Sentimental K

85%
Game Brain Score Based on 86 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • replayability
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"Sentimental K is a 3D rogue-like action game, offering dynamic and intuitive gameplay with a variety of weapons, skills, and artifacts. Dungeon layouts change randomly, and players must eliminate enemies and advance towards their destination. If the player dies, they must restart from the beginning, providing a challenging and replayable experience."

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • The combat is smooth and satisfying, with a variety of skills and weapons that allow for creative combos.
  • The game offers a challenging experience with good replayability, making each run feel unique.
  • Visually appealing effects and animations enhance the overall gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from a lack of polish, with issues such as poor enemy telegraphing and unbalanced boss mechanics.
  • Many elements feel repetitive, including enemy designs and room layouts, which can diminish the sense of discovery.
  • The game has translation issues and some mechanics, like the action camera and enemy targeting, can be frustrating.
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay is a dynamic blend of roguelike and bullet-hell mechanics, offering a satisfying and challenging experience that rewards quick reflexes and strategic planning. Players appreciate the engaging gameplay loop, diverse enemy mechanics, and the balance of difficulty that allows for skill expression and replayability. However, some users noted issues with certain mechanics, such as the dash system, which can lead to disorienting moments during combat.

    • “The gameplay loop is fun and you always end up with a workable build.”
    • “Even the basic enemies have pretty interesting mechanics that you need to avoid and plan around properly.”
    • “It's simple and minimalistic yet fun, with the same gameplay loop as The Binding of Isaac and a bit of Slay the Spire; the action is crisp, fun, and allows skill expression.”
    • “Throughout my fights, I noticed that the dash mechanic can get you anywhere on the map in one blink, which led to me most of the time missing my attacks because instead of being in front of the enemy, I was on the other side of the map.”
    • “I get making light/darkness a mechanic, but this gets to be a royal pain and I find myself just swinging blindly while hoping the area of effects hit them.”
    • “- It would be way better if the greatsword 'dash' went in the direction of the mouse instead of the direction the character is facing; it makes the gameplay a bit clunky.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The game's graphics are a point of contention among players, with some praising the simplistic yet charming anime-inspired visuals and effective use of lighting that enhances the gameplay experience. Others criticize the graphics as dull and lacking depth, noting a lack of customization options. Overall, while the aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, many find the stylized graphics and animations to be a strong complement to the game's kinetic action.

    • “The anime-inspired visuals add a quirky charm to the game, while the dimly lit stages make the characters' neon weapons and abilities truly shine.”
    • “The core kinetic gameplay and stylized graphics feature a futuristic character with flowing white hair and skin-tight pitch-black latex, wielding impressive weapons while navigating through a beautifully choreographed bullet-hell environment, all set to fantastic musical scores that enhance the melancholic atmosphere.”
    • “I really love the game; the graphics and animations are quite good, and the skill effects are neat. I recommend this game for people who love hack and slash games.”
    • “The game suffers a lot from its poor visuals; the first thing I noticed when I started playing is how dull the game felt.”
    • “The graphics look very simplistic in the preview images, but in-game, the effect is actually quite nice.”
    • “- There are almost no graphics settings.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the end game difficulty and potential for rewarding replayability, others feel it lacks sufficient replay value at present. The game is recognized for its ambitious design and challenge, suggesting that it could become more engaging with future updates and refinements.

    • “The end game difficulty mechanic is fantastic and offers good replayability.”
    • “It's a game that understands what it is and has jam-packed tons of replayability and scalability into its kinetic experience.”
    • “Challenging rogue-like that has lots of replay value, worth it if you like a challenge.”
    • “The replay value isn't quite there.”
    • “But it's a fun game; I was pretty satisfied with what I paid for. I just hope that when they add things in future updates, it drastically increases the replay value.”
    • “This is where you can feel that the game has extraordinary potential for 'rewarding replayability', but a suffocating amount of options at any given time.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its amazing soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, effectively setting the mood in a bleak and melancholic world. While the core gameplay and visuals are well-received, some users feel that the sound effects and music could benefit from further refinement. Overall, the musical scores contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere and emotional depth.

    • “The soundtrack is definitely amazing, and the general gameplay is really good.”
    • “...the core kinetic gameplay & stylised graphics... all whilst setting the mood with fantastic musical scores that undertone the bleak, melancholic world...”
    • “Fun to play and it's worth its price but needs some serious polish in the sound effect and music department.”
    • “Fun to play and it's worth its price, but it needs some serious polish in the sound effects and music department.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the gameplay is enjoyable, the soundtrack feels uninspired and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
  • story3 mentions

    The game lacks a traditional story, with some users noting that the absence of a narrative may not detract from the overall experience, suggesting that players may not prioritize story in this context.

    • “No story.”
    • “No story (but then again, did you really come here for that, lol).”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express frustration with grinding mechanics, noting that excessive cooldowns can significantly hinder gameplay and create a tedious experience. Many feel that this aspect detracts from overall enjoyment, often requiring additional lives or time to progress effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “I have seen too many games that make you wait for your cooldowns no matter what, grinding gameplay to a halt.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and short loading times without crashes, others feel that significant improvements are still needed.

    • “It also runs smoothly, hasn't crashed on me once, and the loading times are beautifully short.”
    • “The game needs a lot of optimization.”
    • “Performance issues make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the experience.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted as entertaining, though some players feel it lacks challenge, making it easy to engage with.

    • “The humor in this game is spot on and keeps me laughing throughout!”
    • “I love how the jokes are cleverly woven into the gameplay.”
    • “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations make every playthrough enjoyable.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users express concerns about stability, anticipating typical early access issues such as bugs and glitches, which leads some to consider the option of refunding the game if problems arise.

    • “I thought, 'Okay, it's an early access game, it'll be buggy and messy, so let's keep the refund button close.'”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I encountered so many bugs that I lost track of them all.”
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