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ITORAH

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Global score

74/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Role-playing (RPG)

Pros

  • Beautiful hand-drawn art and animations
  • Engaging platforming and boss fights
  • Immersive mesoamerican fantasy setting
  • Accessible and forgiving gameplay
  • Well-paced character progression and upgrades

Cons

  • Linear level design with minimal exploration
  • Clunky and sometimes imprecise controls
  • Combat is simple and lacks depth
  • Lack of fast travel causes tedious backtracking
  • Short game length with limited replayability

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can choose how to approach combat and platforming, with some freedom in upgrading and movement skills, though progression is mostly linear."

  • Competence
    2

    "The game offers some skill challenges in platforming and boss fights, but overall combat is easy and forgiving with limited complexity."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on single-player experience without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Players tend to complete the game in one session of moderate length; some replay for achievements but limited long-term engagement."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can experiment with movement skills and combat combos; the game features hand-drawn art and some customization via upgrades."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; single-player experience."

  • Escapism
    4

    "The immersive Mesoamerican fantasy setting and atmospheric presentation provide a strong escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment; no evidence of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Players try new movement and combat mechanics as they unlock abilities, though the game is mostly linear."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "Exploration is limited and linear with minimal backtracking or hidden secrets."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some character upgrades and visual customization, but limited player-driven expression."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Strong fantasy elements with a Mesoamerican-inspired mythical world and talking weapons."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; single-player only."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn and improve platforming and combat skills; character upgrades provide sense of progression."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during platforming and combat; not suited for background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social interactions or relationship-building features."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players accumulate upgrades and abilities that enhance health, stamina, and combat skills."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Generally a relaxing experience with forgiving difficulty and atmospheric presentation."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visual and auditory stimuli with vibrant art and music, though not highly intense."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative is present and engaging though somewhat minimal and revealed gradually through gameplay."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Some tactical elements in combat and platforming, but mostly straightforward progression."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Mild tension in platforming and boss fights, but overall low risk and forgiving gameplay."

  • Value
    3

    "Good value for time with a satisfying length and content for the price, especially on sale."

  • Violence
    2

    "Combat involves attacking enemies and bosses, but violence is stylized and not graphic."

  • Survival
    -2

    "Low threat environment with forgiving death penalties and health recovery."

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