Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action

Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action

September 18, 2024

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Keylocker is a Cyberpunk turn based rhythm JRPG inspired by the Mario&a;Luigi RPG series and Chrono Trigger, in which you play as the singer and songwriter, B0B0. Fuel your moves with the electric power of music in this unforgiving planet by using real-time execution of moves in rhythm game style! …

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Critic Reviews (17)

Ezra Kinnell RPGamer Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"The narrative is lacking polish, but inside it are some genuinely exciting and interesting moments. The gameplay is in a similar state, but when the combat is good it’s really good and offers a satisfying take on traditional turn-based combat. …"

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Sep 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

95.0

"Keylocker is a magnificent and creative tour de force. The charming and lurid visuals and music elevate what is already a very thoughtfully designed RPG into an engrossing and humorous adventure that keeps players guessing. The setting and characters are …"

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Genghis Husameddin DayOne Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Keylocker is a fun, beautiful turn-based RPG that does a great job of meshing not only a fun combat system but a sleuth of other minigames to keep its journey fresh. If you like rhythm games and an extensive timing-based …"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Sep 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

84.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

83.0

"Keylocker is a high level indie RPG and an excellent addition to Switch&s;s library. With an immersive narrative about facing an oppressive world and a challenging turn-based gameplay full of strategic elements, this may not be a game for absolutely …"

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Jeff M Young Analog Stick Gaming Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

68.0

"Keylocker has some gorgeous pixel art, a great soundtrack, and a deep enough combat system that I really enjoyed. That said, the level design and vague clues as to how to progress had me wandering so much of this game …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2024
62.0 /100

"Has a sense of style and attitude that are fun, but it&s;s combat has its struggles and brings the experience down"

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Kenny Massey Pure Nintendo Sep 2024
75.0 /100

"Keylocker is a great turn-based, rhythm JRPG, but there are a few problems that should be addressed. If Moonana would fix the crashing, the broken quests, and the soft locks in fights, I think the game would be just about …"

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Luan Carr GameBlast Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"But Keylocker: Turn Based Cyberpunk Action is a hard game not to recommend, even with its hardly palatable stance for people used to the standardized visions of the gamesphere. Though it has a very punitive difficulty, a story that doesn&s;t …"

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Luiz Estrella NintendoBoy Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Keylocker is the type of “handcrafted” experience that I really like in the gaming world, packed with content and a lot of personality. It&s;s the kind of product where you can clearly see the artist behind expressing themselves in every …"

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Maddi Chilton PC Gamer Sep 2024
47.0 /100

Graphics

18.0

Gameplay

19.0

Story

18.0

"Despite plenty of style and cheek, Keylocker can&s;t get past the repetitive grind of its battles."

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Paul Skevington RPG Fan Sep 2024
81.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

80.0

"Although it may not be perfect, Keylocker is an experience unlike many you will find in the genre."

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Philip Watson CGMagazine Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Keylocker is a testament to smart Indie JRPG design, and is an easy recommendation for any fans of the genre."

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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast Sep 2024
83.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Overall, I enjoyed my time with Keylocker. The animation is stunning, the music is incredible, and the story is fantastic. Yes, the game is challenging, and no, it&s;s not a passive experience—I had to stay engaged and pay attention during …"

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Scott Adams The Outerhaven Productions Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Keylocker is a phenomenal game that has a high-risk high-reward playstyle. It can have some frustrating mechanics at times but the story, characters, and the writing are well worth the playthrough."

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Shaun Joy TechRaptor Sep 2024
93.0 /100

"Keylocker mixes grid based combat well with RPG mechanics from Paper Mario and others, while telling an interesting story in a cyberpunk world in a captivating style. It has a few missteps, but it&s;s something you should play."

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Sep 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"This is all to say that the overall direction of Keylocker as a JRPG is top notch. It contains beautiful pixel art, excellent soundtrack, thorough worldbuilding, and difficult gameplay. It&s;s only held back by a lack of optimization of its …"

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Zach Mckay Hardcore Gamer Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Keylocker proves to be a great entry to the JRPG genre and it has all the milestones that many games of the genre have. There are likable characters, minigames, amazing music and a compelling story to bring it all together."

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