RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure!

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Action game suitable for live game play and streaming, which looks cute but full of unreasonable traps! "RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure!" series is a 2D side-scrolling action game in which you control Shobomi, a cute cat character, and aim for the goal!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

RUKIMIN's Disappointing Adventure! screenshot

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 176 reviews

humor11 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a cute aesthetic and humorous traps that provide a fun yet challenging experience.
It's a free game that offers a decent amount of gameplay, with frequent checkpoints making it accessible for players of varying skill levels.
Many players found the game to be enjoyable and rewarding despite its difficulty, often comparing it favorably to other challenging platformers.

The controls are often described as janky, particularly during the minecart section, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game suffers from performance issues, including a lack of optimization that can cause high CPU usage and frame rate problems.
Some players felt that the game was misleadingly titled, as it did not meet their expectations for a quality platformer, leading to disappointment.

humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring clever traps and funny scenarios that evoke laughter throughout the gameplay. It offers a lighthearted experience reminiscent of "kaizo" platformers, making it accessible for players who enjoy humorous challenges without extreme difficulty. Overall, players find it to be a cute and entertaining game filled with comedic elements.
- “This game is a humorous platform game with heavy cues from I Wanna Be The Guy and Cat Mario. A YouTuber that played this game even made the latter comparison.”
- “You get the experience of funny traps and inside jokes, the joy of overcoming complex platforming challenges or puzzles, but without being too difficult so you can actually finish the game with mediocre skills like mine.”
- “This game keeps making pranks and it was hilarious.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the pixel art as "godawful" and lacking effort, while others appreciate the cute aesthetic and character designs. Although the visuals are not the main focus of the game, they are described as solid and charming, contributing to the overall experience despite their simplicity.
- “A tough as nails little platformer with a cute aesthetic.”
- “Cute art style and character designs, decent music, some things are cute pixel art, and others look higher resolution than the pixelated ones; it's a troll platformer with a lot of jokes or fake stuff, I like it.”
- “On top of all that, the visuals and audio in this game are solid, and the cute style stops you from getting mad at it.”
- “This feature is really godawful, lazy pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay primarily revolves around jump and run mechanics, featuring unique and unconventional puzzles that may not fit traditional definitions. While it draws inspiration from games like Cat Mario and I Wanna Be The Guy, players report a less frustrating experience, with completion taking around an hour depending on their familiarity with precision platforming and bullet hell elements.
- “The focus lies in the jump and run gameplay.”
- “The gameplay seems definitely inspired by games like Cat Mario and I Wanna Be The Guy, though I don’t think I actually ever raged while playing this.”
- “The game features some quite unique mechanics and rather unconventional 'puzzles,' if they can even be called that.”
- “The gameplay seems definitely inspired by stuff like Cat Mario and I Wanna Be the Guy, though I don’t think I actually ever raged while playing this.”
- “Takes around 1 hour to get all the achievements, maybe a bit more or a bit less depending on your prior experience with precision platforming and bullet hell-ish gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The music in the game is described as decent but overwhelmingly loud, which can detract from the overall experience. While the cute art style and character designs are appreciated, the lack of an FPS limit can exacerbate the audio issues, making it a less enjoyable aspect for some players.
- “The music in the game is catchy and complements the cute art style perfectly, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is vibrant and adds a lot of personality to the game, making each level feel unique and engaging.”
- “I love how the music sets the tone for the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Could be actually really fun, but instead it has no FPS limit, causing any computer that isn't a toaster to blast up to 1000+ frames consistently. Then you also have overwhelmingly loud music to top it off.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story to engage with.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with janky controls and no performance tuning options, leading to excessive system resource usage that can spike to 100% without clear justification.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the product is completely stable, with no bugs or issues encountered.
- “100% bug-free product”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is enhanced by its cute art style and diverse character designs, which range from pixel art to higher resolution visuals. The humorous and playful nature of the game, characterized by its troll platformer elements, adds depth to the characters, making them engaging and memorable. Overall, players appreciate the charming aesthetics and the lighthearted approach to character portrayal.