Thunder Ronin

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Thunder Ronin is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by SUPERita and was released on June 17, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Thunder Ronin is a samurai-themed boss rush game, set in ancient Japan with stunning visuals of sakura trees and moonlight. As the Thunder Ronin, players will fight powerful foes using swordplay, deflections, and dashes. The game features transformation abilities, allowing players to harness the elements, including the Thunder Ronin's innate power of lightning. The ultimate goal is to take revenge on the enemies who have wronged the player's family.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

The game features a satisfying parry mechanic that enhances the combat experience.
Visually appealing with charming pixel art and a strong Japanese aesthetic, creating an immersive atmosphere.
Challenging yet rewarding gameplay that encourages learning enemy patterns and mastering mechanics.

Stamina recovery is slow, making it difficult to dodge attacks during intense boss fights.
The parry system feels inconsistent, with delays that can lead to frustrating moments during combat.
Some design choices, such as the AI behavior and hitbox accuracy, can lead to unfair challenges and detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
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Gameplay is engaging, particularly with the enjoyable boss mechanics and the innovative deflect mechanic. However, some players feel it is somewhat simplistic and would benefit from additional attack mechanics to enhance the experience.
- “I enjoyed learning the boss mechanics and figuring out how the game works.”
- “Really cool deflect mechanic.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a satisfying challenge.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally considered decent, with some standout visuals that are described as very pretty. The charming art style, characterized by limited 3D graphics, enhances the enjoyable combat experience, although there are some inconsistencies with the UI and certain sprites that could benefit from additional polish.
- “The combat is really enjoyable and the art style is very charming with its limited 3D graphics.”
- “I maintain the visuals are still great.”
- “The visuals are mostly okay, but some of it is very pretty.”
- “The UI clashes with the pixel art aesthetic, and some sprites/hitboxes could use a bit more polish.”