Rosenkreuzstilette

This game and it's sequel are more fun than they have any right being. It's a barefaced Mega Man clone but it perfectly recreates the best parts of the Classic series feel and has some fun references to other games. If you have the patience to deal with a few kaizo-tier deaths that are mostly played off as jokes, you'll get a fun platformer that's fairly well-made. It's kind of like I Wanna Be The Guy but much less mean.

It's a good megaman-clone (without many QoL), but I am very very bad at it.

Take classic Mega Man, set it in the Castlevania universe, and replace all the men with women. Rosenkreuzstilette (or RKS for short) is a Mega Man clone through and through. Familiar enemy types, familiar bosses, familiar rock-paper-scissors format, and familiar stage designs. There are some unique touches here and there to mix you up, so even if you are a hardcore Mega Man fan, you'll get your fair share of surprises. The game is littered with references from several games and media, so alongside Mega Man and Castlevania, you might catch a blast from the past in certain sections of the game. Challenge-wise I would say it is not extremely difficult, but it will pose a challenge to even seasoned platform players. Played this back and cleared it nearly 2 decades ago then played it again recently, and the challenge is certainly there. But like every Mega Man game, once you know how to work around stages and bosses, you will gain victory eventually...or just farm E-Tanks and brute force your way through. The length of the game is identical to any Mega Man game, so an average of 2 hours to complete for seasoned players and possibly more for players new to the genre. However, if you manage to beat the game, you will learn about a second game mode that encourages you to try again but with an even greater challenge. In addition, the game has a built-in replay function that allows you to record your game session from where you started to when you finish the game. It also records your time, and there's a Steam Achievement for clearing the game in a certain amount of time. Sounds like a good incentive to clear the game from start to finish without any deaths, doesn't it? What I will give high praise for this game for is its music. From the menu screens to the stages to conversations and even the ending themes, each piece of music in this game is highly memorable and suits the stages and themes well. Perhaps the two things that Mega Man veterans will dislike about the game is that as a clone it is too similar to Mega Man games and that the level design is pretty simplistic. Even then, if you're itching for some Mega Man action, I believe that RKS will be worth your time. I think the game's price is a bit high, and you can get more value off of Mega Man collection games instead. If the game does go on sale though, I say pick it up! Rosenkreuzstilette was one of the first indie games I played, and I still say it holds up well today. If you're a Mega Man fan looking for another similar platformer, then RKS is for you. And when you had enough of this game, well it also has a sequel: Rosenkreuzstilette: Freudenstachel, and that game is even better!

Cool Mega Man clone for those not afraid of old school difficulty or anime

Rosenkreuzstilette is a retro-inspired action platformer that clearly draws strength from classic gaming design while creating a world and identity that feel unique enough to stand on their own. The game immediately gives the impression of being a tribute to an earlier era of side-scrolling adventures, but it goes beyond simply recreating familiar mechanics. Through its fantasy setting, anime-inspired cast, and character-driven narrative, it builds an experience that balances nostalgia with its own personality. The story follows Spiritia Rosenberg, a young magician who returns home only to discover that the people and organization she once trusted have become involved in a dangerous uprising. What makes the premise more interesting is that the conflict is not built around a straightforward battle between good and evil. Spiritia is forced into a situation where she must confront former friends and companions while attempting to stop chaos from spreading further. This creates stronger emotional motivation because her journey is driven not only by responsibility but also by personal connections and loyalty. Although the story never dominates the experience, it provides enough context to make the adventure feel more meaningful. Character interactions help create personality throughout the game and prevent the progression from becoming simply a sequence of disconnected stages. Encounters with opponents feel more memorable because players understand that these characters were once allies rather than anonymous enemies placed in the way of progress. The gameplay follows a classic formula that many fans of older action platformers will immediately recognize. Players travel through individual stages filled with enemies, environmental hazards, and platforming challenges before eventually facing powerful bosses. Defeating these major opponents rewards Spiritia with new magical abilities, creating one of the most satisfying parts of the entire experience. Each newly obtained power expands the player's options and introduces additional strategies for future encounters. One of the strongest aspects of the game is how progression directly influences gameplay. Acquiring abilities does not simply make Spiritia stronger; it changes the way players approach both combat and exploration. Different powers can exploit enemy weaknesses and create more efficient solutions for difficult situations. This encourages experimentation and rewards players who take the time to understand how abilities interact with bosses and stages. Movement and combat mechanics are intentionally simple but become more rewarding as players continue learning the game's systems. Running, jumping, and attacking initially feel straightforward, but later sections gradually reveal how much precision and timing matter. The controls generally feel responsive, allowing the challenge to come from stage design and enemy placement rather than awkward mechanics. Level variety also helps maintain interest throughout the adventure. Different stages introduce distinct environments and obstacles that prevent progression from becoming repetitive. Rather than repeatedly presenting the same situations with minor changes, the game constantly introduces new themes and hazards that require adaptation. This creates a stronger sense of momentum because each area feels different from the last. The visual presentation successfully captures the spirit of classic pixel-art games while maintaining a recognizable anime style. Character sprites are expressive and environments contain enough detail to feel lively and memorable. The soundtrack complements the gameplay well and strengthens the nostalgic atmosphere without feeling outdated. Together, the visual and audio presentation create a world that feels both charming and energetic. The game's difficulty may become one of its more divisive elements. Like many titles inspired by older platforming design, Rosenkreuzstilette can become challenging and occasionally unforgiving. Later stages and boss encounters require patience, memorization, and precise execution. Players unfamiliar with older action games may find certain moments frustrating, while those who enjoy mastering difficult gameplay will likely appreciate the emphasis on persistence and improvement. Despite occasional moments of difficulty, Rosenkreuzstilette succeeds because it understands what made classic action platformers memorable while introducing enough of its own ideas to avoid feeling like a simple copy. The combination of rewarding progression, engaging stage design, and charming presentation creates an adventure that feels respectful of its influences while still establishing its own identity. For players who enjoy retro action-platformers filled with challenging stages, memorable bosses, and gameplay that rewards skill and experimentation, Rosenkreuzstilette delivers an experience that feels both nostalgic and refreshing. Rating: 7/10

