C. Kane

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C. Kane is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Super Walrus Games and was released on January 25, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"C. Kane" is a satirical turn-based RPG with minimalistic monochrome graphics, focusing on boss fights and character customization. The game features an original hip-hop soundtrack and a shark companion. This updated Steam release offers new and revised content from the original PC/Android version.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

music6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

C. Kane offers a captivating noir detective experience with a plot full of unexpected twists and moral dilemmas that keep players engaged.
The game's visual style effectively captures the dark atmosphere of a corrupt city, complemented by a well-crafted soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay combines investigation, interrogations, and action scenes, with intuitive controls and a decision-making system that impacts the story and character relationships.

Despite its strengths, the game suffers from technical issues such as occasional bugs and subpar optimization.
Some players found the humor and references to pop culture to be overdone or out of place, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more depth and substance in the story.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music has received high praise for its creativity and humor, with many reviewers highlighting the unique hip-hop/pop soundtrack that complements its RPG elements. However, some players noted that while the initial charm of the tracks is strong, they can become repetitive over time, particularly during extended gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a standout feature, though its looping nature may detract from the experience for some.
- “The black and white aesthetic inspired by its 1941 namesake is forgiven through its colorful narrative and humorous, anachronistic soundtrack.”
- “The music of this game is a masterpiece, everyone should listen to it.”
- “Contrasting with C. Kane's black and white aesthetic is a hip-hop/pop soundtrack with comical lyrics about walking around RPG towns or using the world map.”
- “The game's soundtrack is another source of comedy; it's idiosyncratic to say the least.”
- “However, it isn't a perfect play... I loved the fresh music, but it can get repetitive after a while.”
- “The songs are hilarious at first, but quickly become repetitive -- especially during some of the longer fights.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized as fun and satirical, filled with pop culture references, but often criticized for being overdone or lacking depth, with some players finding it boring and unimportant. While it offers an interesting experience for a few hours, many reviewers suggest it falls short compared to other games in the genre, feeling more like a collection of fetch quests than a cohesive narrative. Overall, the writing has potential but fails to fully realize it, leaving players wanting more substance.
- “Only if you enjoy a good story, thought-provoking character dilemmas, and don't give a lick about random battles, except for those against mega sharks, zombies, walruses, and pure evil.”
- “As a piece of art, it's still an interesting couple of hours, but I'd recommend 'Suits: A Business RPG' over it; it has a similar black and white style, also some satire, and a more interesting storyline.”
- “The story is farcical and full of pop culture references, as well as skewed references to Citizen Kane itself.”
- “I wish there was a little more substance to the story, as I felt like it had potential that it didn't use.”
- “Boring quests, no story, bad RPG.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its cleverness and alignment with their own sense of humor, others criticize it for relying heavily on pop culture references and becoming repetitive. The game's aesthetic and soundtrack are noted for their humorous elements, but some moments are seen as nonsensical rather than genuinely funny. Overall, enjoyment of the humor seems to vary significantly among players.
- “Love the humor, you can tell the dev enjoyed the work.”
- “The black and white aesthetic inspired by its 1941 namesake is forgiven through its colorful narrative and humorous, anachronistic soundtrack.”
- “I love this game, the sense of humor almost completely coincides with mine.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a retro black and white aesthetic inspired by its 1941 namesake, complemented by colorful narrative elements and a humorous soundtrack. However, the visuals are hampered by a low-quality engine that lacks fullscreen support and HD options, making it less appealing to modern gamers. While the custom pixel art has some charm, overall, the graphics are considered simplistic and underwhelming.
- “The black and white aesthetic inspired by its 1941 namesake is forgiven through its colorful narrative and humorous, anachronistic soundtrack.”
- “Contrasting with the black and white aesthetic is a hip-hop/pop soundtrack with comical lyrics about walking around RPG towns or using the world map.”
- “In this case, some effort was expended in creating custom retro pixel art and greyscale visuals, the former being due to lack of budget/talent, the latter for artistic purposes to mimic the film the game is lambasting.”
- “As a result of the poor quality engine, the game displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “Graphically simple, but the sneaky writing and weirdo music were A+ stuff.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its minimalist design, which serves as both a feature and a humorous element. Players appreciate the clear RPG mechanics, small party size, and the balance of strengths and weaknesses among characters, with some bosses offering interesting challenges. Despite its simplicity, the game hides a depth of tactical possibilities that surpasses many contemporary RPGs.
- “The RPG mechanics are clear and present; your party is small, and every character has a decent amount of strengths and weaknesses (except Leland, who has no weakness). The bosses have some interesting gimmicks at times.”
- “From a gameplay standpoint, the game stands out.”
- “The RPG gameplay is minimalist to the point of its own minimalism being a running gag.”
- “As for gameplay, the mechanics are deceptively simple -- there are more tactical possibilities hidden in here than in most modern, big-name RPGs.”
- “The RPG mechanics are clear and present; your party is small, and every character has a decent amount of strengths and weaknesses (except Leland, who has no weakness), and the bosses have some interesting gimmicks at times.”