Shiro
- September 6, 2020
- Game Dynasty
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Shiro" is a single-player platformer game with great story and mechanics. Join Holo in their journey to find their twin sister Shiro, trapped by the evil witch Satella. Overcome obstacles in a pixelated world with 25 levels, unique events, and challenging gameplay, accompanied by a sensational soundtrack.
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Reviews
- Charming pixel art and enjoyable soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- Fun platforming mechanics with some challenging segments that keep the gameplay engaging.
- The game is short and sweet, making it a good option for a quick gaming session.
- Controls can feel unresponsive and clunky, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- The game is very short, with a lack of depth in story and mechanics, making it feel incomplete.
- Some level designs and enemy placements can lead to unfair deaths, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay128 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting unresponsive controls, clunky mechanics, and frustrating design choices that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and visual appeal, others find the gameplay inconsistent and lacking depth, leading to an uneven difficulty curve. Overall, the game shows potential with its interesting concepts, but it requires significant polish and refinement to fully realize its promise.
“Everything is there: an interesting platforming mechanic, enemy variety, good animation, and pretty art; I don't even really mind the length of the game.”
“It's a nice little 90-minute game, has some good level design and a neat core mechanic.”
“I highly recommend it to fans of platformers with a beautiful, fascinating world and interesting gameplay.”
“This is not a bad game, but the difficulty comes from unresponsive controls and clunky mechanics.”
“Very unpolished and it's almost like the gameplay was made to frustrate the player.”
“Despite the nice visuals and audio, the controls of this game are really inconsistent and some of its mechanics are a pain.”
- story96 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in the game is largely considered minimal and underdeveloped, primarily serving as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. It revolves around two sisters, with the plot essentially boiling down to a simple rescue mission, which many reviewers found lacking in depth and engagement. While some appreciated the game's mechanics and visuals, they expressed a desire for a more fleshed-out story to enhance the overall experience.
“The plot is this: two sisters from childhood loved to travel and one day they went to a very ancient temple in search of the royal bell, which according to legend brings good luck to those who hear it, but on the way a strange thing happens, as a result of which an evil witch kidnaps one of the sisters and sends her to her dark dungeon.”
“Quite an interesting plot with its denouement also fits perfectly into the aesthetics of the game.”
“Cool platformer with an interesting storyline and mechanics.”
“The story is almost non-existent and is summed up entirely during the opening scene.”
“Honestly, the story is a mere afterthought, a backdrop, if you will.”
“The story is pretty much non-existent; it boils down to 'rescue your sister'.”
- music72 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its atmospheric and chill qualities that complement the visuals. However, some players noted a lack of variety and repetitiveness, particularly in the early stages, which detracted from the overall experience. While the soundtrack enhances the game's ambiance, it may not stand out as memorable on its own for all players.
“The music is pretty good, and fits the zones well.”
“Also, a super chill and sometimes spooky soundtrack accompanies you through this short and sweet adventure.”
“Gorgeous pixel art graphics coupled with good music will delight you throughout the game.”
“The music is composed of eerie atmospheric songs that are fitting as background noise but aren't worth listening to on their own unless you're really into that genre of music.”
“- The first stage's music doesn't fit the mood and is quite repetitive; I had to turn the music off for that section.”
“Lacks a high-quality music track to complement gameplay.”
- graphics66 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game features charming pixel art graphics that are generally well-received, though some reviewers note that it lacks the detail and charm of similar titles. While the overall aesthetic is praised for its beauty and style, there are mentions of repetitive backgrounds and inconsistent gameplay mechanics. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable despite some gameplay shortcomings.
“With clean graphics, great controls, and amazing style, I can't recommend this game more.”
“Gorgeous pixel art graphics coupled with good music will delight you throughout the game.”
“Hardcore platformer with a beautiful atmosphere, good music, and excellent pixel graphics.”
“The graphics use cute pixel art in the same vein as Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, but it isn't as detailed and doesn't have nearly as much charm.”
“Good idea, nice visuals, lacks polish on movement.”
“The graphics are quite decent, without flashy colors.”
- atmosphere16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful and immersive qualities, enhanced by well-crafted music and pixel graphics. While the music serves as fitting background noise, it may not appeal to everyone outside of its genre. Overall, players appreciate the diverse locations and unique styles, including an oriental theme, contributing to a captivating gaming experience.
“Hardcore platformer with a beautiful atmosphere, good music and excellent pixel graphics.”
“I like the atmosphere and the style of the game very much.”
“Various locations and a pleasant atmosphere.”
“Great alternative for anyone looking to play a fluid, niche platformer with some tricky design and well-created music and atmospheres.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its emotional narrative centered around the loss of a sister due to a witch, which resonates with some players. However, the overall experience is marred by gameplay issues, leading some reviewers to suggest it is only worth playing if heavily discounted, as they find more enjoyment in real-life activities.
“This is an interesting emotional game about how we lost a sister because of a witch, and we need to find her.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect somewhat tedious, particularly after the initial gameplay, which often devolves into AFK card farming. However, the introduction of new elements like trampolines and environmental hazards at each level helps to maintain a degree of engagement and prevent the experience from becoming monotonous.
“Gameplay past 15 minutes is AFK card farming.”
“Somewhat tedious.”
“Gameplay past 15 minutes is AFK card farming.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional minor glitches, such as issues with wall jumping and interactions with moving platforms, but these do not significantly hinder gameplay or create game-breaking problems. Overall, stability is generally acceptable despite these small issues.
“There were occasional glitches, like where I sometimes couldn't wall jump off moving walls.”
“As well as some small glitches here and there, such as being pushed into the floor by the vertically moving wall platforms and randomly being able to walk on thin air, but they weren't anything game-breaking or prohibiting gameplay.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a humorous narrative complemented by a charming pixel art style, engaging players with its funny story and clear gameplay mechanics. Despite being in early development, it has received praise for its entertaining plot and appealing visuals.
“An interesting adventure game in a funny pixel style, with a good start and a plot.”
“A funny story, beautiful graphics, and clear gameplay, even though the game is still in early access.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly regarded for its replayability, with players expressing a strong desire to play it again shortly after completing it. This suggests that the experience remains engaging and offers enough variety to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“Fortunately, it is also very replayable, and I already feel compelled to play it again even though I beat it just yesterday.”
