SUGURI
- July 1, 2014
- Orange_Juice
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamSUGURI is a single-player shooter game known for its exceptional mechanics and phenomenal soundtrack. As the cute but fierce SUGURI, you'll navigate through seven challenging stages, using your target-locking system and unique arsenal to dodge hundreds of bullets and defeat overwhelming bosses. With its beautiful designs, innovative weaponry, and captivating gameplay action, SUGURI is a must-play doujin game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an incredibly rewarding feeling when you finally beat a level, making the challenging gameplay worthwhile.
- The level select feature is convenient, allowing players to revisit completed levels without starting over.
- The soundtrack is fantastic and complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is extremely difficult, even on easy mode, which may frustrate casual players.
- There are numerous technical issues, including broken achievements and crashes on certain systems.
- The game feels dated, with some mechanics and graphics not holding up to modern standards.
- gameplay34 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is described as innovative and engaging, featuring unique mechanics such as a dashing system and hyper attacks that add depth to the traditional bullet hell genre. However, many players find the gameplay to be brutally difficult and sometimes unfair, with a lack of proper tutorials leading to confusion about the mechanics. While some appreciate the freedom of movement and variety of weapons, others recommend starting with other titles in the series that offer a more polished experience.
“Severely underrated game with innovative and enjoyable gameplay.”
“Great gameplay, great soundtrack, and an overall satisfying experience.”
“You're given a lot of freedom in movement, thanks especially to the dash mechanic, which has the added bonus of allowing you to dodge certain bullets.”
“While the gameplay certainly is unique, you're better off starting with the other games in the series (Sora, Acceleration of Suguri 2) instead, which offer the same gameplay but without the glaring issues present in this game.”
“Mechanics feel gimmicky compared to Acceleration of Suguri, and the stages in this game are really difficult.”
“I think the dash mechanic is what made the game so difficult for me, but at the end of the day, there are just so many better shmups on Steam that I would rather spend my time on, like Ikaruga, Crimson Clover, Eschatos, etc. I can really only recommend this if it is very cheap or part of a bundle.”
- music27 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its engaging and atmospheric soundtrack composed by Deku, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. While some sound effects are noted as stock, the original tracks are highlighted as standout features that resonate well with the game's aesthetic. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's strongest aspects, contributing significantly to its charm and replayability.
“While most of the sound effects are stock sound effects that many doujin games use, Suguri's OST was composed by Deku, whose music fits the atmosphere of the game perfectly.”
“The right music adds so much more to your experience, and Suguri has the perfect soundtrack to make you want to play it.”
“Fantastic music, engaging gameplay, cute graphics.”
“While some songs can get a little grating to me personally, this OST has a lot of fans for a very good reason.”
“However, with the lack of an OST on Steam, the very glitchy achievements, the huge difficulty spike, and the flop it was partnered with, this game failed on Steam, which is a shame.”
“The music, on the other hand, is overall a bit above average; while there were certainly standouts, namely the final boss and the entirety of stage 4, the rest is pretty good at best.”
- story15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is set in a post-war future where the protagonist oversees Earth's recovery over 10,000 years, blending light-hearted themes with character-driven narratives. While some players find the story short, it is praised for its impact and character uniqueness, enhanced by effective localization. Overall, the story complements the gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience despite its brevity.
“The game's story takes place in the future where the Earth has finally recovered from an ongoing war that was slowly killing the planet thanks to 'Project One,' as our titular heroine oversees the recovery of Earth over the course of 10,000 years so people can live in peace once more.”
“Contrast to 'Sora's' darker tone, 'Suguri' features a more light-hearted story as Suguri confronts the members of the Shifu brand and tries to reason with them before resorting to subduing them by force. The story is conveyed very well thanks to Rockin' Android's localization.”
“The story is simple, but it's actually pretty good; the characters all seem unique, thanks in part to their fights, but you don't see too much of their personalities until the sequel, 'Acceleration of Suguri.'”
“As much as I want to see the story, it's really not worth ten hours of replaying the same ridiculous levels over again until the random directions my dodge flew me into and the random patterns of the enemy shots allowed me to win that one time.”
“While there's not much story, the character designs are pretty nice even though I still think Iru's a guy.”
“The story is simple, but it's actually pretty good; the characters all seem unique, thanks in part to their fights, but you don't see too much of their personalities until the sequel, Acceleration of Suguri.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a charming blend of hand-drawn 2D sprites set against 3D backgrounds, evoking a nostalgic 2.5D PS1 aesthetic. While some players find the visuals dated, they appreciate the cute character designs and overall style, which complement the engaging gameplay. However, a few reviews note that the graphics can be considered poor by modern standards, with some even describing them as horrible.
“The visuals are a mix of hand-drawn 2D sprites on 3D backgrounds.”
“The visuals evoke those of a 2.5 PS1 game, and are honestly charming.”
“Visually, Suguri looks fairly simple, but Orange_Juice pulls off some nice visuals along with some improvements from working on QP Shooting!”
“The visuals evoke those of a 2.5D PS1 game, and are honestly charming.”
“The graphics are definitely dated, but I still like how the game itself looks, especially the characters.”
“Horrible graphics and uncomfortable game mechanics.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts significant replayability, particularly for players aiming to achieve all accomplishments and explore various weapon choices. Its fast-paced levels and challenging bosses enhance the experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of the bullet hell genre, despite being outshined by its sequel in terms of design.
“The game offers a ton of replayability if you want to go for all achievements, different playthroughs with various weapon choices, and if you enjoy fast-paced levels and challenging bosses. If you appreciate bullet hell games, then this is the game for you.”
“Although surpassed by its sequel, Sora, in terms of game design, Suguri still stands out as a strong debut title for the doujin circle Orange_Juice. There is a lot of replay value and fun to be had with the dash-based movement system and the fast-paced dodging and fighting you will experience in Suguri.”
“However, the replay value makes up for that!”
“The game offers a ton of replayability if you want to go for all achievements, different playthroughs with various weapon choices, and if you enjoy fast-paced levels and challenging bosses. If that's what you're looking for in a bullet hell game, then this is the game for you.”
“However, the replay value makes up for that!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its original soundtrack composed by Deku, which aligns well with the overall experience, despite the use of common stock sound effects typical in many doujin games.
“While most of the sound effects are stock sound effects that many doujin games use, Suguri's OST was composed by Deku, whose music fits the atmosphere of the game perfectly.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development is noted to be minimal in terms of story, but the character design is appreciated, with some confusion regarding the gender of a character named Iru.
“While there's not much story, the character design is pretty nice, even though I still think Iru's a guy.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“I expected more growth from the characters, but they remain static throughout the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
“The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end hardware.”
“I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly focused on optimization to enhance the overall experience.”
“The game's optimization ensures that loading times are minimal, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“Optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite having a powerful PC, I still experience lag and long loading times due to poor optimization.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences stability issues, particularly with achievement glitches that can disrupt the overall gameplay experience.
“This game has several achievement glitches.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it unplayable at times.”
“I experienced numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
