Yeomna: The Legend of Dongbaek
- July 31, 2022
- catnipstudio
In "Yeomna: The Legend of Dongbaek" , play as Dongbaek, a lesser exorcist, and navigate through a Demon-infested Underworld, inspired by traditional Korean paintings. Shapeshift between human and feline forms to overcome obstacles, defeat Demons, and collect ancient records to uncover hidden truths and rebuild the ruined village. Experience unique game art, gather skills, and unravel the mysteries of the Underworld.
Reviews
- The game features stunning visuals and a beautiful art style that draws players in.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on patches to improve the game, showing a commitment to addressing player feedback.
- Many players find the game enjoyable despite its flaws, appreciating the level design and the challenge it presents.
- The gameplay is plagued by numerous bugs and janky mechanics, leading to frustrating experiences with collision detection and combat.
- Players have reported issues with the game's resolution settings and menu functionality, making it difficult to navigate.
- Despite the beautiful graphics, the lack of proper gameplay mechanics, such as invincibility frames and healing options, detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning art style and character design, reminiscent of Vanillaware's work. However, this visual appeal is contrasted by reports of bugs and unpolished gameplay, highlighting a disparity between the game's aesthetics and its technical performance. Overall, while the visuals are impressive, they are marred by the game's underlying issues.
“The art style is fantastic and the game is in a good state.”
“Awesome visuals.”
“Interesting graphics, monster design, and protagonist.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely criticized for being janky and unpolished, with many reviewers noting a stark contrast between its stunning graphics and frustrating mechanics. While it may appeal to those who appreciate quirky or flawed games, most players are left wanting a more refined gameplay experience to match the visual beauty.
“It's visually stunning, but I need better gameplay to match the beauty of the game.”
“The gameplay is quite unique and offers a different experience compared to traditional games.”
“The mechanics are engaging and provide a fresh take on the genre.”
“It's pretty hard to convey just how janky it actually plays; gameplay footage doesn't do it justice.”
“If you really have to, grab it as a curiosity for the art or if you purposely seek out janky games, just don't expect any reasonable gameplay.”
“It's as beautiful graphically as it is buggy and unpolished gameplay-wise; the contrast is rather shocking, honestly.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features impressive graphics but suffers from significant bugs and unpolished gameplay, leading to a stark contrast between its visual appeal and stability issues. Overall, while the art style is praised, the stability remains a major concern for players.
“It's as beautiful graphically as it is buggy and unpolished gameplay-wise; the contrast is rather shocking, honestly.”
“The game is buggy, but I think the art style is good.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is considered satisfactory, while the art design has received high praise. Overall, the game's difficulty is perceived as low, even on normal settings.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating, perfectly complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps me engaged.”
“The variety of musical styles in the game adds depth and excitement, making each level feel unique and memorable.”