Self Defense Kinda...

I've played through this game live, and you can watch it here: https://youtube.com/live/RkiCDlbKlvY?feature=share Prefer to read? Self Defense Kinda... took me by surprise, in a good way. It's a boss-rush style RPG with homages to Undertale in the narrative and way the actual fights play out, with many of the fights being more akin to puzzles that need to be solved. The graphics are reminiscent of the flash era of games, with a crude, hand-drawn style that oozes charm and personality. Screens can look very busy at times, but the game does a good job of alerting you to what is important at any given time. The sound track is also fantastic - each fight has it's own music track, and each one is a banger. I would say that the narrative itself is a bit of a weak spot though. The fights are the highlight of the game, and at some points the narrative drags and gets a bit in the way of the main event. Rather than big ♥♥♥♥♥♥ of text after each fifth fight, it may have felt better to have a small handful of lines after each individual fight, allowing the story to address things as they happened, rather than in a recap afterwards. Having played through the main game, there are also optional hard mode fights that unlock special abilities, and even custom fights, which is a great addition for replayability. Ultimately, while this game has some rough edges, I was pulled through with sheer curiosity to see what wacky yet cleverly designed fight I would be faced with next, and I was impressed by the devs ability to constantly keep shaking things up and keeping the fights feeling fresh. tl;dr if you like RPG boss fights that are more puzzle and less grind, enjoy a bit of quirky humor and can vibe with the graphics, you'll have a pretty good time here. It's rough, but it's interesting.

looks like poop and actually hurts my eyes to look at. completely physically nauseating experience with dialogue you cant read and fights that make absolutely zero sense and with random ass dialogue that you cant read and then the characters start crying...bro thought they was undertale 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 REFUNDED!

It's so creative and fun! Everything is just brimming with personality and passion! I don't think I played a single one of the fights where I wasn't like "That's so effin cool!" Don't even get me started on the masterpiece that is the music! Do yourself a favor and pick this game up! Don't let it just be a hidden gem!

Game is a fun and lively Boss Rush RPG. The characters/bosses got a lot of charm to them. They give off a lot of personality and the art style also compliments them very well. Each with their quirks and ways how to handle them. Each fight feels different and their unique mechanics proves that. The soundtrack is also amazing. Its got a bit of everything. Bangers all around. The humor is also hilarious and got me many times. Jabs everywhere, LOL. In terms of the narrative. I do like the premise and themes its got going on, makes you feel for the main character and makes you think of what could you do with your life. Well written, wish it was explored more and expanded upon. its got additional cool features as well, such as custom fights and hard modes of the existing fights. Overall, its a fun, simple, and energetic adventure.

Don't judge a book by its cover. There is a lot of fun to have with this small indie game! If you're a fan of the RPG genre, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the amount of witty interactions, varied combat scenarios, and fantastic chiptune soundtrack!

It's an amazing game! I like how every fight was so unique and different from one another especially. The game also has an amazing soundtrack! Whoever made it did not need to go this hard! The story was also pretty good and emotional. It's a pretty cool lil story about Mental Health that was a surprise but a welcome suprise. I mean we go from lighthearted and fun to learning about Alice's inner turmoil as she was fighting the bosses. Weird decision but welcome. Overall, just get.

saved me from the deep, dark pit of emotionlessness and brought my life back into the bright, ambitious light through delightful visuals, sounds, and characters

I did much of the enemy character sprites and playtesting for this game! It's been amazing to see the development and building out of this world. There's so much to discover, which complements the gameplay loop of piecing together each bosses' gimmick and weakness to gain the advantage. That plus fun theming, witty dialogue, and good settings customization makes this a great rpg boss rush!

This is a game that was crafted by GOD HIMSELF. The sheer GENIUS of the comedy on display in this game is beyond comprehension! The mechanics present in the game itself are MASTERFUL, The characters are extremely likable, the story is well written, and the music is absolutely BUMPING!!

This game is literally peak