Gurk III - the 8-bit RPG
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | $1.99 | Larva Labs Ltd. | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
The gameplay and interface are simple, but the world is large and the tactics run deep. Roll stats for three heroes chosen from nine character classes, then explore a world with vast wildernesses, 50+ dungeon levels, 125+ creatures and 200+ unique items, all accompanied by a soundtrack of 20 original songs, scored in 8-bit synth emulators. Why, this ain't your parents' RPG, it's your grandparents'!
"THERE WILL BE PIXELS"
(Note: In case you are looking, the earlier Gurks I & II are not available for iOS)
Reviews
Save Game No Longer Works
knafrancis
The developer has stopped supporting the product. Games are no longer able to be saved. A shame, because it is otherwise an enjoyable take on old school RPG’s.
Pretty Dang Good
Enso1
Game works really well! It’s a very enjoyable game with the simplistic graphic but complex strategy that I like about old school rpg’s. It’s really really difficult at times and doesn’t hold your hand much at all. It’s a nice change of pace from modern games and is a very enjoyable experience.
Good Game, But not worth if I lose everything.
Whtever901
I love this game deeply with my soul and heart, and the Roleplaying gist is amazing and can entertain me for hours upon hours with continuous fun. The only issue is if I save and I clean my history, the game completely resets and I lose everything. That was a real tick off and I deleted the game, and I hope this review is seen by the developers as a cry of help, to fix the save system!
Won’t save games
The mother of all critics
The game itself is wonderful, and very hard to stop playing. However, I am tired of having to start a new game, despite hitting “save game” each time I play. The game needs to be updated so that it won’t reset every time I kill the app.
Won't even load
Shsidiegzuuw
Fix it please, I just got the app. It looks like a fun game but I can't play it.
refreshing
bakrm
classically fun rpg. love the controls, can play it one-handed on iphone. easy to play 5 minutes or 5 hours. please make more like this!
Can't load saved game
Pain.ful
I played Gurk 1 and 2. Enjoyed both. This version is similar but has lost some functionality. During game play you can't load a saved game when u die. Please fix!
Not too shabby, but...
Detroitalan01
This is a fun game that evokes memories of Ultima: Exodus on the NES. There's the 8-bit style presentation, the kitschy tunes and the overly strategic approach to combat. However, there are a few things this will need before it can truly be recommended as being worth $2. 1). There needs to be a way to load from the last save point. The only way to do it now is turn off, then restart your device and reopen the app. 2). There needs to be a way to immediately exit dungeons. Traipsing through them after completing an objective is more tedious than fun. 3). The ability to warp between previously visited locations would be greatly appreciated and cut down on much of the needless walking. 4). Last, but not least, your party should have the ability to run from fights. This has been a standard feature in RPG's for nearly 30 years. It's exclusion here is highly questionable and makes most battles highly aggravating. If these changes can please be added in a future update (more sooner than later) I'd be much obliged. It would also make this title much, MUCH more balanced and approachable to potential customers.
