Vanakatu

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Vanakatu is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Inga and was released on June 6, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

This is an open-world story about VAN CAT (that's his name, no affiliations with vehicles), a duduk player from a regular family, who tracks down his CULT-LEADING UNCLE through spacetime to talk him out of creating a WORLDWIDE DICTATORSHIP!!! Explore three surreal, immersive worlds swirling with music, light and color, inspired by the Ottoman Empire, Soviet Armenia and modern day Armenia to rescu…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features delightful visuals and an incredible art style that is both unique and appealing.
The concept is creative, with engaging mechanics like playing rock, paper, scissors with cats and exploring a whimsical world.
The game has a charming aesthetic and enjoyable music, making it a fun experience despite its current issues.

The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, including a problematic save system that can reset progress unexpectedly.
Gameplay can be confusing due to a lack of guidance and hints, making it difficult for players to know what to do next.
The game has not received updates in a long time, leading to concerns about its unfinished state and the developer's commitment to completing it.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features an interesting mechanic tied to gameplay, where players find and play musical notes to unlock new areas. However, there are significant issues with the soundtrack, including a lack of looping in rooms and the absence of music in the main menu, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, sound effects from the instrument can be overly loud, overshadowing the music, suggesting a need for refinement in audio design.
- “The puzzles have an interesting music-based mechanic, but they can also be convoluted. You essentially find musical notes that you can play on the instrument, and if you play them in the right spot, you will gain access to a new area.”
- “I really like the art style, and the music adds to the experience. I have no idea what I'm doing, but I enjoy collecting fish.”
- “Yea, fun exploration game! Just very glitchy, so work on that, and make sure the music loops. Maybe add the music in the menu; it will improve the feel of the game a lot.”
- “The gameplay mainly involves finding items and playing music, but there aren't many hints, so I got stuck.”
- “There are some issues with the soundtrack; I don't mind the music that you are using, but it does not loop if you stay in the same room, and I also think you should have music in the main menu as well.”
- “The sound effects on the instrument can also be a little too loud and overlap the soundtrack too much; you probably should use something more simple than chords.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and delightful art style, blending elements of surrealism and folk art, which creates a visually captivating experience. Players appreciate the aesthetic appeal, particularly the whimsical inclusion of cats, and the overall combination of visuals and music enhances the enjoyment of gameplay.
- “Incredible art style.”
- “I love the aesthetic of this game!”
- “Very unique aesthetic, I've never seen this specific flavor of surreal art.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay features a music-based puzzle mechanic where players find and play musical notes to unlock new areas, but it can be convoluted and lacks sufficient hints, leading to potential frustration. While the concept is intriguing, both the gameplay and narrative are seen as underdeveloped, especially given the game's early-access status.
- “The puzzles have an interesting music-based mechanic, but they can also be convoluted. You essentially find musical notes that you can play on the instrument, and if you play them in the right spot, you will gain access to a new area.”
- “However, I don't want to be too harsh, but the gameplay and the game's narrative leave much to be desired, even considering the game is free and in early access.”
- “The gameplay mainly involves finding items and playing music, but there aren't many hints, so I got stuck.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported stability issues, particularly with inventory glitches, such as objects appearing as white squares after certain actions, like entering doors or picking up items. These bugs detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “There are inventory glitches; I encountered one after entering a door with the key and picking up the next object. It appeared as a white square in the inventory.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I've experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which disrupts the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay, particularly highlighting feelings of confusion and anxiety over potential setbacks, such as losing progress due to unintended actions. This suggests that the game's mechanics can evoke strong emotional responses, both negative and challenging.