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It was the first game to be created by Face for the Neo Geo platform and it was not released on the Neo Geo AES (home).
Though it was initially only launched for the Neo Geo MVS (arcade), Gururin was later re-released by Hamster Corporation through digital-download services for various consoles in 2018 via the ACA Neo Geo lineup.
Gururin served as the first project to be developed by Face for the Neo Geo platform and its creation was helmed by producer Kenichi Iwanaga.
Gururin was initially only launched for the arcades by SNK on May 25, 1994.
Gururin has garnered mixed critical reception since its original release in arcades from reviewers who felt mixed towards several aspects of the game such as the visuals, sound design and gameplay, while its difficulty and learning curve has been heavily criticized.
AllGames Kyle Knight criticized the visuals, sound design, difficulty and learning curve but praised the addictive gameplay and rotating mechanic.
In a retrospective review, Gonçalo Lopes from Nintendo Life regarded the graphics and music for being surreal and psychedelic, despite being standard for the genre but criticized for being complicated for players, recommending other titles on the Neo Geo such as Puzzled, Magical Drop and Puzzle Bobble.
In another retrospective review, Gabriel Jones of Cubed3 criticized its level of complexity and learning curve, stating that it was a stark contrast to the "pick up and play" philosophy of other arcade titles.
Gururin has garnered mixed critical reception since its original release in arcades from reviewers who felt mixed towards several aspects of the game such as the visuals, sound design and gameplay, while its difficulty and learning curve has been heavily criticized.
AllGames Kyle Knight criticized the visuals, sound design, difficulty and learning curve but praised the addictive gameplay and rotating mechanic.
is a puzzle arcade video game developed by Face, with assistance of Minato Giken, and originally published by SNK on May 25, 1994.
A Neo Geo CD version was announced and even showcased for playing to the attendees at SNK's booth during the Winter Consumer Electronics Show in 1995 but it was never released for unknown reasons.
In another retrospective review, Gabriel Jones of Cubed3 criticized its level of complexity and learning curve, stating that it was a stark contrast to the "pick up and play" philosophy of other arcade titles.
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