Terrian Saga: KR-17
- July 9, 2014
- Wonderfling
Get on SteamIn 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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Reviews
- Engaging platforming gameplay that captures the retro feel of classic 16-bit games.
- Diverse environments and well-crafted level design keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.
- The game fosters a sense of nostalgia and provides a fun experience for fans of challenging platformers.
- Controls can be clunky and frustrating, particularly with the dash mechanic and movement on moving platforms.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and performance concerns that detract from the overall experience.
- Difficulty spikes and confusing level design can lead to frustrating gameplay, making it less accessible for casual players.
- graphics50 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game features a nostalgic 16-bit retro art style that appeals to fans of classic platformers, with vibrant and colorful graphics that evoke memories of the 90s. While the sprite work is praised, some players noted minor graphical issues and scaling problems that can affect gameplay clarity. Overall, the graphics are well-executed for a retro-inspired title, though opinions vary on their impact on the overall experience.
“Great graphics, and the kind of game that is normally right up my alley.”
“Unlike many other retro style games, this game has good graphics as in nice 16-bit style graphics.”
“Great retro graphics and gameplay, good controls, very well done!”
“The retro art style is neat but unfortunately that's about all this game has going for it.”
“Graphics I often found were stretched and scaled, and sometimes it was difficult to tell which was foreground and which was background.”
“The game has way too much going on in the graphics front.”
- music46 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's music is characterized by a nostalgic retro vibe, reminiscent of 90s platformers, with catchy 8-bit and chiptune elements that enhance the atmosphere. However, some players find the music can become repetitive, particularly in longer levels where the same track loops for extended periods. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the experience, it lacks variety and memorability in certain sections.
“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.”
“The music is a bit much, especially if you're just stuck on a part and it's there thumping along in the background, but it's pleasant initially.”
“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.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Terrian Saga: KR-17" is characterized by engaging platforming and action sequences, reminiscent of classic titles like Crash Bandicoot and Mega Man, with a nostalgic 16-bit aesthetic. While the game features unique mechanics and diverse challenges, it suffers from occasional frustrating level design and a lack of direction, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, it offers a satisfying challenge for vintage gaming enthusiasts, though replayability may be limited due to a lack of additional content.
“It's a good buy either for the fun gameplay or the quality retro-ness.”
“Great retro graphics and gameplay, good controls, very well done!”
“Along the way, a little story unfolds which, while not bad, can easily be overlooked or skipped - the focus of this game is on challenge and gameplay, and boy does it ever deliver.”
“The audiovisuals might be a tad better, but everything related to gameplay is arguably a tad worse.”
“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.”
- story32 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as simple, light-hearted, and easy to follow, featuring a small robot and his missile sidekick on a mission against a robotic rebellion. While some players found the narrative engaging and humorous, others felt it could be easily overlooked in favor of the gameplay, which is the primary focus. Overall, the story adds a fun layer to the platforming experience, though it may not be the main draw for all players.
“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.”
“Terrain Saga: KR-17 is a linear side-scroller featuring a torsoless blue robot and his sidekick, a mysteriously resurrecting missile with arms named 'J1M' in their quest to quell the robotic rebellion on the planet Valiant.”
“I found the gameplay dull and repetitive with little incentive to keep progressing the storyline.”
“You play a small robot (with some story, but I admittedly skipped through to play the game) who has a warhead for a buddy.”
“The story is simple and light-hearted with sarcasm and humor to start.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, "Terrian Saga: KR-17" is noted for its limited replayability, primarily due to a lack of additional content and alternative gameplay modes. While the engaging gameplay and satisfying challenges are appreciated, many players feel that the absence of new challenges or features diminishes the game's long-term appeal.
“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.”
“Limited replayability due to lack of additional content.”
“Expanding the game with more challenges or features could enhance its replayability.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous technical issues, including bugs, glitches, and performance concerns, which significantly impact the overall experience. Players have noted clunky controls and poorly designed puzzles as additional factors that contribute to a frustrating gameplay experience.
“It could be a decent platformer if not for the clunky controls, buggy puzzles, and ridiculous level design.”
“[h3] cons: [/h3] [b]🔧 technical issues and performance concerns [/b] 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.”
“[h3] cons: [/h3] [b]🔧 technical issues and performance concerns [/b] 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.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a retro soundtrack that adds to the overall experience, though some users feel that the audio effects and music may lack memorability and immersion.
“The game features an atmospheric retro soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack and audio effects contribute significantly to the atmosphere, creating an engaging environment.”
“While the game's soundtrack and audio effects contribute to the atmosphere, they may not stand out as particularly memorable or immersive.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a light-hearted and simple narrative infused with sarcasm, reminiscent of classic titles like Commander Keen. Players appreciate the playful tone that sets an enjoyable atmosphere from the outset.
“The story is simple and light-hearted with sarcasm and humor to start.”
“This game reminds me so much of Commander Keen; it's not even funny.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative 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.”
“Technical issues and performance concerns.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to various design flaws, including screen tearing, inconsistent abilities, and a lack of navigational aids, which contribute to a frustrating experience in navigating complex levels.
“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.”
