Terrian Saga: KR-17

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 94 reviews
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  • gameplay
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In Terrian Saga: KR-17, players control a sentient military drone gaining consciousness and seeking to uncover its mysterious past while battling enemy robots in intricate levels using upgradable weapons. The game takes place in the Terrius system, where twin solar systems share planets and tensions rise between the Cyrinus empire and the Glortac People's Resistance. Players can rely on their trusty guided missile sidekick J1M to aid in their fight.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Engaging platforming gameplay with a nostalgic retro feel, reminiscent of classic 16-bit games.
  • Diverse environments and well-crafted level design that keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.
  • The game fosters connections between players, providing memorable experiences and moments of joy.
  • Technical issues and performance concerns, including bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience.
  • Clunky controls and frustrating level design that can lead to confusion and difficulty in gameplay.
  • Limited replayability and a lack of additional content or alternative gameplay modes.
  • graphics25 mentions

    The game's graphics are a nostalgic homage to 90s retro aesthetics, featuring vibrant 16-bit style visuals that evoke fond memories of classic platformers. While the sprite work is praised for its quality, some players noted minor graphical issues and a cluttered visual presentation that can detract from gameplay clarity. Overall, the graphics successfully blend retro charm with modern performance, appealing to fans of the genre.

    • “Each level presents unique challenges and visual aesthetics, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
    • “Great retro graphics and gameplay, good controls, very well done!”
    • “I get strong nostalgia of playing Commodore 64 platformers, but of course this has much more refined mechanics and visuals than games of that era.”
    • “The retro art style is neat, but unfortunately that's about all this game has going for it.”
    • “Graphically, the game does draw influence from blue robot games of greater repute; however, the similarities, more or less, end there.”
    • “Graphics I often found were stretched and scaled, and sometimes it was difficult to tell which was foreground and which was background.”
  • music23 mentions

    The music in the game is generally appreciated for its atmospheric retro vibe, with many users noting its catchy 8-bit and chiptune qualities that evoke nostalgia for classic platformers. However, some reviewers pointed out that the soundtrack can become repetitive, particularly in longer levels, and that the audio quality and variety could be improved to enhance immersion. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, it may not be memorable enough to stand out.

    • “The music is excellent and the level design, itself, is solid.”
    • “Long, challenging, nice level design, great music, silly story, pixel graphics, every credential is there for a platformer fan.”
    • “The 16-bit style characters, backgrounds and details look great and the 16-bit chiptune music is awesome.”
    • “While the game's soundtrack and audio effects contribute to the atmosphere, they may not stand out as particularly memorable or immersive.”
    • “I do wish they had more than one song for stage four, as the stage doesn't have any level transitions, meaning that you get to hear the same song looping for about 30-40 minutes.”
    • “The music, rather than employing catchy chiptunes, assaults us with MIDI-esque synthesized music.”
  • gameplay21 mentions

    Terrian Saga: KR-17 features engaging platforming and action gameplay, with players navigating diverse levels filled with enemies and obstacles, reminiscent of classic titles like Crash Bandicoot and Mega Man. While the game excels in its mechanics and nostalgic visuals, it suffers from limited replayability and occasional frustrating level design, which may detract from the overall experience for some players. Despite its flaws, the game offers a satisfying challenge for fans of retro-style platformers.

    • “Terrian Saga: KR-17 offers captivating platforming gameplay combined with thrilling action sequences.”
    • “Each level presents unique challenges and visual aesthetics, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
    • “The game hasn't copied any gameplay elements from other games as far as I can tell; it just does its own thing with its own mechanics and nails nearly everything.”
    • “This game could be a rather enjoyable 16-bit action platformer if it wasn't for the occasional really bad and frustrating level design and gameplay balancing choices.”
    • “The difficulty of the challenges seems to follow no particular pattern and much of the gameplay feels a bit like filler.”
    • “The audiovisuals might be a tad better but everything related to gameplay is arguably a tad worse.”
  • story16 mentions

    The game's story is generally described as simple, light-hearted, and easy to follow, featuring a small robot and its missile sidekick on a mission against a robotic rebellion. While some players appreciate the humor and unique elements, others find the narrative secondary to the gameplay, with some even skipping through the story to focus on the challenges. Overall, the story adds a fun layer to the platforming experience, though it may not be the main draw for all players.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “Awesome 2D game with some great features that you don't see in any other games, this platformer game feels unique and has a great storyline.”
    • “I found the gameplay dull and repetitive with little incentive to keep progressing the storyline.”
    • “Of course, since I never finished the game, assigning a point value to the story would be silly, so I'm just not gonna do that.”
    • “The story is simple and light-hearted with sarcasm and humor to start.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    Terrian Saga: KR-17 has been noted for its limited replayability, primarily due to a lack of additional content and alternative gameplay modes. While the engaging gameplay and satisfying challenges provide a worthwhile experience, the absence of expanded features may deter some players from returning.

    • “While it may encounter technical issues and lack replayability for some players, its satisfying challenges and visual design make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.”
    • “Expanding the game with more challenges or features could enhance its replayability.”
    • “Limited replayability due to lack of additional content.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized due to various technical issues, including bugs, glitches, and optimization problems, which significantly impact the overall gameplay experience. Players have reported clunky controls and poorly designed puzzles that further detract from enjoyment.

    • “Some players may encounter technical issues or performance concerns, such as bugs, glitches, or optimization issues, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “A few glitches.”
    • “It could be a decent platformer if not for the clunky controls, buggy puzzles, and ridiculous level design.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Players have reported various technical issues and performance concerns, including bugs and glitches, which negatively impact the overall gaming experience. These optimization problems can detract from enjoyment and immersion in the game.

    • “Some players may encounter technical issues or performance concerns, such as bugs, glitches, or optimization issues, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “Technical issues and performance concerns.”
    • “The game suffers from significant optimization problems that lead to frequent frame drops and crashes.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its retro soundtrack and audio effects, though some users feel that these elements lack memorability and immersion. Overall, while the audio contributes positively, it may not leave a lasting impression.

    • “The atmospheric retro soundtrack enhances the overall experience, creating a nostalgic and immersive environment.”
    • “While the game's soundtrack and audio effects contribute to the atmosphere, they may not stand out as particularly memorable or immersive.”
    • “The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to draw players into the experience.”
    • “Despite some interesting visuals, the atmosphere fails to create a compelling sense of place or tension.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game features a simple and light-hearted story infused with sarcasm and humor, reminiscent of classic titles like Commander Keen. Players appreciate its playful tone, which adds to the overall enjoyment.

    • “This game reminds me so much of Commander Keen, it's not even funny.”
    • “The story is simple and light-hearted with sarcasm and humor to start.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to various design flaws, including screen tearing, inconsistent abilities, and a confusing level layout, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “In addition to the screen tearing, the double tap to dash, the presence and absence of the jetpack ability seemingly at random, the lack of a minimap, and the sprawling maze-like lever-pull levels all add up to make the game more tedious than it should be.”
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