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8.0Umbraclaw's unconventional nature will surely perplex many gamers but once you get it, it's hard to stop playing with this cat.
Umbraclaw
Inti Creates · May 30, 2024
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Find hope in death.
In Umbraclaw, take control of Kuon, a cat on a perilous journey through the afterlife known as the "Soulplane."
Kuon must brave the afterlife in order to return home to his master in this 2D side-scrolling action adventure.
On your adventure through the Soulplane, the "Anima Revive" system will grant Kuon abilities from various animals. These abilities will be key to overcoming the obstacles you'll face on your journey.
The newest game from Blaster Master Zero director Satoru Nishizawa, Umbraclaw is a challenging game that proves that cats are not just cute, but cool as well. The dark-tinged yet lively graphics will pull you into the fantasy storybook world.
Will Kuon be able to break through the Boundary to return home safely...?
Your journey through the afterlife awaits.
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- Touch Arcade7.0Umbraclaw is trying some things outside of the developer’s usual wheelhouse, and they are interesting things. It almost gets there, but it ultimately feels caught between being some kind of roguelite and being a more linear action game. I also think the way the difficulty works here is a bit too manipulative in a way that doesn’t feel good. With all that said, Umbraclaw is still a nice-looking game that is very playable, and even if it fails trying something I will at least commend it for trying.
- Siliconera7.0I love the idea behind Umbraclaw and its character designs. However, the demanding nature and restrictions I place on myself while playing and some design choices keep me from savoring it as much as other platformers. The idea of growing stronger via deaths for second changes is so refreshing, though, and people who really enjoy a challenge may relish the chance to see how far they can go without faltering.
- Noisy Pixel6.0Umbraclaw is an ambitious platformer that tries to shine with a standout death mechanic influencing the future of the protagonist. However, this concept is messily executed, not melding well with the stage design that is built around the main character's default abilities. Consequently, progression never feels fulfilling, doubly so when considering the weak characterizations and meager challenge.
- Hey Poor Player7.0Even though I managed to return Kuon to the world of the living and her loving owner, I found myself a bit disappointed with Umbraclaw. While it’s a novel and fascinating adventure, it’s also held back by some poorly utilized systems, frustrating save functionality and often inconsistent and overwhelming difficulty. While I enjoyed it overall, it failed to stand out from recent spectacular entries from Inti Creates.
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