This game makes for a fun short little distraction but has its flaws.
Story:
The game presents a short story, which is told in a pretty interesting way. Much of it is shown through drawings, which differ depending on items chosen. This makes it worth going back. I would be interested in seeing the ending expanded, as it is a bit abrupt, but for now it is well enough done. The story is slightly held back, however, by some choppy English. I would guess that English is not the developer’s first language, which has led to some sentences being written in quite odd and inaccurate ways.
Art:
Art by far is this game’s strongest point. The use of pixel graphics alongside child drawings gives this a great aesthetic that fits perfectly in with the story.
Gameplay:
The gameplay is by far has the most issues. First, there are no invincibility frames. This means, despite having three hearts, you can be instant killed in the final boss due to being hit simultaneously by multiple projectiles. Second, certain abilities are far better than others. The large bullet, for instance, is so much weaker than the other two that I restarted my playthrough just to switch, since bosses were dying agonizingly slowly. Third, despite the game encouraging multiple playthroughs with its design, it requires you to go through the introduction every time. While it is not overly long, an option to start from the first door would make repeat playthroughs a lot better. Finally, as it stands now, many doors simply do not lead to anything, instead requiring a repeat of the current room if you select them. While these may be added in a later patch, as it stands now, this makes it so there are far fewer options than it looks.
Otherwise, it is a pretty fun action game.
With a little bit of polish, this could be a fantastic game, but as things stand, it is only okay. I would give it a (6/10).
