeper or more varied gameplay.
- “The animations are smooth, and the color palette pops with cheerful tones that keep the energy light even when the gameplay ramps up in difficulty.”
- “Overall, Pureya appears to be a simple yet enjoyable game with addictive gameplay mechanics and a focus on overcoming challenges.”
- “The gameplay is very unique with the changing controls and dynamics for every minigame.”
- “The gameplay itself is basic and pretty unremarkable, but that doesn't mean it isn't fun to play for a while.”
- “Charm and potential wasted with almost immediately overwhelmingly repetitive gameplay.”
- “When bad microgames just keep appearing in the gameplay loop, it sucks out the enjoyment real fast.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming pixel-art style that effectively captures the essence of 8-bit aesthetics while maintaining clarity in gameplay. While some users noted minor issues, such as visibility problems caused by on-screen graphics and occasional bugginess on the Steam Deck, the overall visual presentation is praised for its coherence and appeal, complementing the engaging music and minigame design. Despite some criticism regarding the originality of the 8-bit look, many players appreciate the cute art style and how well it enhances the game's retro vibe.
- “Every microgame is rendered in a bright, pixel-art style that manages to stay coherent despite the wildly different scenarios you cycle through.”
- “The art style is charming, it runs well on Steam Deck, it's worth checking out.”
- “Such great retro-style visuals and audio, and they complement each other and the gameplay exceptionally well.”
- “A minor complaint that's nonetheless warranted is that the 'speed up' graphic that appears on screen sometimes blocks visibility as you're playing and can be especially deadly in some minigames (the pirate ship in particular).”
- “Graphical bugginess on Steam Deck much of the time too.”
- “The graphics are that done-to-death uninspired '8-bit' look, which is done for the sake of being lazy rather than style.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the process of unlocking minigames and items to be excessively tedious and reliant on RNG, leading to frustration. While some enjoy the rapid-fire nature of the minigames, the overall progression is often described as slow and grindy, making it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. Despite these criticisms, a few players appreciate the challenge and the satisfaction that comes from overcoming the grind.
- “The unlocking process is incredibly tedious, having to play pachinko and billion skins clogging up the random unlocks feels terrible for me.”
- “The level of grinding needed is insane, and for no reason - this is a single player game!”
- “My only real complaint is that to even play the main game, or unlock each of the skins, you have to play a mini game every single time with pure RNG, and if you have a full 999 marbles then you won't be able to play the main game until 10-15 minutes of mindless grinding.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its silly animations, amusing mini-games, and entertaining sound effects, creating a lighthearted and engaging experience. Players appreciate the cute cutscenes and the overall comedic tone, which enhances the enjoyment of the gameplay. The blend of humor and challenge keeps players hooked, making it a delightful escape.
- “Warioware’s mini-games seem more silly and funny that it’s hard for me to take them seriously.”
- “Overall, a fun game for a quick dopamine hit when you get a hang of the games and that sweet, sweet pachinko action: cute and funny cutscenes and a challenge for those who want it.”
- “Pureya is cute, funny, and simply a blast to play.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Pureya is minimal and serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay, reminiscent of classic Mario games. While the game features a "story mode" that lasts about four hours with only two cutscenes, the overall narrative is not the main focus, as the gameplay shifts every ten seconds, drawing inspiration from the WarioWare series. Despite its simplicity, the atmosphere of the story is noted to enhance the experience, though it may frustrate players due to the straightforward nature of the minigames.
- “But despite that, the atmosphere that the story has permeates it all.”
- “With a duration of approximately 4 hours in story mode, it seems to offer a satisfying content experience for a game of this type.”
- “The story is like that of a Mario game, just an excuse to go and do the stuff that you do.”
- “Pureya also features a 'story mode,' which, based on my personal experience, took me approximately 4 hours to complete, although it consists of only two cutscenes.”
- “Pureya is a game that changes every 10 seconds, that is to say it is a game of several games, that draws some inspiration from the Wario Ware saga, more in the general concept of the minigames, because in the execution they are very different compared to Wario Ware where you play a collection of minigames in each character at the pace of the story that tells you between cinematics, which here there are also but to a lesser extent.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for its repetitive and often unfair challenges, with many levels feeling unrefined and poorly balanced. Players encounter numerous derivative games that lack polish, and some randomized elements may even be impossible to complete, detracting from the overall experience.
- “There’s no narrative or grand goal—just the simple pleasure of improving your performance and seeing new challenges unfold.”
- “The difficulty adjusts to your performance, as well.”
- “This leads to lots of repetition, with some unoptimized and frankly unfair games being thrown at you over and over again.”
- “You got ripoff Doodle Jump, ripoff Flappy Bird, ripoff Space Invaders, etc. The ones that aren't ripoffs feel even more unoptimized, with randomized parts that feel near impossible and may be actually impossible.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is characterized by its lighthearted and wholesome approach, aiming to provide simple, addictive fun rather than deep emotional experiences. It focuses on engaging gameplay that rewards motor skills, creating an enjoyable and uplifting atmosphere reminiscent of titles like WarioWare.
- “It doesn’t try to be deep, emotional, or mechanically intricate—it just wants you to smile, to stay alert, and to enjoy the ride.”
- “It's wholesome, simple, addictive fun, especially for people missing the sort of gameplay offered by the likes of WarioWare.”
- “This is the 'wholesome' kind of degenerate gambling game; it is very tightly designed, rewards motor skills, and everything is slightly rigged in your favor.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is deeply immersive, with the story's essence permeating every aspect of the experience, creating a compelling and engaging environment for players.
- “The atmosphere of the game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “The haunting ambiance and detailed environments create a sense of tension and wonder.”
- “Every element of the atmosphere enhances the storytelling, making each moment feel significant.”
- “But despite that, the atmosphere that the story has permeates it all.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its diverse mini-games, adjustable difficulty levels, and various game modes, which contribute to its originality and depth.
- “The variety of mini-games, the adaptability of the difficulty, and the additional game modes add depth and replayability to the game.”
- “It's a game that shines in originality, replayability, and details.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users find the game enjoyable and addictive, but note that some mini-games exhibit inconsistent polish and occasional lag, along with minor brightness glitches. However, these issues are generally not considered severe.
- “It's fun and addictive, but I could complain that some mini-games feel more polished than others. The game gets laggy in some mini-games for no apparent reason, and the brightness glitches a little bit. Nothing too bad, though.”