UNYIELDER

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UNYIELDER is a single player role playing game. It was developed by TrueWorld Studios and was released on September 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

TRUEWORLD STUDIOS' DEBUT PROJECT: UNYIELDER 1V1 BOSS FIGHTS, BACK TO BACK TO BACK Over 40 unique Bosses stand between you and victory. Battle across 3 hand-crafted regions, defeat them all, then assemble your own Final Boss from their parts. UNLOCKABLE PLAYABLE CHARACTERS Discover and master multiple playable characters, each with unique abilities, movesets, and quirks. CHARACTER MASTERY - …

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

optimization8 negative mentions

The fast-paced gameplay and fluid movement mechanics provide an exhilarating experience, reminiscent of games like Ultrakill.
The art style and visual effects are vibrant and engaging, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
The combat system, particularly the parry mechanics, is satisfying and rewarding, encouraging players to learn boss patterns and improve their skills.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frequent FPS drops and poor optimization, making it difficult to enjoy during intense boss fights.
Boss encounters can feel repetitive, with many fights relying on similar mechanics and patterns, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay.
The learning curve is steep, with unclear mechanics and a lack of guidance, which can frustrate players who are new to the genre.

gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
59%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, mechanically challenging combat that rewards timing and skill, reminiscent of titles like Doom Eternal and Monster Hunter. While the core mechanics and gunplay are engaging, players have noted issues with performance, lack of clarity in tutorials, and some repetitive elements that could benefit from more variety and better explanations of game mechanics. Overall, despite its rough edges, the game is recommended for fans of roguelite and high-intensity gameplay.
- “I love how fast-paced Doom Eternal's gameplay was implemented into this boss rush roguelite game.”
- “Overall, even with its various shortcomings, I would recommend this game to anyone who is interested in the art style and gameplay, as I believe it has a lot of things it does right over its wrongs.”
- “Fast-paced and very stylish, the core gameplay feels enjoyable.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I have issues mostly with the meta progression and some of the roguelite elements.”
- “Lots of mechanics and keywords are unexplained; I still have no idea what the stage icons/colors even mean, whether the stage name matters for boss selection, or what triggers a second fight in the same room.”
- “Tldr: I hope this game makes changes as I really like the art style, but the repetitive gameplay loop, lackluster movement, and poor optimization are really driving me away from it.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
46%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and satisfying visual effects during gameplay, particularly in combat. However, several players report performance issues, including lag and frame drops, which detract from the overall experience, especially during intense boss fights. While the aesthetics are generally well-received, concerns about optimization and the impact of visual clutter on gameplay persist.
- “Aesthetically, it's a joy to play.”
- “Fantastic visuals and gameplay, love the mobility of the character and the exhilaration with every boss fight.”
- “The art style is absolutely sick and was one of the selling points when I first saw this game.”
- “The graphics, NPCs, and hub world are terribly barebones.”
- “There is so much lag; I feel like overall the graphics and the environment have way too heavy of a strain, both for the amount of stuff that is happening and the screen shake/rapid movement. During the bosses, it would freeze and have a massive delay, and I could only shoot pointlessly while I had to almost predict where I was about to go while trying to move.”
- “However, it feels like most of the effort for the game went into just the visuals because all the other aspects seem to be lacking.”
optimization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
52%
35%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players experiencing significant frame rate drops to as low as 20-30 fps, particularly during intense gameplay moments. Despite some players acknowledging the developers' commitment to addressing these issues, the overall performance remains a major concern, leading to recommendations against purchasing until improvements are made. Many reviews suggest that the game feels unfinished and poorly optimized, especially on lower-end systems, detracting from an otherwise enjoyable experience.
- “Yes, there are performance issues and bugs, but the devs seem committed to fixing them, and honestly, they aren't what has made me put the game down.”
- “In time, more updates will come out that add more content and fix the bugs and performance issues.”
- “Exactly my kind of game, Unyielder is a beautiful boss-rush/semi-roguelite with a very appealing and unique graphic style, fun, engaging characters, great performance, and a whole load of incremental power-ups that pair well with the array of weapons available to the different classes or playable characters.”
- “The game is still poorly optimized; FPS sometimes drops down to 20-30 FPS.”
- “I honestly think a majority of the negative reviews likely stem from issues with performance. The game could've benefited from an early access tag since I'm unsure of how the devs were unaware of the performance issues.”
- “Poorly optimized, like so many games this year.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The story in the game is generally perceived as basic and lacking depth, with minimal effort put into its development, leading to repetitive gameplay and a sense of stagnation. While some players appreciate the character design and lore, many find the narrative insufficient and the progression frustrating, particularly due to the roguelike mechanics that reset progress frequently. Overall, the story does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, and players express a desire for more engaging content.
- “The story is basic and goes by fast, but I really think that's enough; I don't expect roguelikes to go heavy on the story.”
- “Love the character design and the bits of story/lore are tonally really great.”
- “There is only one theme for the maps, which makes the world-building seem lacking, especially since the start of the game is a story.”
- “The upgrades feel almost meaningless; every fight is the same, and the story is slop that was just written with minimal, actually with no effort at all.”
- “It's also so hard to progress the story when every time you die, you get sent back to the very beginning, even if you miraculously hit a rest stage.”
- “In the campaign, you choose paths that lead to the same handful of bosses to fight over and over with no sense of progression in the story or run.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
43%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users expressing a desire for a soundtrack release. Reviewers highlight the fun and immersive nature of the audio, noting that it complements the visuals and gameplay effectively.
- “The soundtrack is fun and makes you feel like you're in the zone.”
- “I personally enjoy the visuals and music.”
- “Aaaah it's fluid, nice animations, sick movement, cool audio and music.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The audio quality of the music is disappointing and detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, noting that the variety of perks and randomized gun passives create unique experiences in each run. The abundance of content further enhances the game's replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit.
- “The different perks and randomized gun passives definitely add a level of unpredictability (in a fun way) and replayability to every run, making each experience unique.”
- “There is a lot of game here too - and it's very replayable!”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting due to the variety of options available.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character design and find the story and lore elements to be well-integrated and tonally effective, enhancing the overall character development experience.
- “I love the character design, and the bits of story and lore are tonally really great.”
- “The character development is incredibly rich, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories adding depth to the overall narrative.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, comparing it to the experience of driving a high-performance car at painfully slow speeds. Despite initial excitement, repeated grinding through the campaign leads to a sense of monotony.
- “It should feel fluid, but it ends up feeling tedious, like driving an expensive sports car down a suburban road with a 25 mph speed limit and nonstop stop signs.”
- “After grinding out the campaign a few times, I have more to say.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for inconsistent animation speeds among bosses, leading to a buggy experience, including issues like characters getting stuck in walls or inside bosses. These problems detract from the overall gameplay experience, particularly during encounters.
- “Some bosses have varied animation speeds, making the animation style feel inconsistent or buggy, with the hatchling having notably fewer frames than the others.”
- “Still a little buggy, with bosses getting stuck in walls and my character dashing into a boss and getting stuck inside it, all occurring within my hour of playtime.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be questionable, with one reviewer sarcastically noting the developers' audacity in nominating it for Steam Awards, suggesting that the humor may not resonate well with all players.
- “Lol, I just noticed the devs had the gall to nominate this for the Steam Awards. It's hilarious!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals and engaging gunplay, creating a captivating experience that promises spectacular combat rarely found in first-person shooters.
- “This game attracts players with a wonderful atmosphere, excellent gunplay, and promises of spectacular combat rarely seen in an FPS game.”