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Kuroobi
Kuroobi is an horizontal shoot'em up for Playdate where you take on spaceships with your bare hands.
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Kuroobi is an horizontal shoot'em up for Playdate where you take on spaceships with your bare hands. In a not-so-distant future, Japan is under threat, and it's up to you to save the day. Choose between two black belt martial artists, each with their own distinct playstyle: Katsuo, the Judoka : Use the crank to catch enemies and throw them into others, like a game of bowling. Saki, the Karateka : Punch your way through foes and send them flying into others using buttons, like a game of snooker. The game features a single 3-minute level that tests your skills and reflexes. Learn from your mistakes, progress bit by bit, and aim for the high score! Key Features Unique martial arts gameplay. Two playable heroes with distinct abilities. One intense 3-minute level. Get ready to show off your martial arts prowess in this action-packed game. Do you have what it takes to save the day with only your fists?
- Crank: Required
- Tilt: Not used
- Microphone: Not used
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Art, code, sound and music by Raphaël Calabro Japanese calligraphy guidance, support and helpful advices by Ayuchi Calabro
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This game has two controls schemes: d-pad and crank or d-pad and A and B buttons. It requires a fair amount of precision with the crank.
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Gameplay and impressions / Takashi Tsukasa
2024/03/10 Playdate『Kuroobi』

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Kuroobi Panic Playdate Handheld Gameplay

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Katsuo High Scores
- 1 Xx_Henry_xX 3,071,788
- 2 hekhound 2,972,472
- 3 chrome 2,911,577
- 4 Daeke 2,885,122
- 5 Dean_0 2,588,403
- 6 5P4RK 2,343,029
- 7 3613950566134145 2,242,438
- 8 kartacha 2,056,101
- 9 thegoodgurmain 1,738,811
- 10 7618390003094360 1,126,587
Saki High Scores
- 1 Xx_Henry_xX 3,213,400
- 2 chrome 3,004,653
- 3 thegoodgurmain 2,868,021
- 4 kartacha 2,708,974
- 5 Daeke 2,684,716
- 6 8184408204122480 2,670,804
- 7 doctor_time 2,352,679
- 8 Hannah_Hold_On 1,422,182
- 9 BaronRedWings 1,332,993
- 10 KoboldRot 1,234,926
Age note: We think this game is appropriate for everyone.
AI: This game's developer created it without the use of generative AI.





