BAKERU (2024)

Developer: Good-Feel Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 397 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, colorful, and cartoonish action romp with simple controls and a lighthearted tone.

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What players say

Players see it as a spiritual successor to Goemon, but split on how long the fun lasts. Some say it gets better after a slow start, while others find the combat, music and levels repetitive within a few hours. Many say the full price is too high for what feels like a simple collect-a-thon.

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