Okinawa Rush

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  • Summary: The Black Mantis clan has come to Okinawa...

    Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player    The Black Mantis clan has come to Okinawa...

    Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan.

    DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player local co-op mode of this action-adventure platformer set in a mystical, fantasy version of Okinawa.

    The fast, fluid combat system brings with it many moves, combos, juggles, and an intuitive parrying system.

    Fight to gain the top spot on our online scoreboard!    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Jan 3, 2022
    90
    Okinawa Rush attracted me the moment I played it and dragged me in with its visceral, fast paced powerful battles. You won’t find a developed story or a stellar soundtrack, but sound design in combat is top tier, with each hit feeling like it’s forceful enough to crush skulls. If a dark, gruesome brawler that empowers you to be a badass is what you’re itching for, then Okinawa Rush is just the right scratch for you.
  2. God is a Geek
    Nov 22, 2021
    80
    A love letter to days of ninja platforming past, Okinawa Rush is a tough-as-teak challenge that will keep you glued to your Switch.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Nov 22, 2021
    80
    Infused with the beat'em ups and platform games of the 1990s, Okinawa Rush is a resounding tribute to series like Shinobi, Kung Fu Master and Ninja Gaiden. Very neat and with a great visual and sound atmosphere, the Miller brothers' game unleashes a little uppercut. Displaying a sublime 2D and powerful animations, the title of Sokaidan also benefits from an ingenious progression system and very interesting ideas (dojo, training, katas ...). Playable in co-op, this is a little nugget that will bring back the sensations of yesteryear to many nostalgic fans.
  4. Nintenderos
    Jan 2, 2022
    80
    Okinawa Rush is a challenging retro style game that is easy to play, but difficult to master and complete. A very replayable title, with a good story that we can enjoy with another player. A highly recommended proposal.
  5. Switch Player
    Feb 1, 2022
    80
    Okinawa Rush blends rewarding action gameplay with rich and detailed graphics to worthy effect. The gorgeous pixel art breathes life into a vibrant world with plenty of hidden content that will have you rushing through again and again.
  6. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 15, 2022
    80
    Okinawa Rush is a treat for beat-em-up fans and anyone looking for a challenge. Making all the endings and finding all the secrets guarantees many hours of play, even on an easy difficulty. Although it has its problems (the menu and the feng-shui system), it's one of the best games I've played this year.
  7. Pure Nintendo
    Nov 29, 2021
    75
    Okinawa Rush is a fun albeit repetitive game whose nonstop fighting action shows why the SNES era was so great. Fantastic retro vibes in terms of music, too.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Zombie-nation
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    This little gem came out of nowhere for me, downloaded the demo and was hyped for the release of the full game straight away.
    If you like    This little gem came out of nowhere for me, downloaded the demo and was hyped for the release of the full game straight away.
    If you like classic beatmups like double dragon and streets of rage then this game is for you. Runs well on switch with very little frame drops. Ggame was made only by a couple of people and has done a better job than most bigger dev teams.
    Great music and great art style. Could go on but since their is a free demo available for everyone to try I'll let you decide.     … Expand
  2. NextPlayer_it
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    Ovviamente qualche difetto qua e la c’è, ma considerando che è un “omaggio agli anni ’90” con i suoi pro e contro è un buon gioco. OkinawaOvviamente qualche difetto qua e la c’è, ma considerando che è un “omaggio agli anni ’90” con i suoi pro e contro è un buon gioco. Okinawa Rush è un gioco abbastanza particolare, semplice e profondo quanto basta. Stratificato e profondo anche nel gameplay, il parco mosse è riuscito a stupirmi così come la longevità e la rigiocabilitò. Se poi uniamo tutto ciò alla modalità arcade, beh abbiamo una buona quantità di ore di divertimento davvero degne di nota. E’ un gioco che non pul mancare negli scaffali degli amani del genere sprattutto per gli affezionati agli anni ’90. Se non vi piace lo stile retrò, non vi farò cambiare idea.… Expand
  4. mtkf
    Jan 3, 2022
    7
    The demo was so great I made it a point to dl it day one, and even looked to get a physical copy (which I found and was way too expensive).The demo was so great I made it a point to dl it day one, and even looked to get a physical copy (which I found and was way too expensive). The game was good, but a bit buggy, and far too short. I really want to recommend it but I'd say definitely wait for a sale. If they fixed the bugs and gave us a few more levels I would say this game is a hidden gem that needs to be played.… Expand
  5. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    6
    What’s a shame to me with Okinawa Rush is that beyond some flaws that are frustratingly hard to ignore there can be pretty intense moments ofWhat’s a shame to me with Okinawa Rush is that beyond some flaws that are frustratingly hard to ignore there can be pretty intense moments of side-scrolling brawler fun where it does work pretty well. It starts with a small thing but the mapping of the menu button to advance is B instead of A, but then an all-too-steady drip of other irritants continue to emerge as well ranging from aggravating level design to difficulty identifying objects in the foreground versus the background (with lethal results) and an abundance of cheap death traps peppered about that break up the fun with aggravation. While perhaps a bit on the spammy side at times when you’re brawling with enemies the fun does emerge though, and though you may be inclined towards button mashing there are some moves you can use that will make your life much simpler and look quite cool. The result puts my feelings a bit in limbo, enjoying the good times, but having a hard time simply ignoring the bad ones. Give it a look and see where you may fall on the spectrum if you’re a fan of classic brawlers.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/10/mini-reviews-october-28th-edition.html    … Expand

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