Shogunaria

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"Shogunaria is a nostalgic RPG/action-adventure game, harkening back to the '80s and '90s. Choose from four characters, each with unique abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and explore six zones filled with monsters, traps, puzzles, and dungeons. The randomly generated treasures and rewards, along with the four distinct endings, ensure a high level of replayability as you battle the fearsome Master Ghost and his demons."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

stability3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a charming retro aesthetic and is well put together, providing a nostalgic experience.
It offers a streamlined fast travel and save system, making exploration enjoyable and efficient.
There are numerous easter eggs and character-specific abilities that add a layer of fun for fans of the developer's previous games.

The gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking meaningful choices and variety in enemies and challenges.
All playable characters feel nearly identical, with minimal differences in abilities, which diminishes the potential for diverse gameplay experiences.
The game is very easy, with predictable enemy patterns and a lack of challenging content, making it less appealing for experienced gamers.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of *Shogunaria* are praised for their nostalgic SNES aesthetic, effectively capturing the retro feel reminiscent of classic games like Zelda. Users appreciate the combination of charming visuals and fitting music, which enhances the overall experience.
- “The retro feel is solid, and the graphics and music fit perfectly.”
- “I was drawn to Shogunaria first of all because I thought it might allow me to create such a build, but also because of its SNES aesthetic and its developer's influence.”
- “I love old school graphics, and this game nails the nostalgic feel.”
- “So this is like Zelda 1, except you can choose 4 different characters with their own powers, and some of them have different attack ranges. It also has a SNES art style.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The gameplay is generally considered simplistic and repetitive, lacking meaningful choices, which can lead to a boring experience. While some players acknowledge it as the best effort from the developers so far, there is a desire for more depth and exploration, such as additional optional areas and secret boss fights, to enhance the overall experience.
- “It's probably the best game they've made so far, and I think the actual gameplay works pretty well. However, I wish they had pushed it a little bit further in terms of exploration. Even having a few more optional areas with secret boss fights would make the overall experience a lot more memorable.”
- “The gameplay is a bit on the simplistic side and there aren't many meaningful choices to make.”
- “Unfortunately, the actual gameplay is simple, repetitive, and boring.”
- “I think the actual gameplay works pretty well, but I wish you pushed it a little bit further in terms of exploration; even a few more optional areas with secret boss fights would make the overall experience a lot more memorable.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, the game is considered mostly stable and free of bugs; however, a significant issue has been reported related to the dojo, where players are unable to move their characters, necessitating a game restart and resulting in lost unsaved progress.
- “The game is mostly bug-free in my opinion, providing a stable experience overall.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game, as it rarely crashes or encounters major issues.”
- “The performance is solid, allowing for smooth gameplay without frequent interruptions.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect reminiscent of Zelda, suggesting that while the game offers engaging exploration and adventure, it also requires significant time investment to progress, which may deter some players.
- “It's like if Zelda was grindy.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over just to progress.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for its strong retro feel, complementing the game's graphics effectively.
- “The retro feel is solid, and the graphics and music fit perfectly.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story elements in the game are perceived as underwhelming, often resembling fetch quests rather than engaging narrative experiences, which diminishes their impact on gameplay.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”