Kiai Resonance

"Kiai Resonance" ist ein kleines 2D Samurai-Kampfspiel. im historischen Samurai-Setting treten wir mit einem Schwert gegen einen Gegner an. Ein einziger Treffer und die Runde ist entschieden. "Kiai Resonance" ist wirklich klein. Es gibt für die Kämpfer nur zwei Skins und es gibt lediglich drei Hintergründe. Es gibt auch nur wenige Bewegungs- und Angriffsmuster. Auch gibt es nur rudimentäre Spielmodi. Mit an Bord ist nur das Nötigste, aber das ist ästhetisch gelungen und funktioniert erstaunlich gut. Irgendwie erinnert mich das Gameplay an "International Karate" auf dem C64. Auch da gab es nur wenige Bewegungsmuster und nach einem gelungenen Schlag war die Runde vorbei. "Kiai Resonance" ist allerdings noch reduzierter. Die Spielerfiguren sind bei Weitem nicht so dynamisch und es gibt noch weniger Angriffsmuster. Allerdings paßt das durchaus, denn der Schwertkampf der Samurai war weniger komplex oder dynamisch, sondern vielmehr präzise, kurz und tödlich. Und so hat denn diese Reduktion einen höheren Realismus-Faktor als die meisten anderen Kampfspiele, die sich eher an absurder Hollywood-Action orientieren. Hinzu kommt noch die richtig gelungene Ästhetik und Sounds und Musik, die sich gekonnt ins historische Setting einfinden. Man sollte allerdings nicht zu viel erwarten. "Kiai Resonance" ist alles andere als ein komplexes Kampfspiel. Es ist viel näher an einem Mini-Spiel. Aber das ist gelungen. Und es ist kurz, präzise und gnadenlos. [h1]Wertung:[/h1] 7/10 Atmosphäre -/10 Story 7/10 Grafik 7/10 Sound 6/10 Spielmechanik 6/10 Balancing 7/10 Spielspass [h1]Fazit:[/h1] International Samurai. [h1][b]7/10 Gesamtwertung

Overall a beautiful well designed game that had such great potential. Sadly this game decided to link online achievements to a completely dead game. Maybe if they focused on a story or even more gameplay elements when the bare bones of the in-game structure were really well made. My achievement hunters avoid. I got this in a bundle for free so I wouldn't pay the $5 price tag, wait for next sale. Also the font is atrocious

It honestly pains me to give this game a bad rating, but the truth is that there isnt much that this game offers. But on the other hand I absolutely love the conept of a fight game inside a japanese painting. The fighting is quite simple and rather boring. But with my brother we did manage to have fun for an entire hour with this game. I would accept the game as it is, if it wasnt that obvious that it is half finished. A lenghty and challanging campaign would be great alongside some more unlockable backgrounds. Regardless I think that is worth experiencing just for the sake of a great concept. However, just looking at the trailer/gameplay video might be enough for you to have that experience.

servers are down so I can't play with my friend who I bought the game for give me my 10 dollars back ♥♥♥♥♥

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Unusual fighting game, meditative but still fast-paced, and violent. I'd need to wait for someone else to play with before giving a proper opinion, but the combat system is way deeper than it looks, with various types of attacks, footsies and backdash, ... And the short challenges quickly teach you to master all the move set, in addition to provide fun little puzzles or special encounters. The final boss is a welcome surprise. Just to state the obvious, the graphics are gorgeous, as well as the soundtrack. My guess is the meaning of the title is that the screams of the samurais resonate through those paintings and bring them back to life or something. It's cute that everything happens on pieces of paper, including the tutorial. And the red ink that slowly fills the screen after each death is a nice touch too. The whole game has a very "artistic" feel, while still being a proper fighting game. Anyway that's pretty much all there is. Not a lot of content, but what's there is very worth it. I recommend.

[h1] Fighting samurais. Pick your attack and try to smash opponent with devastating blow. One hit usually means end of fight. Block incoming blows by aligning sword in correct position to attack. General idea ok. Execution a bit shallow. You might wannna check out Bastard's Tale which game similar type of gameplay. I'll pass on this one. [/h1]

Highly recommending this game in 2025. If you've ever tried out any sports or activities that required instant and anticipatory action but struggled with overthinking, give this game a try. If you hesitate even for a moment, you will lose. If you think, you will lose. Real-world fighting philosophies and tactics translate almost seamlessly to the controls which allows you to actually engage your opponent with the principle of mushin (no mind).

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