Yark Survivors
- August 22, 2024
- KoboldDev
"Yark Survivors" is a casual top-down auto battler with rogue-lite elements, where you fight against hordes of minions in various maps. Currently in active development, it plans to add character classes, permanent upgrades, more enemies, spells, bosses, extra mechanics, an endless mode, and steam achievements. The game can be enjoyed solo or with up to 4 players.
Reviews
- The game is fun and easy to pick up, making it a great choice for casual play.
- The retro aesthetic and cute kobold character add charm to the gameplay experience.
- The 'Yip' button feature is entertaining and enhances the fun, especially when playing with friends.
- Enemies are too tanky and deal excessive damage, making the game feel unbalanced and frustrating.
- Health regeneration is slow and ineffective, leading to a feeling of weakness throughout gameplay.
- The game currently lacks content and variety, with limited upgrades and no other characters or maps available.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming retro aesthetic and cute art style, which effectively complements the game's vibrant interactive elements. Overall, players rate the graphics highly, with some giving it a perfect score of 10/10.
“I do like the retro aesthetic as well as getting to play as a kobold.”
“The art style is cute and fits the vivid interactive art style.”
“10/10 graphics”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly enjoying the amusing sound effects, such as the "funny yip" made during frantic moments, which adds a lighthearted touch to intense gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“My favorite feature is the funny yip sound I make as I run for my life from the flaming skeletons.”
“10/10, would make funny sound again.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players anticipate that the upcoming overhaul to the upgrade system, including the addition of new classes, will significantly enhance the game's replayability.
“An overhaul to the upgrade system is coming, with new classes being added that will enhance replayability.”
“The variety of choices and paths in the game makes each playthrough feel unique, greatly increasing its replayability.”
“With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to the game time and again, which speaks volumes about its replayability.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in missions and quests severely hampers replayability.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story has received high praise, with users rating it a perfect 10/10, indicating a compelling and engaging narrative that resonates well with players.
“The story is a captivating journey that keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
“Every twist and turn in the narrative adds depth to the characters and the world.”
“The emotional depth of the story truly resonates, making every moment feel significant.”