Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry God

Curse of the Great Curry God burns through good will with punishing gameplay

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In "Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry God," play as Pupuru and save your favorite local curry restaurant from a big bad chain. Explore ever-changing dungeons, battle creatures, and collect ingredients to make the "Legendary Magic Curry." Share your culinary creations with quirky companions on this roguelike adventure filled with humor and thrills.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

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

Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a light-hearted and humorous story with likable characters, making it an enjoyable experience.
The music is exceptional, with catchy tracks that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
The gameplay mechanics, while challenging, provide a sense of engagement and strategy, especially with the item and equipment management.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including frequent crashes and poor optimization, making it frustrating to play.
The RNG elements can lead to unfair situations, such as losing all items due to unexpected enemy encounters, which can be discouraging.
The inventory management is cumbersome, with limited space and many items that feel pointless, leading to tedious gameplay.

story
48 mentions
17 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as lighthearted and humorous, featuring quirky characters and a silly plot that often elicits laughter. However, many reviewers criticize the narrative for being shallow and repetitive, with a lack of meaningful character development and an overwhelming amount of dialogue that detracts from gameplay. While some players appreciate the comedic elements and find the story entertaining, others feel it fails to provide a compelling or engaging experience overall.
- “The story is more funny than anything, and can be more easy-going but also a bit deeper at times.”
- “This game has a pretty silly storyline, which is very lighthearted, and is filled to the brim with humour and cute characters.”
- “The characters are amusing, the plot fun, and the combat interesting.”
- “The fluff of the dialogue is so unbearable it's hard to follow what's happening with the plot because you are so inclined to skip it.”
- “The story tries to get somewhere but is always interrupted by side characters that offer next to no support during your adventures.”
- “It's fine that there needs to be some kind of villain in the story, but even though all of this is played out comically, it is drawn out every single scene and chapter to the point where you just want to play the game and not read the stupid scene over and over again.”
gameplay
29 mentions
24 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of entertaining story elements and mechanics, though it can be frustrating due to its reliance on random number generation and some poorly designed mechanics, such as limited inventory space and cutscene interruptions. While the dungeon-crawling and cooking themes offer a unique twist, the overall experience is described as repetitive and simplistic, serving mainly to bridge the gaps between story segments. Despite its flaws, some players find the gameplay enjoyable and lighthearted, particularly for fans of the genre.
- “If you thought a dungeon crawling game with a cooking theme would have interesting mechanics like preparing unique, specific dishes for each of the many creatures that you come across while venturing, so you could trade it for favor, acquire an ally, an item, unlock dialogue, plot stuff.”
- “A nice, lighthearted roguelike RPG in the style of the mystery dungeon games, with decent gameplay, good voice acting, and a hilarious cast of quirky characters.”
- “One of the better Vita games which I never thought to play again. Basically, you explore randomly generated dungeons to search for items/ingredients. If you die, then all your items that you carry are gone, but if you escaped or finished the dungeon, you can carry the items to be stored in town. Gameplay is light but complex enough to be fun. Also, the port is great in my opinion; no bugs and the controller works perfectly (I'm using a PS4 controller). Definitely worth checking out for the very friendly price.”
- “The gameplay is somehow okay.”
- “Bosses die in 3 or 4 hits, there's very limited inventory space as you can never expand how much you can carry, 75% of the items you find (aside from weapons and armor) do absolutely nothing, and the gameplay gets interrupted every 3 floors you venture down by pointless storytime.”
- “If you aren't buying it because you like the look of the characters and setting, don't expect the gameplay to thrill you -- it's a bit repetitive and really just serves to fill the space between story cutscenes, though it can be oddly satisfying in its own way.”
humor
13 mentions
92 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a light-hearted and entertaining narrative, featuring quirky characters and comedic scenes that enhance the overall experience. While many players find the humor charming and appealing, some critiques suggest that it can be hit-or-miss, with certain elements feeling annoying rather than funny. Overall, the blend of humor with gameplay keeps players engaged, offering a mix of amusing cutscenes and lighthearted storytelling.
- “The story is more funny than anything, and can be more easygoing but also a bit deeper at times.”
- “Otherwise, the game's anime style art and tongue-in-cheek humor is, for me personally, very appealing and entertaining.”
- “A nice, lighthearted roguelike RPG in the style of the mystery dungeon games, with decent gameplay, good voice acting, and a hilarious cast of quirky characters.”
- “It's not funny and it's annoying.”
music
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its quality, particularly the battle themes and vocal tracks, while others find it occasionally repetitive or annoying during specific gameplay moments. The catchy start screen music and enjoyable voice acting contribute positively to the overall experience, though some players note a lack of variety in the soundtrack and dungeon themes. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing its charm and appeal.
- “This game has amazing music, especially battle flavor.”
- “The music is exceptionally good; there are a lot of vocal songs, and they all sound really good. My personal favorite is the town theme.”
- “The soundtrack is very cute (loved Watanabe Kazuhiro's song), and you can't help but love the characters.”
- “The graphics are fine, though the music and sound effects are so-so, the former sounding like a poor man's Tenpei Sato (famed Nippon Ichi Software composer).”
- “Music can get annoying at times, for example during monster house spawns.”
- “The main issue with the game is its very lackluster - barely any different kinds of dungeons, music, and character progression.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the challenging combat and the risk of losing progress after long dungeon runs. The post-game content, featuring a daunting 256-floor mega dungeon, amplifies this grind, making it less enjoyable for those who prefer a more balanced gameplay experience. Overall, while some players appreciate grind-heavy games, the combination of difficulty and item loss detracts from the fun.
- “The dungeon crawler in itself is not that hard (although, most of the time you die at the last boss after 100 floors of pretty easy mobs, losing everything and getting back to square one), the issue is that the dungeon crawler is tedious!”
- “Be careful, the post-game, with a final story bit unfortunately, is a 256-floor (!!! holy mackerel) mega dungeon that is even more tedious than it sounds.”
- “I like some grindfests from time to time, but when it involves grinding items with a chance to lose them (you can't save in the dungeons)... not really my thing.”
graphics
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered adequate, featuring adorable artwork, but opinions vary on their appeal, as the visuals and overall presentation may not resonate with all players. While some find the graphics acceptable, they are overshadowed by mixed feelings about the game's music and sound effects.
- “The graphics are fine, though the music and sound effects are so-so.”
- “Adorable artwork.”
- “This game has scenarios and visuals that are definitely not for everyone.”
- “Story, soundtrack, graphics, etc. were all fine, but overall I can't say I liked this game very much.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal issues, noting only a minor camera glitch that does not significantly impact gameplay.
- “I haven't run into any glitches besides a harmless camera glitch, so that's a plus... I guess.”
character development
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its engaging story, appealing character design, and humor, despite frustrations with inventory management and random skill generation. Overall, players appreciate the depth and personality of the characters, which enhances the gaming experience.
- “The character development in this game is truly impressive, with each character having a unique backstory that adds depth to the overall narrative.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that genuinely impact their growth and relationships with one another.”
- “The blend of humor and serious moments in character interactions makes the development feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The character development feels rushed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was disappointed by how quickly the characters filled their roles without any meaningful growth or change throughout the game.”
- “The skill RNG for Kuu is frustrating, and it detracts from the overall experience of character progression.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users note that the Sound Blaster Audigy FX significantly enhances overall performance, indicating that hardware optimization can lead to a better gaming experience.
- “The Sound Blaster Audigy FX significantly enhances overall performance.”
- “The optimization features in the game allow for a smoother experience and better resource management.”
- “I appreciate how the game lets you tweak settings for optimal performance on various hardware.”