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UROS: A Trip Through Shadows

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42%Game Brain Score
graphics, emotional
gameplay, story
52% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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UROS: A Trip Through Shadows is a single player action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Oniric Kittens and was released on July 13, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.

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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game has a promising concept and enjoyable mechanics, reminiscent of Hollow Knight.
  • The art style and world design are visually appealing, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
  • For a free game, it offers a decent experience with good platforming and movement mechanics.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes, unresponsive controls, and map issues, making it frustrating to play.
  • Many mechanics feel unpolished and inconsistent, leading to a lack of control during gameplay.
  • The game is criticized for being a blatant clone of Hollow Knight, lacking originality and depth.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting enjoyable mechanics and movement, but also highlighting significant bugs, such as glitches and crashes that detract from the experience. Many reviewers criticize the game for being a derivative copy of Hollow Knight, pointing out similarities in mechanics, enemy design, and overall structure, which some feel undermines its originality. While the art and world design are praised, the execution of gameplay elements leaves much to be desired due to its lack of polish and innovation.

    • “Some bugs like the map not working in some areas, not being able to zoom in or out properly, and the game randomly crashing. Nevertheless, the mechanics and movement feel really good, and the world looks cool along with the art.”
    • “I like the game's mechanics; they feel engaging and enjoyable despite some bugs.”
    • “The gameplay is easy and accessible, making it a great entry point for new players.”
    • “I spend 20+ minutes on the first part due to the jump mechanics; it's just a random change to reach a higher level platform by sheer luck on precise timing (the one where you get the heal spell, which by the way is glitched out as the 'press up' doesn't disappear).”
    • “You didn't even try to hide the fact that this is a blatant Hollow Knight copy; practically everything is just a resprite of the original game (the map, the fighting/movement mechanics, lifeblood, masks, soul, etc.).”
    • “This game is a blatant rip-off of Hollow Knight in so many aspects: how the sword functions, the unlockable abilities, most of the enemies, the HUD layout, and the core mechanics.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has been criticized for its lack of originality, with many reviewers feeling it is a familiar narrative that has been executed more effectively in other games. There are calls for deeper world-building and plot twists, as well as a preference for a more interactive storytelling approach that encourages player engagement through exploration and dialogue rather than heavy exposition.

    • “If you're going to emulate Hong Kong gameplay, you might as well do the same with the way they tell the story. Having the player piece it together by talking to NPCs and reading tablets adds mystery and makes it more engaging.”
    • “The story feels banal; I've seen it before but done better.”
    • “The setting and story could use some expansion and plot twists.”
    • “I don't like the story or the art.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly hinder gameplay, making it unplayable at certain points. While some players appreciate the mechanics, the overall experience is marred by persistent issues, including camera glitches.

    • “Extremely buggy, promising but abandoned Metroid, literally unplayable from a certain point onward.”
    • “I like the game's mechanics, but it's too buggy.”
    • “It's kind of buggy, but I like it.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their nice art style and good visuals, contributing to an enjoyable exploration experience. However, some users noted that while the graphics are appealing, the overall gameplay experience is hindered by issues with the combat system and control responsiveness.

    • “Overall, the art style is nice, and the graphics enhance the exploration experience with excellent movement.”
    • “The graphics are fast and not very heavy, providing a visually appealing experience.”
    • “The visuals are impressive, showcasing good ideas and a solid concept, with nice metroidvania vibes.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the inclusion of extra characters, which enhances the game's replayability by offering new experiences and strategies in subsequent playthroughs. This feature encourages exploration and experimentation, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.

    • “The inclusion of extra characters adds incredible replayability to the game.”
    • “With multiple characters to choose from, each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
    • “The variety of characters ensures that I can enjoy the game in new ways every time I play.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful extra characters that would enhance replayability.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
    • “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics makes replaying feel tedious.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, as enemies lack challenge and the ability to heal infinitely diminishes the sense of risk and engagement.

    • “Boredom: enemies are more tedious than challenging, and as far as I can tell, you can heal infinitely.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “Leveling up takes far too long, and the rewards just aren't worth the time spent grinding.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game's optimization needs improvement, particularly highlighting issues with stuttering that disrupt gameplay.

    • “The game suffers from significant stuttering, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
    • “There are frequent performance issues that disrupt gameplay, particularly with stuttering.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating stuttering during critical moments.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting a lack of clear guidance that leads to feelings of boredom and confusion. This disconnection from the game's narrative and mechanics can result in negative experiences, such as crashing the game out of frustration.

  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, though it may not stand out as particularly memorable or impactful.

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UROS: A Trip Through Shadows is a action adventure game with fantasy theme.

UROS: A Trip Through Shadows is available on PC and Windows.

UROS: A Trip Through Shadows was released on July 13, 2021.

UROS: A Trip Through Shadows was developed by Oniric Kittens.

UROS: A Trip Through Shadows has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

UROS: A Trip Through Shadows is a single player game.

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