UDONGEIN X
- December 3, 2021
- potemki11
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Reviews
- The game features solid controls and satisfying movement mechanics, reminiscent of classic Mega Man X gameplay.
- Boss battles are well-designed, offering a good challenge while being fun and engaging, with unique attack patterns that reflect their Touhou origins.
- The visuals and music are appealing, with vibrant pixel art and remixed Touhou tracks that enhance the overall experience.
- Level design can be lackluster, with some stages feeling flat and lacking distinct identities, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- The absence of special weapons and the reliance on a shop system for upgrades may disappoint fans expecting traditional Mega Man mechanics.
- Some boss attacks can feel unfair or poorly telegraphed, making certain encounters frustrating, especially for newcomers.
- music27 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its excellent arrangements of Touhou tracks in a Mega Man X style, while others find it mediocre or forgettable. Many players appreciate the nostalgic blend of genres and the overall quality of the soundtrack, noting that it enhances the gameplay experience. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point for fans of both franchises, despite some criticisms.
“The pixel art feels quite on point for a Mega Man-style Touhou game and the soundtrack has some nice renditions of the Touhou tracks.”
“Music is brilliant and it shows again how well they've mixed both styles of Touhou as well as Mega Man X.”
“The soundtrack sticks out as the best to me since I love both Mega Man and Touhou music, so it was an absolute treat to hear all the well-composed Mega Man-style Touhou music.”
“The music is incredibly mediocre, trying to emulate the SNES prog rock/hard rock that X2/X3 offered, but it sounds more like a shoddy doom MIDI than it does Mega Man X music.”
“Graphics are alright, but the music is terrible.”
“The soundtrack is very forgettable, but none of it is outright bad.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of platforming and bullet hell mechanics, requiring familiarity with the genre for optimal enjoyment. While some players appreciate the fluid movement, engaging challenges, and vibrant visuals, others criticize the limited platforming and lack of certain mechanics, leading to mixed experiences. Overall, fans of retro-style games and the fusion of Mega Man X and Touhou elements find the gameplay fun and rewarding, despite some frustrations with difficulty and design choices.
“The gameplay is fluid, with good challenges, a funny story, retro graphics that don't break the mechanics, and the music is just as good.”
“From the sound design to level layouts, gameplay, unlockables, pretty much everything about this game is beautiful, fluid, and most importantly: fun.”
“The gameplay is fast and tight, the art direction is vibrant and appealing, the levels are well-designed, the music is excellent, and the bosses are all well-balanced for pure blaster combat.”
“Mind numbingly boring and unfair gameplay.”
“The price is right, but the gameplay and level design aren't.”
“Gameplay is just limited platforming with a focus on shooting and bullet hell style dodging.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant colors and pixel art style, while others criticize the outdated 2D visuals and lack of substantial graphical enhancements. Although the retro aesthetic appeals to some players, many feel it falls short of contemporary standards, leading to a lackluster overall visual experience. Despite these criticisms, the game's art style and design elements resonate well with fans of the genre.
“The visuals are incredibly nice, and I especially love the colors being used for the environments.”
“The art style is great; I am a sucker for pixel art, to be honest.”
“Great gameplay, great visuals, great music.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers a decent level of replayability through various modes such as lunatic and survival modes, as well as extra challenges and higher difficulties. While players can engage in self-imposed challenges to extend their experience, the absence of Steam achievements is noted as a missed opportunity to enhance replay value further. Overall, it provides enough content to keep players returning, especially for those who enjoy tackling additional challenges.
“The extra challenges seem like a nice option to add some replayability for those who particularly enjoy it.”
“It's a great bite-sized adventure with some replay value in the form of challenges and harder difficulties.”
“Still, as I mentioned, this game offers some things you can do after you finish it, such as lunatic mode, survival mode, and an extra stage. To squeeze more replay value out of this game, you will have to do self-imposed challenges (such as playing without upgrades) just like in the old school times.”
“Still, as I mentioned, this game offers some things you can do after you finish it, such as lunatic mode, survival mode, and an extra stage. Other than that, to squeeze more replay value out of this game, you will have to do self-imposed challenges (such as playing without upgrades) just like in the old school times, but I wish it had Steam achievements with extra challenges you can do to help with the replay value.”
“In my opinion, Steam achievements can improve the replay value, especially for this kind of game which is considered short by today's standards. It does really help a lot, so I hope the developer adds Steam achievements in the future.”
“Superficial stuff could be improved and lacks a little bit in the replay value aspect, but it did what it could. There's not much they could have added honestly (other than Steam achievements).”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is described as cute and simple, featuring a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Players can switch between characters Reisen and Seiran, each offering unique gameplay and narrative experiences, with Seiran's side noted for its humor. Overall, the story complements the fluid gameplay and retro graphics, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I think it is pretty fun and still quite the challenge; the story is quite cute and simple, and Seiran's side is kind of funny, to be honest.”
“You can switch between Reisen and Seiran by going to survival mode, picking the one you want, exiting and then going back to story mode, which is a little unorthodox, yes, but it works.”
“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.”
“Plus, Seiran has a whole different style of gameplay and story, so that's also a thing.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as charming and lighthearted, with a cute and simple story that features amusing elements, particularly in the writing and character interactions. Players appreciate the blend of fun gameplay and retro graphics, which complement the overall comedic tone, making it an enjoyable experience.
“I think it is pretty fun and still quite the challenge. The story is quite cute and simple, and Seiran's side is kind of funny, to be honest.”
“The gameplay is fluid, with good challenges and a funny story. The retro graphics don't break the mechanics, and the music is just as good.”
“As a smaller point of praise, the writing is also funny in that adorable Touhou way.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with enemies described as spongey and lacking engaging patterns. However, some users have improved their skills through speedruns, making previously challenging obstacles and bosses easier to overcome.
“Admirable effort, but the enemies are spongey and tedious to fight and aren't arranged in interesting patterns.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the story.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of games like Udongein X is criticized for being overpriced, especially with additional DLC that feels unnecessary, leading to perceptions of cash grabs in a market saturated with free, higher-quality alternatives. Gamemaker Studio is also associated with producing low-effort, retro-style games that often prioritize profit over quality.
“Udongein X has the comically over-optimistic price of around $5 USD (plus almost as much again for pointless cash grab DLC). It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the emotional intensity of the game, highlighting moments where they feel overwhelmed by relentless attacks that leave little room for escape, creating a sense of tension and urgency.
