Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
September 18, 2024
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)
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65.0
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70.0
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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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85.0
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90.0
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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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75.0
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85.0
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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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84.0
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87.0
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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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65.0
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62.0
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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 …"
Read original review"Has a sense of style and attitude that are fun, but it&s;s combat has its struggles and brings the experience down"
Read original review"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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65.0
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70.0
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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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85.0
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70.0
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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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18.0
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19.0
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18.0
"Despite plenty of style and cheek, Keylocker can&s;t get past the repetitive grind of its battles."
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78.0
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82.0
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80.0
"Although it may not be perfect, Keylocker is an experience unlike many you will find in the genre."
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75.0
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85.0
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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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80.0
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75.0
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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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85.0
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70.0
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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."
Read original review"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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85.0
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70.0
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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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90.0
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85.0
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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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