Calamari Clash
- January 12, 2020
- fallen penguin studios
Calamari Clash is a competitive multiplayer versus game in which you duke it out with your friends for victory… and survival. You play as a Calamartian, a species from an alien world, who along with its companions crash on an unknown planet. The only way to escape from this place is to dash it out against your friends to charge the spaceship's battery by holding it as long as possible. Only one c…
Reviews
- The game is fun and entertaining, especially when played with friends.
- The art style and music are vibrant and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.
- Character customization is a highlight, allowing players to create unique avatars.
- The game suffers from glitches and connectivity issues, making it frustrating at times.
- There is a lack of players, which can lead to difficulties in finding matches.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive due to limited modes and maps.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a quick and straightforward experience, primarily focused on a single mode. Players may initially feel uncertain about the gameplay mechanics until they engage with the game after character creation.
“After creating my calamari, I was finally ready to dive into the actual gameplay.”
“The first time I launched the game, I didn't even know what the gameplay was like because I hadn't looked at it yet.”
“After creating my calamari, I was finally ready to go into the actual gameplay.”
“Quick gameplay with just one mode.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as vibrant and aesthetically pleasing, creating a calming atmosphere despite the hectic gameplay. Players particularly enjoy the main menu soundtrack, which sets a blissful tone right from the start. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's immersive experience.
“The colors and music are vibrant, aesthetic, and amazing.”
“It is more hectic than Doom Eternal, while the music sets you into a calm feeling.”
“As soon as I entered the menu, my ears were blissed by the sweet sound of the main menu soundtrack.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is marked by a few minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay, though some players have experienced freezing issues and difficulties with exiting the game. While these problems are noted, they do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Freezes and doesn't let you respawn; I couldn't exit without using the task manager.”
“There are a couple of glitches that would make this game better, but they are not super important to actually playing the game.”
“To sum up, this is a fun mindless game to play with your friends, but it has a couple of glitches to work out.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their stunning artwork and vibrant colors, showcasing a dedicated development team that has created an aesthetically pleasing visual experience.
“Never in my life have I seen such amazing artwork and such a dedicated dev team.”
“The colors and music are vibrant, aesthetic, and amazing.”
“The art style feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from modern games.”
“The graphics are underwhelming, with bland textures and uninspired character designs.”
“The visual effects are subpar, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users highlighting it as a significant and enjoyable aspect, describing it as "very much funny" and overall a "funny game."
“This game is filled with humor!”
“It's a hilarious experience!”
“The jokes and gags are top-notch!”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is noted for its complexity, surpassing that of Final Fantasy, while remaining accessible and easy to understand, akin to the narrative simplicity found in Minecraft.
“The story is more complex than the Final Fantasy storyline, yet as easy to understand as Minecraft.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing multiple paths, varied character choices, and dynamic environments that encourage exploration and experimentation. Many appreciate the inclusion of different difficulty levels and unlockable content, which further enhances the incentive to replay. Overall, players feel that the game offers enough diversity to keep them engaged for multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again to try something new.”
“The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience exciting and unpredictable.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The story doesn't change, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
“After finishing the main storyline, I found myself with no desire to replay it. The choices I made didn't seem to impact the outcome enough.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”