Sentimental K

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Sentimental K is a single player action game. It was developed by Fordays Co.,Ltd. and was released on January 17, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a satisfying combat system with a variety of skills and weapons, allowing for creative combos and playstyles.
Despite its early access status, the game has smooth gameplay and enjoyable mechanics, making it addictive and fun to play.
The visual effects and character designs are appealing, contributing to an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from repetitive level designs and enemy patterns, which can lead to a lack of variety and excitement during runs.
Some combat mechanics feel janky, with issues like hit detection and the need for precise aiming, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
The game has balancing issues, particularly with certain enemies being overly punishing or difficult to predict, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
39%
9%
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, enjoyable action, and a fun gameplay loop that combines elements of roguelikes and bullet-hell genres. While the game offers a satisfying challenge with distinct boss mechanics and a variety of builds, some players find certain aspects, like cooldowns and targeting, to be frustrating. Overall, it provides a visually appealing and kinetic experience, though some controls may feel clunky at times.
- “The gameplay loop is fun and you always end up with a workable build.”
- “Not only is the difficulty on a sliding scale that's very gentle and understanding for the early portions of every playthrough, but it equally feels like a bullet-hell game that rewards you for your control, quick reflexes, and movement mechanics of a top-down FPS.”
- “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 for 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 get 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.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players finding the art style disjointed and simplistic, while others appreciate the stylized visuals and character design, noting that they enhance the overall experience. Despite criticisms of dullness, many agree that the graphics are impressive for an indie title, particularly in terms of animations and special effects. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, though the lack of graphics settings has been pointed out as a drawback.
- “The graphics and visuals are stunning for this kind of indie game, and the character design is very well accomplished.”
- “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.”
- “[i]Sentimental K[/i] is an enjoyable action roguelike with nice visuals and smooth gameplay.”
- “I see some people complaining about how the art style seems disconnected and disjointed.”
- “The game suffers a lot from its poor visuals; the first thing I noticed when I started playing is how dull the game felt.”
- “There are almost no graphics settings.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
Overall, the game's replayability is viewed positively, with many players appreciating the end game difficulty mechanics and the variety of skills and items that enhance the experience. While some express concerns about the current replay value and hope for future updates to improve it, the general consensus is that the game offers a rewarding and challenging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “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.”
- “Good variety in skills and artifacts makes replayability high, and I look forward to more content being added as it continues toward a full release.”
- “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 while the game has extraordinary potential for rewarding replayability, there is a suffocating amount of options at any given time.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is praised for its amazing soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, setting a fitting mood for the game's dark and melancholic atmosphere. However, some users note that the music is somewhat limited, with only a single ambient track for each act, suggesting a need for more variety and polish in the sound department. Overall, while the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, there is room for improvement.
- “The soundtrack is definitely amazing, and the general gameplay is really good.”
- “...the core kinetic gameplay & stylised graphics with the hot futuristic waifu with the flowing white hair & skin-tight pitch-black latex, wielding sick weapons whilst careening through the air to clobber cool-looking minions & other insidious boss-waifus all across the battlefield amidst a bullet-hell, incredibly choreographed tirade, all whilst setting the mood with fantastic musical scores that underscore the bleak, melancholic world of pitch-black, angsty, possibly artificially-induced darkness.”
- “Sound effects in [i]sentimental k[/i] are very crisp and satisfying, though music is limited to a single ambient track for each of the three acts.”
- “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 feel stale after a short time.”
- “While the gameplay is engaging, the soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game lacks a traditional story or narrative progression, focusing instead on delivering enjoyable gameplay experiences. Players seem to appreciate the absence of a story, suggesting that it may not be a priority for those engaging with the game.
- “There's no story or progression system, just fun gameplay.”
- “No story.”
- “No story (but then again, did you really come here for that, lol).”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing; however, some feel that the comedic elements are overshadowed by the game's simplicity.
- “The humor in this game is spot-on and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love how the witty dialogue adds a layer of fun to the gameplay.”
- “The jokes are clever and perfectly timed, making every moment enjoyable.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
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 are a major drawback.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express concerns about stability, anticipating typical early access issues such as bugs and glitches, and some are prepared to seek refunds if problems persist.
- “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 at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that completely broke my experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with grinding mechanics, noting that some games require excessive waiting for cooldowns, which can significantly slow down gameplay and detract from the overall experience.
- “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.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the graphics and visuals of the game are praised for their stunning quality, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the character development aspect, focusing instead on the design and aesthetics.