Kor

If you're looking for something to scratch that retro itch, then Kor has you covered! It looks and feels like a game from the Game Boy Era. Kor has this battle system where you execute a sequence of inputs that will make an attack or ability more effective depending on how quickly you pull them off. At first I didn't think I would like it, but it grew on me! With each new move comes a new sequence of inputs. I think there a lot of good elements to this game, especially if you're a fan of Game Boy like titles. For $10, I think Kor is well worth picking up. I will say, I almost wish I could somehow put this on an ez-flash to play on my GB. All-in-all, Kor is great way to revisit nostalgia.

Kor's clearly a love letter to oldschool Pokemon games. They've captured the retro aesthetics perfectly but it's no clone. Combat's combo-based, and you learn new moves often enough that it doesn't feel repetitive. And exploration is puzzle-based. It's interesting. Kor's like Pokemon red/blue except you're the Pokemon. Combat is combo-based, which is a neat twist. World movement utilises teleportation so exploring is like solving a puzzle. An innovative JRPG. For more niche curation, follow me at: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/27440015-CSH-Picone/

I'll admit that the main reason I decided to check out this game was because a cute mushroom Goadstool presented it to me. You could say I've been... [i]goaded[/i] into buying this game. I'm sorry, that was foul. Anyway, I'm glad that I checked it out - because KOR is a well-crafted game. It sets out to capture this magical atmosphere of classic pokemon games - and by classic, I mean the ones that were on the Gameboy. And it succeeds at that task with flying colours. The setup, the level design, the flavour of the dialogue, and of course the aesthetic - all extract that goodness of what made classic pokemon great, and use it to create a brand new adventure. The battle system is fun, but I have some complaints. It feels very much like pokemon, but without animal cruelty - in fact, with no cruelty whatsoever, the fighting is supposed to be virtual. You level up, you learn/set up your moves, choose your affinities, what have you. It's all great. That said, I found the time window to get an S rank ridiculously short, and could only pull it off with the simplest moves. This leads to another problem: what's the point of getting a different, stronger attack, if you won't be able to get an S rank due to longer combo, and will deal much lower damage? Also, I found the difficulty a little high towards the end, and found the available moveset somewhat shallow. In the end, I won (Intended difficulty) with a relatively simple strategy, but what finally earned me that final boss kill was 100% perfect execution of all my moves. So it's a bit of a mixed bag. Don't get me wrong, this is an incredibly good idea and with some tweaking this could become the best thing since [strike]sliced[/strike] banana bread. A thing of note is the fact that you can warp through walls. This is a very simple thing, but makes traversal and exploration fun, making you feel like you're breaking the boundaries of the game. It also fits with the general theme of the game, which is... ah, yes. I'm not going to spoil things. Let's just say that the theme, and the overall plot, are very, hmm.. relevant to the real world. It's done adequately, too, when you notice what it actually is about. To wrap things up, let me just quickly say that the music is incredibly good, and completes the excellent aesthetic of the game. There's variety and quality both. It really feels like pokemon while also being nothing like it. Quite amazing, actually. So, should you get this game? If nothing else, this is a very interesting attempt at pushing the turn-based RPG genre forward. It's also fun and well-paced - there is no annoying grind, unlike in pokemon. There also are no random encounters. So even if you haven't played the old pokemon games, this is quite nice. And if you have? Then it's almost a no-brainer, mainly because of how skillfully it manipulates the fabric of that nostalgic feel. Enjoy! A note to the dev: Good hello to you! I'm hoping you will make more games, I will definitely be watching what you cook up next. KOR is quite fantastic work, especially considering this is your first game. Also, yes, I saw what you did there. Keep it up, my friend!

So far I've found Kor to be a charming game! The characters are adorable, the soundtrack and art are really nice, and the combat system is fun, even if I'm straining my wrist a little trying as hard as I can to hit the button combos faster :) Would definitely recommend!

Something this game does really well is create a story with just the environment which is not easy. Every house in the village has something to find that tells you how the resident lives. I also appreciate the reward you get for exploring, through the humor of the comments your character makes. The game play was also a refreshing new style I myself have not experienced before. The key binds are fun to try and do as fast as you can for your attacks, and the strategy is needed but easy enough for even a simpleton like me to figure out. I highly recommend anybody who likes games such as Pokemon and west of loathing, to give the game a try.

Cute and fun little game. Sort of like a Gen 1 Pokemon RPG adventure, except you do battle with the other person with QTE style attacks instead of monsters. Very reminiscent of an original GameBoy game. Some fun puzzles and fun NPCs. Lots of color pallets to choose from. Definitely worth the few bucks they're asking. Slug.

My absolute favorite indie RPG I've ever played, I will be looking out for anything Goadstool makes in the future because this game was an incredible experience.

The music is undoubtedly one of its standout features; it's a unique & memorable soundtrack that was easy on the ears and not overwhelming when it came to focusing on gameplay. While the main character and dialogue from characters can be pretty funny at times, there are a few drawbacks; The combat style, although super unique, took time to fully grasp. Also it's possible to rely heavily on basic attacks throughout the playthrough, potentially diminishing the depth of the experience (but this may have more to do with the difficulty I selected rather than mechanics, to be fair. Take it with a grain of salt.) I also found myself traversing long distances, leading to moments of monotony during gameplay. Overall, Kor is a charming adventure game. Despite its minor flaws, it has a really catchy chiptune soundtrack, super unique combat system, and an endearing protagonist. Fun for an afternoon at home!