Yury

About

"Yury" is a retro-styled platform/arcade game with a sci-fi survival horror atmosphere, featuring old-school graphics and challenging gameplay. As a cosmonaut on a dangerous planet, you must avoid traps, defeat monsters, and navigate intense shooting sequences, all while managing your temperature and oxygen levels. The game includes an original EDM/chiptune soundtrack and a special suit displaying oxygen and temperature information.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features nice retro graphics that appeal to fans of the genre.
It offers a real challenge reminiscent of classic platformers, rewarding skill and persistence.
The game is affordable, providing good value for those who enjoy difficult gameplay.

Framerate issues and clunky controls detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating to play.
Level design becomes tedious and repetitive, leading to boredom as the game progresses.
The game is not suitable for players without patience, as it often requires trial and error to progress.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their neat retro pixel art style, which aligns well with its platformer genre. Reviewers appreciate the authenticity of the visuals, noting that they effectively capture the essence of classic retro games. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's nostalgic appeal.
- “Nice retro graphics.”
- “The game is exactly what it looks like; a retro platformer with retro graphics (look at the screenshots) and retro soundtrack.”
- “Very neat pixel retro graphics platformer with high difficulty.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game's grinding aspect varies significantly; while some players appreciate the high difficulty and skill emphasis reminiscent of classic 8-bit games, others find the level design becomes tedious and boring as they progress. Overall, it offers a mix of challenging gameplay that can be enjoyable for short sessions, but may not sustain long-term engagement due to its grindy nature.
- “Last but not least, this game suffers from very bad level design. It starts off pretty good and challenging, but the further you get, the more tedious and boring it becomes.”
- “The game possesses all the qualities of any hardcore 8-bit classic: high difficulty which emphasizes skill instead of grinding or hoarding items, diverse and thoughtfully designed obstacles, and short length.”
- “Great game - really fun for when your internet is out, you have a bit of time, and you just want to dive into an immersive, challenging, grindy-style game.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as intentionally challenging and frustrating, with mechanics designed to hinder progress rather than reward skillful play. Players find it deliberately obtuse, leading to a sense of unfairness in the experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including buggy physics and controller problems, which contribute to a frustrating experience and an overall poor presentation.
- “Buggy physics, amateurish controller issues, and an ugly presentation make this hard-for-the-wrong-reasons clunker a ripoff at any price.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized as a nostalgic retro soundtrack that complements its classic platformer style, enhancing the overall retro aesthetic.
- “The game features a nostalgic retro soundtrack that perfectly complements its classic platforming gameplay.”
- “The music is a delightful throwback, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersing players in the retro experience.”
- “Each level is accompanied by catchy tunes that not only evoke nostalgia but also keep the energy high throughout the gameplay.”
- “The game is exactly what it looks like; a retro platformer with retro graphics and a retro soundtrack.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
- “While the visuals are charming, the soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”