Toziuha Night: OotA (Demo)

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Toziuha Night: OotA (Demo) is a single player casual hack and slash game. It received positive reviews from players.

"Toziuha Night: Out of the Ashes" is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer that combines Metroidvania-style exploration with RPG elements. Players navigate through a vast interconnected world, battling enemies and bosses, acquiring new abilities, and uncovering the mysteries of a fallen civilization. With its beautiful pixel art, immersive soundtrack, and challenging gameplay, Toziuha Night offers a rich and rewarding adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game captures the classic Castlevania vibe with great music and gorgeous pixel art.
Gameplay is challenging and engaging, with clever mechanics like combining elements for spells.
The game shows significant improvement over time, with updates enhancing controls and overall experience.

Controls can be frustrating and unresponsive, especially during critical moments like boss fights.
There are bugs that cause the game to freeze or display a black screen during cutscenes.
Some enemies have attacks that feel impossible to dodge, leading to a forced playstyle.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics reminiscent of classic Castlevania titles, with responsive controls and a solid soundtrack. However, some players criticize enemy design, noting that certain attacks are difficult to dodge, which can force a more cautious playstyle. Overall, while the game has strong potential and fun elements, there are areas for improvement, particularly in enemy balance and map navigation.
- “Adding the stamina mechanic and dodge are brilliant; I understand why the slide is nerfed now!”
- “You nailed the 'Castlevania' vibe, especially Order of Ecclesia, but with new, complex, yet awesome mechanics.”
- “Es un videojuego increíble, aprovecha las características de muchos Castlevania y las usa de una muy buena manera. Los controles responden muy bien y son cómodos, tiene unos gráficos muy agradables y el gameplay es divertido.”
- “Good metroidvania, with various improvement opportunities (like art direction, healing mechanics, where you are in the map, overall character movement).”
- “The gameplay is fun, but there are several areas that need improvement to enhance the overall experience.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with players expressing a desire for more clarity on whether it is a standalone narrative or a reskin of a previous title. While some appreciate the depth of the story, others feel it is rushed and in need of expansion, alongside technical issues that detract from the experience. Overall, the narrative has potential but requires significant improvements to fully engage players.
- “One of the best games out there, and this game has an incredible story. I'm happy with what I got for 120MB! ”
- “It has a release date of 2023, but you should make it more clear if it is a reskinned 'Drac's Revenge' or a standalone story, as not much of the art suggests otherwise.”
- “Controls are annoying and terrible; the plot seems to be rushed a bit and needs way more improvement.”
- “Please expand the story as well.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic Castlevania feel, complementing the gorgeous pixel art and overall aesthetic. While there were initial issues with a black screen during the opening, updates have resolved these problems, allowing players to fully enjoy the impressive soundtrack. Overall, the music is considered a strong tribute to classic metroidvania titles.
- “Pure Castlevania feel, music, and gorgeous pixel art.”
- “The controls are smooth, and the music and graphics are great.”
- “Great tribute to every Metroidvania, nice music, good concept, awesome pixel art.”
- “This game is trying to be a copy of the classic Castlevania; the music has a similar feel, but moving obstacles feel a bit out of place. Quite impressive for a solo developer.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
Overall, the graphics received positive feedback for their smoothness and vibrant colors, with many praising the pixel art style as fitting for the game's tone. However, some users expressed a desire for a more refined and less sexualized art style, while others highlighted the luxurious quality of the artwork. The combination of great visuals and engaging gameplay contributed to a highly enjoyable experience.
- “The controls are smooth, and the music and graphics are great.”
- “The boss fight was fun, controls are smooth, overall great experience from artwork to colors; even the Game Boy graphics are awesome!”
- “The frames are gorgeous, and the pixel graphics are suitable to the game. I had fun and hope that everybody will download it.”
- “I know that's not an easy thing to change, but I wish the art style fit the tone more and wasn't so weirdly sexualized.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, particularly during cutscenes and specific gameplay moments, leading to frequent freezes and black screens. Players report being unable to progress past certain points due to these bugs, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “What makes me sad is that there are bugs in the cutscenes. Sometimes I can avoid the bug by skipping the cutscene, but after fighting Eva and getting poisoned, I can no longer skip, and the whole screen turns black and the game freezes.”
- “Fun game, but it freezes up on me when I get to the place where the bad guys destroy the ground and I fall down the tunnel.”
- “Waiting for more, but it only plays until you get dropped in a pit, then it freezes.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express a desire for increased replayability through the addition of more playable characters, indicating that the current selection limits their motivation to replay the game.
- “I love the game, but I highly request the developers to add more playable characters other than Xandria.”
- “After completing the main story, I found little incentive to replay the game; the side quests felt repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The lack of diverse endings makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs; once you've seen the story, there's not much left to explore.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a desire for the full version of the game to be released without ads and in-app purchases (IAP), indicating a willingness to pay for an ad-free experience.
- “Great game, but I hope the full version will be out soon without ads and in-app purchases. I would definitely buy it.”