Sacred Stones

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Sacred Stones is a single player platformer game. It was developed by CFK Co., Ltd. and was released on July 23, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Retro sidescrolling action and adventure greet you in Sacred Stones! The indie atmosphere is easy to immerse yourself in. Have a great time as you explore, run/jump & fight your way to victory. This game is perfect for both hardcore and casual fans alike seeking that nostalgic-indie fix!

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a short but fun experience, making it worth a try for fans of boss rush games.
The art style and animations are well done, providing a visually appealing experience.
Some bosses are cleverly designed and provide a good challenge, rewarding players for learning their patterns.

Many bosses lack clear attack patterns and telegraphing, leading to frustrating and unfair encounters.
The game suffers from balance issues, with some bosses being tedious bullet sponges that take too long to defeat.
There is minimal replay value and the overall experience feels barebones and simplistic.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is reminiscent of "Cave Story," featuring well-designed artwork and an engaging boss rush format that keeps players on their toes. However, some players feel that the narrative lacks depth, as the bosses can be too easy and the weapon choices become uninspiring once the best option is obtained. Overall, while the game captures the excitement of a boss rush, it may not offer a compelling story to match its design.
- “Very well designed and reminds me of Cave Story in some regards, but the endless boss rush definitely got my adrenaline going... excited to see how many bosses they've crammed into this...”
- “It's a boss rush game with clearly Cave Story inspired artwork, though I found a good number of bosses way too easy, and the weapon choices weren't very inspiring. Once you get the best one, there's really no point to change weapons around anymore.”
- “It's a boss rush game with clearly Cave Story-inspired artwork, though I found a good number of bosses way too easy, and the weapon choices weren't very inspiring. Once you get the best one, there's really no point to change weapons around anymore, so that mechanic is out the window.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a charming, Cave Story-inspired art style with simple yet effective aesthetics and well-executed animations. While the visuals are generally appealing and intuitive, some players feel that the overall design lacks depth, particularly in the weapon mechanics. Despite these critiques, the boss designs are noted for their creativity and enjoyment.
- “The art style is nice, the animations are well done - I didn't need a tutorial to understand how things worked - it's all self-explanatory.”
- “It's a boss rush game with clearly Cave Story inspired artwork, though I found a good number of bosses way too easy, and the weapon choices weren't very inspiring. Once you get the best one, there's really no point to change weapons around anymore, so that mechanic is out the window.”
- “Aesthetics are simple, but most of the bosses are fun and ingenious.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around a boss rush format with artwork reminiscent of Cave Story, but many players find the difficulty lacking, as several bosses are considered too easy. Additionally, the weapon selection fails to provide variety, as players tend to stick with the most effective weapon, diminishing the incentive to experiment with different options.
- “It's a boss rush game with clearly Cave Story-inspired artwork. However, while playing on normal difficulty, I found a good number of bosses to be way too easy, and the weapon choices weren't very inspiring. Once you get the best weapon, there's really no point in changing weapons anymore, so that mechanic feels pointless.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth; the bosses are not challenging enough, and the weapon system becomes irrelevant once you find the best option. This makes the experience feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “While the game has a nice aesthetic reminiscent of Cave Story, the gameplay falls flat due to easy bosses and a lack of meaningful weapon variety. Once you settle on a weapon, there's little incentive to experiment further.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as most bosses are described as bullet sponges that require excessive time to defeat. While this mechanic encourages learning boss patterns, it often leads to a monotonous and frustrating experience.
- “Most bosses are absolute bullet sponges; it takes way too long to kill them. On one hand, this forces you to learn the patterns, but on the other hand, it makes the experience pretty boring and tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often derived from its challenging difficulty, which players find amusingly unbalanced, leading to unexpected and entertaining moments.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game lacks replayability, with many users noting its simplistic and barebones design, which diminishes the incentive to play again.
- “Beware though - there is no replay value and it is really, really, really barebones simple.”