The Curse of Kubel
- July 23, 2020
- Yasagure Kitsuenjyo
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"The Curse of Kubel" is a Japanese-style action game set in a feudal civilization. As a lone warrior, players must battle through hordes of enchanted enemies and powerful bosses using a variety of weapons and skills. The game features a dark, ominous atmosphere and a deep, engaging storyline inspired by Japanese folklore. With its unique setting, challenging gameplay, and beautiful graphics, "The Curse of Kubel" is a must-play for fans of action games and Japanese culture.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art and graphics are highly praised, with many reviewers noting their quality and uniqueness.
- The story is engaging and well-written, particularly for fans of the NTR genre, with a strong character development arc.
- The game offers a different gameplay experience compared to typical RPGs, focusing on resource management and strategic planning rather than traditional combat.
- The gameplay is repetitive and grindy, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of variety and the tedious dungeon crawling mechanics.
- The game features non-consensual sexual content that may be disturbing to some players, with many reviews highlighting the unpleasant nature of the protagonist's experiences.
- There are technical issues, including frequent crashes and bugs, which detract from the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.
- story142 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is heavily centered around the NTR (netorare) theme, featuring a well-developed narrative with strong character introductions and emotional depth, particularly focusing on the heroine's struggles. While many players appreciate the intricate storytelling and character backgrounds, some criticize the pacing and the forced nature of certain plot elements, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight for fans of the genre, despite its flaws and the tedious gameplay mechanics that accompany it.
“In spite of its flaws, it's still a great game with a surprisingly strong story, and still gets my recommendation.”
“Tcok’s strongest point is the story: the devs made a serious effort building Cero’s and Magetano’s background, with a prologue that lasts almost an hour.”
“The story is good; it does a good job of tying in with the gameplay, and specifically, it really does the NTR genre well.”
“The story is dumb af and it can't be over soon enough.”
“I was pushing through the crap storyline when it crashed near the end and I had to start back over about halfway through and I just gave up.”
“You are forced to have sex with someone the main character doesn't want to in order to progress the story.”
- gameplay94 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players finding it tedious, repetitive, and lacking depth. Critics note a lack of meaningful choices, strategy, and combat, often describing the experience as a monotonous loop of dungeon crawling with minimal engagement. While some appreciate the story and art style, the overall consensus is that the gameplay detracts significantly from the experience.
“Gameplay is serviceable and the art style and amount of events is utterly amazing.”
“The curse of kubel does a lot of things right: balanced gameplay, good storytelling, and high-quality visuals.”
“It's an interesting gameplay concept, makes you think about how to best approach the problem.”
“No choices, no gameplay, no strategy, no skills/weapons/armor; it's only a series of screens like bad 'labyrinths' with mobs bashing and items.”
“The only downside of this game is the very tedious gameplay loop, which consists of dungeon crawling to the same area multiple times, even if you don’t do it, you have to do it after certain days with the antagonist who will help.”
“The combat is non-existent as everything dies when you touch it, so all gameplay consists of managing your mana and lust while you walk through the dungeon over and over again without a fight.”
- grinding24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding, characterized by repetitive dungeon crawling and a tedious gameplay loop that lacks meaningful rewards. While some players appreciate the art and story, many find the grinding mechanics dull and unengaging, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. Despite attempts to mitigate grinding through mini-game mechanics, the consensus is that the game feels overly grindy with limited content.
“The only downside of this game is the very tedious gameplay loop, that consists of dungeon crawling to the same area multiple times. Even if you don’t do it, you have to do it after certain days with the antagonist together who will help.”
“The dungeon is fairly long and repetitive, making the whole thing extremely grindy with no real payoff, and to top it off you have to make the same trip 6 times to beat the game.”
“Dull and boring, not rewarding in between scenes, thus feels grindy and not fun.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high quality and top-tier art style, contributing to an impressive visual experience. However, some players find the dungeon gameplay visually uninteresting, suggesting a disconnect between the graphics and certain gameplay elements. Overall, while the visuals are highlighted as a strong point, the gameplay in specific areas may not match that level of engagement.
“Gameplay is serviceable and the art style and amount of events is utterly amazing.”
“The curse of Kubel does a lot of things right: balanced gameplay, good storytelling, and high-quality visuals.”
“Art style is of top-tier quality.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as standard and average for RPG Maker titles, with no voice acting present. While the sound effects are praised, the overall musical composition is considered typical and unremarkable, though the UI design is noted to be better than usual.
“The sound effects are great, and while the combat and background music are average for RPG Maker, they still contribute to the overall experience.”
“The UI design is better than usual, and the music, while standard, is still enjoyable.”
“No voice acting, although it has great sound effects, the combat and background music are just average RPG Maker quality.”
“UI design is better than usual, but the music is standard and only okay.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with players expressing discomfort and disappointment, particularly regarding the portrayal of relationships and character dynamics. The narrative setup is criticized for making the protagonist's crush appear unappealing, contributing to an overall feeling of unease.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from frequent freezing issues, which can lead to significant loss of progress if players do not save regularly. This instability detracts from the overall experience and raises concerns about reliability.
“Lastly and most egregiously, the game freezes with disturbing regularity; it's not enough to be breaking, but if you don't save often, you run the risk of losing a lot of work.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of comedic elements intertwined with poignant, melancholic themes, creating a unique emotional experience that resonates with players.
“Funny but sad!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's performance is generally good, but some users have experienced crashes during NPC encounters, which may be linked to localization errors.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making the game run seamlessly across various platforms.”
“The game runs exceptionally well, with minimal lag and quick load times, enhancing the overall experience.”
