Gameplay: At first, Cursorblade intrigued me from just the concept. Being the cursor in a bullet hell game felt like a great start—swiping frantically to survive waves of enemies. Each new wave introduced fresh challenges, until it didn't. The enemy variety was pretty low in this game and it got old pretty quickly. But until then forcing quick adaptations to each wave was fun. The novelty wore thin. The gameplay loop became repetitive, and I wanted more variety beyond swinging my cursor back and forth.
Graphics/Visuals: The game’s visuals are fine. The chaotic nature of the frantic cursor movements and enemy patterns could've been messy, but it was very easy to navigate. The minimalist aesthetic, and bursts of color keeps the focus on the action, and less on figuring out where you are and what is happening.
Story/Narrative: Let’s be honest, Cursorblade isn’t about lore or narratives. You’re a cursor, and you gotta live. The lack of story doesn’t matter. I wish the cursor had a name though.
Replayability: Cursorblade has alright replayability it is a roguelite after all. Despite that I wish it was more interesting on repeat playthroughs. After a while (an hour or so), the lack of significant progression dampens the excitement. Maybe some unlockable cursor skins or secret abilities would spice things up?
Innovation: While not groundbreaking, Cursorblade offers a new twist on the bullet hell genre. It may have been done before, but it's the first game of this style I've played. It’s less about precise aiming and more about chaotic scratching of your mousepad. The simplicity of the concept is its strength, but a hidden boss wave or a cursor power-up or anything new would've made it a tad better.
Content/Extras: The game has straightforward progression. Unlocking new weapons and items but pretty simple concepts for them.
Overall Enjoyment: Cursorblade is a fun weekend game, get it if you want something to put two hours into and have fun with and never touch it again. It won’t keep you up at night pondering its existential themes, but it will make you appreciate the humble cursor. If you’re in the mood for chaotic fun and a break from reality, give it a click.
Similar Games: I'm not sure.. Maybe titles like Vampire Survivors, Skul: The Hero Slayer, and Enter the Gungeon might be up your alley? I don't remember playing any other cursor based games like this tbh.
Graphics/Visuals: The game’s visuals are fine. The chaotic nature of the frantic cursor movements and enemy patterns could've been messy, but it was very easy to navigate. The minimalist aesthetic, and bursts of color keeps the focus on the action, and less on figuring out where you are and what is happening.
Story/Narrative: Let’s be honest, Cursorblade isn’t about lore or narratives. You’re a cursor, and you gotta live. The lack of story doesn’t matter. I wish the cursor had a name though.
Replayability: Cursorblade has alright replayability it is a roguelite after all. Despite that I wish it was more interesting on repeat playthroughs. After a while (an hour or so), the lack of significant progression dampens the excitement. Maybe some unlockable cursor skins or secret abilities would spice things up?
Innovation: While not groundbreaking, Cursorblade offers a new twist on the bullet hell genre. It may have been done before, but it's the first game of this style I've played. It’s less about precise aiming and more about chaotic scratching of your mousepad. The simplicity of the concept is its strength, but a hidden boss wave or a cursor power-up or anything new would've made it a tad better.
Content/Extras: The game has straightforward progression. Unlocking new weapons and items but pretty simple concepts for them.
Overall Enjoyment: Cursorblade is a fun weekend game, get it if you want something to put two hours into and have fun with and never touch it again. It won’t keep you up at night pondering its existential themes, but it will make you appreciate the humble cursor. If you’re in the mood for chaotic fun and a break from reality, give it a click.
Similar Games: I'm not sure.. Maybe titles like Vampire Survivors, Skul: The Hero Slayer, and Enter the Gungeon might be up your alley? I don't remember playing any other cursor based games like this tbh.