Rukimin's Disappointing Adventure!: Shobomi and the Phantom Ruins

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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!: Shobomi and the Phantom Ruins screenshot

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features cute visuals and sound design, maintaining the charm of the previous entry while introducing new mechanics.
It offers a fun and challenging platforming experience that rewards skill and perseverance, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a good challenge.
The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience, and includes achievements for players to strive for.

Some mechanics and puzzles can be frustratingly vague, leading to confusion and requiring external help to progress.
There are occasional bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as issues with certain traps and level interactions.
The difficulty can feel inconsistent, with some sections being overly punishing, which may deter less experienced players.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised for their cute art style, reminiscent of the previous entry in the series. While the visuals are appealing, the overall experience is described as challenging, akin to difficult games like Dark Souls.
- “Well, this sequel keeps the same cute art style as the previous one.”
- “Graphics are very cute and the controls feel good.”
- “The visuals and sound design are much like the former entry in this series.”
- “Well, this sequel keeps the same cute art style as the previous one, but I found this one harder to the point of frustration. It's still a good troll (joke/traps) platformer, but it doesn't have achievements and it's free.”
- “Graphics are very cute, and the controls feel good.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is a mixed experience, featuring well-designed challenging platforming and puzzle sections that encourage mastery of mechanics. While some moments can be frustrating due to poor mechanics, the addition of new features and a more engaging difficulty level enhances overall enjoyment. The presence of humorous trollish elements adds a lighthearted touch amidst the challenges.
- “There are a few trollish sections, but those are more funny and silly than anything and won't have you mad or raging. The challenging platforming and puzzle sections are really well made and force you to adapt to the situation and master the mechanics.”
- “The game is more fun than the first; there are new mechanics and the difficulty is more challenging than unfair with the pranks.”
- “The background music really gets you in the feels for the worst 20 minutes of your entire life, where you are constantly jebaited with terrible mechanics and excruciating rage.”
- “There are a few trollish sections, but those are more funny and silly than anything and won't have you mad or raging. However, the challenging platforming or puzzle sections are really well made and force you to adapt to the situation and master the mechanics.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring moments that elicit genuine laughter through its funny and silly trolling elements. While it includes challenging platforming and puzzle sections, the overall tone remains light-hearted and enjoyable, making it a cute and entertaining experience.
- “The game had many moments that literally made me laugh out loud.”
- “It's a funny trolling jump & run game.”
- “Funny and cute little platformer that tries to trick you.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The background music is described as emotionally impactful, enhancing the frustration players feel during challenging gameplay moments. However, it also seems to contribute to an overall negative experience due to the game's mechanics.
- “The background music really gets you in the feels for the worst 20 minutes of your entire life, where you are constantly jebaited with terrible mechanics and excruciating rage.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”