Opaloid Kingdom

Really fun with tons of charm! Loved the visual aesthetic which reminds me of NES Zelda mixed with Dwarf Fortress! The game is divided in zones which are like little action puzzles, in some you have to defeat enemies or evade obstacles (or both) and in the dungeons you have to defeat some bosses and learn their patterns and get keys to next area, etc, very cleverly crafted! Some zones are a bit challenging but still a lot of fun! If you like retro games this is a must, especially on sale! Also the story is charming and simple, like a little medieval fantasy tale.

A retro indie RPG gem with a story as compelling and interesting as the game world is to explore. This game will grab you and pull you into it's dramatic story line quickly and have you clenching your back cheeks you sit on as you traverse through a giant variety of enemies. You'll die often but never lose more than a minute or two of progress and this will keep you trucking onward to save the princess and solve the mystery of who captured her, where she is being held captive, and why. I love it. And chances are that if you're reading this review that you will too! You have two hours and two weeks to refund it if you don't love it, so what are you waiting for? RECOMMENDED! My Score: A "9 out of 10" with simple graphics but a truckload of charm and personality.

[h1]The good[/h1] I really liked it. I loved the idea to just move forwards, from screen to screen, resolving whatever situation you're presented with, not being lost in tedious backtracking, just straight forwards stuff. It's definitely an interesting formula for an adventure game and properly executed. I got caught in the retro adventurous mood and the variety and details added in each screen to make the world more lively. Combat and puzzle are bare bone, but I wouldn't have wanted more, we're here for the adventure after all. [h1]The bad[/h1] [list] [*]The pricing is way too steep for a really short and retro minimalist game that doesn't really have a wow factor to it. [*]Spamming a button is the worst, holding a button should keep firing for sure like in any shooter with this ammout of fire rate required. [*]The story feels somewhat weirdly lacking? I enjoyed where it was going and then it stopped. [/list]

It's a very fun game, it starts off easy but the difficulty increases gradually as you play. A detail I really liked is that every animal has a different mechanic that somewhat resembles how they would behave in the real world (turtles move slowly, snakes "jump" to attack you, bats avoid you, rats attack when they're cornered, etc.). In some levels you have to run, otherwise killing all enemies becomes really hard, but in others you need to kill the bosses to progress. The pixel art and the music are great, some of the animals end up looking really cute and the 8-bit style of music is very fitting. Very recommended.

Opa! me gustó eh, un jueguito chiquito y lindo. Como una especie de bullet hell arcade simplista pero entretenido, con algunos powerups, muchos enemigos y un pixel art que me resulto especialmente encantador por su crocantez. El final lo senti quiza un poco pronto, pero fue un lindo viajecito.

Cute game.. Glad I didn't have to hurt any turtles.

This is fantastic! I love the weird variety of gameplay. There are fights, mazes, puzzle-like areas, a neat story that's maybe a bit deeper than I expected. It's like Atari 2600 Adventure part 2.

This game is lovely! It's a bit more on the difficult side, but not unfair. When you die, you always know why. I haven't played a lot, because I am absolutely terrible at skill based games, and i got stuck at one level :))) I played with a controller, and it works like a charm, easy controls, and very responsive. Haven't encountered any bug so far. What I do want to talk about is the graphics. Do not be fooled by the charming aesthetic! As a pixel art lover, and a pixel artist myself, I have to say this game looks ADORABLE! I love it so much! It has a very retro feel, but with vibrant colours, and the assets are just lovely. I almost didn't want to kill the wolves, because they were so cute. And the little rabbits as well! I also love the CRT filter, it gives it even more charm! The sound design is lovely as well, very fitting and nostalgic. If you're looking for an adorable looking retro game, that offers a decent challenge, this game is for you!

A cool little game (about 3 hours long) in a charming Lofi style, that reminds of zelda mixed with Z.Z.T. The gameplay, like the graphics is very simple, simplifired, and is mostly about completing small action challenges in every screen. The narrative is very simple too, but on point. The game is kids friendly. [h1](follow my curator page [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33882793/]GenXPlayers[/url] for more retro and indie reviews)[/h1]

Fun, fast paced action game. It has a wacky writing, really simple and addicting gameplay and works with an arcade stick for maximum precision!! 10/10 GOTY 2023