Kor

Fun little charming game if you like Pokemon and got a few dollars support this game. The different colour schemes are really nice.

In this game, there is a VR game that you play to fight against each other called Kor. You use this to traverse the land as a child, completely abandoning all structured life (which includes school, living with family, friends) to go on a great adventure to catch them a.. I mean become the greatest Kor fighter so you don't have to go to school anymore... apparently. Pros - This game takes so many stabs at Pokemon with it's writing, and they did a good job. The storyline is enjoyable and doesn't feel intrusive - The music doesn't get annoying to the point where I want to turn it off and the sounds aren't terrible either - Controller support is great in this (for someone who isn't the biggest KB&M player) - You saw the graphics when initially looking into this game so you know it's going for the Pokemon red/blue(green)/yellow feel, and it succeeds - I haven't encountered a single bug - The battles are fun and very engaging, and even though it's repetitive, you still have the chance to mess up every time so it feels fresh throughout - Hidden secrets thoughout the world (I love collecting stuff) - You can tailor leveling up to your play style Cons - There's a lot of travelling that seems unnecessary (long open paths that lead to an obvious place that takes a long time to travel with 0 interactions). I'm not sure if this changes further on or you get some sort of running ability or something, but it seems like a lot of empty space at times. It mimics Pokemon a lot in it's structure, but there's no random encounters filling the void of walking through bigger areas I don't know what else to say about cons. The game feels fairly balanced; you auto heal after every fight, but it's built so that works out, and it helps my one con with no running back and forth to heal. The enemies give you very little exp so you don't feel overpowered through the game (I'm assuming I'm not super far in yet though so that might change later). They give you the option to have variety in your attacks. The world feels immersive with characters that feel real for their setting... It's a very well plotted game with a unique battle style that scratches that nostalgia itch. So if you're wondering if it's worth it, I'd say definitely! I got it on sale, but I would've paid full price for this if I knew it was this well built.

Kor is a great game that is basically a mix of the Gameboy Pokemon games and the action-command system of the first two Paper Mario games. So if you're a fan of both Pokemon and Paper Mario, then you'll probably like this. The battle system also had some fun stacking effects that feel like classic JRPG gameplay. I did have some problems with some areas being too easy while others were too hard, but overall I love the aesthetic, with the crisp pixel art and wonderful chiptune music transporting you back to the 90s. This is a quirky, fun little adventure that is well worth the asking price.

%!@# You! Told you I'd love it.

I've never played a game of this genre before and to be honest, I was a little skeptical that I'd enjoy it much going in. But I was pleasantly wrong. If this game is indeed representative of the genre, I've apparently been missing out. It's delightfully addictive, just the perfect amount of "cute" (for want of a better word), and to my surprise, gratifying. It's also one of those games that you can just tell has a lot heart with impressive attention to the little details. On top of that, the pixel art is fun and the music slaps. I also really appreciate the update that made keybinding possible. It made a massive positive difference in the playability and therefore enjoyment of the game - at least for me. If you're "on the fence" about trying this game, especially if you're like me and never got into this genre, I would definitely recommend giving it a shot.

lack of autosave is NOT a feature