Dios mío que juego tan bueno, si te gustan los megaman juégalo, es una joya infravalorada, si te gustan los souls, juégalo también, tiene ese factor de que cuando entras de 0 se siente muy difícil casi imposible como si no hubiera manera de avanzar, pero te incita a seguir intentando y probar cosas nuevas, cuando le agarras la maña y entiendes de hay que hacer te sientes tan bien, acabo de platinarlo y fue súper difícil, me tomo tomarme unos cuantos meses de sabático y dejarlo de lado para volver a intentarlo y dios mio que bien se sintió hacerlo, top juegos sin dudas.

I enjoyed what I played but it's nothing special, it copies a lot of things from the original Mega Man, almost 1to1(boss move sets, Yellow Devil, the first part of the last boss(which thematically made zero sense), etc.). I read a lot of the issues people have mentioned, I didn't really encounter them. Bosses don't have absurd reaction time but one of them which is telegraphed after two moves, it will catch you off guard a couple of times but it's adaptable, any issue you come across will be adaptable. There's no pixel perfect platforming, the game has coyote time, so you can overstep the actual platform. Only issues I had were one boss becomes tohou, Yellow Devil, First phase of the final boss because of RNG, Quickman Stage is always Bs just not impossible, and my inputs got eaten sometimes. My advice: Stock up on E tanks(they persist after death but not if you close out the game or continue from password), go for Luste first(you have to time you shots well, this is the only boss that reacts to your shots or is just extremely fast which makes it feel that way), save some E tanks for Yellow Devil, you can charge your special weapons, and use Freudia's weakness after half health(it's easier that way).

Fruedia's stage is bad and they should feel bad for making it. That said, it's Mega Man, but with girls. With boobs. And stuff like that. So if you're into that, then go ahead. But Fruedia's stage is still horrible.

This is an awkward review for me. I think it would be better for me to talk about what I appreciated and what I didn't to make my opinion coherent. What I liked: -Presentation: I have a soft spot for mid-late 2000s jank assets like these that try for that "pseudo-HD" look. It's very nostalgic for me. Plus, the sprites are pretty to look at for an '07 Doujin game. -Game Feel: Character moves and shoots like you would expect. Besides the occasional eaten inputs, there's no complaints on my end. -Weapon Selection(*): Weapons are serviceable. I got a lot of use out of this game's Rain Flush and Hyper Bomb. HOWEVER, the Time weapon was something I can do without. Seriously? Mega Man 2's Time Stopper? That ♥♥♥♥ is so ass! I typically like to preserve weapons for bosses, since platforming in Mega Man can be the lesser of two evils. But I'll get to that soon... -OST: Straight up BOPS! Game got some really good tunes that I could have in my background while i work. If nothing else, listen to this OST. ESPECIALLY if you like SSH. -References: Mega Man, Bomber Man, Castlevania, etc. And many more cute references to be shown here. What I loathed: -Aggressive Bosses: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥! Dr. Wily's Numbers ain't got diddly ♥♥♥♥ on these girls. The amount of things you gotta dodge, lest you let them eat 1/3 of your health bar, is too damn high! The Water and Ice girl in particular takes WAY TOO MUCH health off of you and it's not fun. -Heart-Stopping Platforming: Say, you like 1-block jumps over harrowing bottomless pits that house giant fish that can snipe and drag you down to the pit? No? How about sections where you gotta make REALLY precise movement over jumps with spikes brushing your hair? Not a fan? Well the best I can offer you is having to make pixel perfect jumps to clear the edges of certain platforms. -Rehashing the WORST parts of Mega Man: Ice Woman Stage. 'Nuff-said. -Trial and Error/"Gotcha" Moments: Oooooh boy... My first stage, wasn't actually one of these stages. No, it was a nice and pleasant level where you climbed a tower that had no real cheap tricks. Then I played the Squid-girl's stage. And that's when I knew I was playing one of "those games". The ones where the game will not pull punches on tricking the player into thinking that the path they're going on is safe, until you realized it was the wrong way all along. Even without that, there are just obstacles you CANNOT clear first-try, by intuitively and assessing the situation. Mega Man used to do this kind of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ before, but as the series started to get more of it's bearings, it was a game that rewarded careful planning around clearly laid out obstacles for the player to creatively hurdle over. In a lot of ways, I get Mega Man and Bass vibes from this game. I get that this game is from '07 and made with a box of scraps in a cave. It was a time where CAPCOM just refused to even acknowledge Mega Man because of the middling sales from over-abundance. (Even to this day, that's still the unfortunate reality.) However, I think this game is too riddled with flaws for me to comfortably recommend this game to anyone, unless they played harder Mega Man Games before. Right now, it's on sale for 2 bucks as of me writing this review. So if you're super curious yourself and really wanting to scratch that Mega Man itch, then go for it. Just don't be ashamed to play on Easy Mode if you can first.

Возможно есть любители непроходимого хардкорного задрачивания одного и того же уровня по 100500 раз, но увы это не я. Я часа 2 пытался понять как в этой игре делать деш, но когда всё таки нашёл - лучше не стало. Если есть желание проходить эту игру - не покупайте её. Зелёный магазин Хатаба всё ещё открыт. -80 гривень :(