Cartoon Strike

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Cartoon Strike is a multiplayer shooter game with warfare, comedy, historical and science fiction themes. It was developed by GameFlare and was released on October 14, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In the multiplayer game Cartoon Strike, each map offers a different gaming experience. Players can enjoy a few minutes of fighting in the WWII, followed by a few minutes in the present, future or even crazy mode. Aside from the default game modes, players can experience modes like Capture the Flag or Capture the Point. The Early Access version offers you 5 maps with 5 different modes: Tounine, Ara…

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humor3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Cartoon Strike offers a fun and dynamic gameplay experience with a variety of game modes, making it suitable for both new and experienced players.
The cartoonish graphics and humorous elements add charm to the game, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
It's a free-to-play game that provides a decent selection of weapons and customization options, allowing players to find their preferred playstyle.

The game suffers from a lack of real players, often resulting in matches filled with AI bots, which can diminish the overall experience.
Hit detection and AI behavior are problematic, with reports of overpowered bots and inconsistent hit registration leading to frustrating gameplay.
The game has performance issues, including lag and optimization problems, which can make it difficult to enjoy even on capable hardware.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the use of low-quality assets and cartoonish visuals, while others praise the modern aesthetic and immersive experience. However, common concerns include poor optimization and limited graphical customization options, suggesting that while the visuals can be appealing, they may require further improvement. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of charm and shortcomings, with a general rating around 6/10.
- “The graphics are amazing! I had to take a break sometimes as I had to make sure I was playing a game and not actually shooting real people.”
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “This game rules, with epic graphics and fun bots.”
- “This game looks like it was made with entirely free assets (and it probably was). I get that it's supposed to be an art style, but please improve on it.”
- “Graphics: 6/10. I think it's cute but needs optimization and remodeling.”
- “Bad optimization and not too many graphical customization.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally considered fun and engaging, with three distinct modes and a variety of weapons, though some players find it slow and clunky. While it can be enjoyable for casual play, there are criticisms regarding the mechanics and lack of audio ambiance, suggesting room for improvement. Overall, it serves as a decent option for those looking for a quirky gaming experience.
- “The gameplay is solid, there are a few players online, and there is a variety of weapons to use.”
- “I mean it's a fun game, but its mechanics are not that decent. Overall, gameplay could improve; it's fun when you're bored and just want to play something 'weird.'”
- “It is available in three distinct game mode versions that otherwise share the same general gameplay and game engine.”
- “The audio is also weird, being generic bad royalty-free music for the title screen, and just nothing for the gameplay, no ambience, no nothing.”
- “Gameplay is slow, clunky, and free-for-all is a joke.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed feedback; while some players praise it for being emotionally impactful and engaging, others criticize it for lacking depth or coherence. Overall, the narrative seems to resonate strongly with certain players, while others find it absent or underdeveloped.
- “No game's story has moved me like this game.”
- “No story.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received criticism, with users noting that performance is subpar compared to the browser version, particularly on older hardware like the GT 660ti. Reviewers have highlighted issues with net code and hitboxes, as well as a lack of graphical customization options, indicating a need for significant improvements in these areas.
- “The game needs to fix some problems regarding optimization and their net code, particularly with hitboxes.”
- “Graphics: 6/10. I think it's cute, but it needs optimization and remodeling.”
- “I played the browser version in the past; it's nice to have it standalone on Steam, but the performance is not as good as in the browser on my GT 660 Ti.”
- “The game needs to fix some problems regarding optimization and their net code (hitboxes mainly).”
- “Bad optimization and not too many graphical customization options.”
- “Graphics: 6/10 (I think it's cute but needs optimization and remodeling.)”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being generic and low-quality, with users noting the use of poor royalty-free tracks for the title screen and a lack of ambient sound during gameplay. Many players expressed disappointment over the absence of engaging music, leading to a mostly silent experience punctuated by jarring sound effects.
- “The audio is also weird, featuring generic, bad royalty-free music for the title screen, and absolutely nothing for the gameplay—no ambience, nothing at all.”
- “Imagine more than half of your time being a loading screen with vague gunshots and silence as background, while the in-game music consists of more silence mixed with jarring explosions.”
- “The music is forgettable and fails to enhance the gaming experience, leaving players feeling disconnected from the action.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, with users rating it highly for its comedic elements. Notably, a clever play on words regarding the phrase "pres enter to chat" adds to its charm, showcasing the game's witty writing. Overall, players find it to be a very funny experience.
- “Very funny game.”
- “Funny game, 10/10.”
- “I also find it funny that it says 'pres enter to chat' with you know... 'pres'... but semantics.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent issues such as failure to load, freezing, connection drops, and prolonged loading times without any progress indicators. Overall, these problems significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “Because sometimes the game doesn't load correctly, freezes, connection drops, or you wait on the loading screen for 5-10 minutes with no bar to indicate if anything is happening.”
- “I don't recommend this game at all; my little pony is a better and less buggy FPS... and MLP is a kids' TV show.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that the game evokes intense emotional responses, likening the experience to a tumultuous roller coaster that can be overwhelming and deeply affecting.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability is hindered by a lack of amenities compared to other free games in the genre, indicating that improvements in this area could enhance the overall experience and encourage more playthroughs.
- “If they fixed it to have the same amenities as other free games of the same genre, it would be a lot more playable.”