Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids

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Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Snapshot Games Inc. and was released on August 26, 2025. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids combines third-person action with real-time strategy as players control a young inventor and his robo-cat to reclaim Brainium crystals from alien invaders. Featuring a humorous story campaign and fast-paced missions, it offers both single-player and co-op modes with accessible yet deep gameplay. Strategically build and command your forces to defeat the Brainioid threat.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging blend of RTS and third-person action, making it enjoyable for both solo and co-op play.
It features charming visuals and a lighthearted tone, reminiscent of classic games, which adds to its overall appeal.
The gameplay is easy to pick up but can become strategically challenging, especially in later missions, providing a satisfying experience.

The campaign can feel repetitive, with annoying character dialogue and a tedious unit unlocking mechanic that limits player freedom.
The online player base is small, making it difficult to find matches, and the lack of AI opponents in PvE modes limits replayability.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as building placement and unit control, can be clunky and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of fast-paced third-person combat, base building, and resource gathering, offering a fun and engaging experience, especially in multiplayer settings. While it features creative mechanics and appealing visuals, some players find the replikon mechanic tedious and limiting, which can affect replayability. Overall, the game is easy to pick up but can present strategic challenges, making it suitable for both casual and more dedicated gamers.
- “The gameplay balances fast-paced third-person combat with base building, resource gathering (brainium!), and defending objectives.”
- “Fun and clean gameplay, nice to look at, levels are different enough to keep it interesting and engaging.”
- “The gameplay is easy to pick up, yet can become strategically challenging in certain scenarios.”
- “The replikon mechanic where the player has to 'discover' the towers they can build can get really tedious and limiting after a while during campaign missions, and limits replayability of certain levels.”
- “Playing without the replikon mechanic would encourage creativity and varied strategies.”
- “Starts off a bit slow getting you used to the controls and mechanics of the game, but if you play on hard, it ramps up the difficulty pretty fast.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a lighthearted tone with engaging protagonists, Chip and Clawz, who offer a fun dynamic as players navigate through various missions that blend base-building and puzzle-solving elements. However, the repetitive dialogue and the tedious unit unlocking mechanic can detract from the overall experience, making some missions feel unnecessarily challenging and limiting replayability. While the narrative is generally well-received, it may not hold players' interest beyond the initial playthrough due to its lack of variety and depth.
- “Chip and Clawz are a fun duo of protagonists, and I like that they split in their abilities, weapons, and gadgets. There is a unique and fun synergy between them to make things work and cooperate in order to tackle each mission's objective.”
- “Missions vary; initially, it's mostly building a base and attacking the enemy, but as the story progresses, there are more challenging missions that require some puzzle solving.”
- “The polished visuals, quip-laden story beats, and co-opportunities are just shavings on the circuit.”
- “It's one thing to use exposition to lore dump, which explains why you need to unlock your units for each mission, but they will repeat dialogue constantly until the jokes and puns are no longer funny, or the voices become unbearable to listen to!”
- “The replikon mechanic where the player has to 'discover' the towers they can build can get really tedious and limiting after a while during campaign missions, and limits replayability of certain levels.”
- “Cons: Chip is not bad but Clawz is such an annoying character, the game is too easy in the beginning, it can get annoying to replay missions because you missed something, some missions are timed so they force you to choose what to complete, collecting upgrades is nice but the game doesn't have much variety in the first 2-3 hours.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are highly praised for their vibrant artwork and polished visuals, drawing inspiration from classic titles while maintaining a unique and memorable aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the smooth performance, solid art direction, and a fun style that balances playfulness without being overly childish. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable and engaging atmosphere.
- “The vibrant artwork, quirky humor, and delightfully goofy vibe give it a fresh and unforgettable personality — it’s not just entertaining, it’s memorable.”
- “Wow, like wow! No issues at all; it's graphically impressive and optimized at 60 fps on high and ultra settings on my RTX 4060. Not a single dip! I love it!”
- “The visuals and art direction are solid, and everything runs smoothly with a nice, polished feel.”
- “(Don't be fooled by the aesthetics, it can be challenging on hard mode.)”
- “Ratchet & Clank + Starcraft + wild gate art style.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of quirky, lighthearted jokes and puns that, while initially entertaining, can become repetitive over time. Players appreciate the vibrant artwork and the game's ability to evoke nostalgia for classic titles, creating a fun and memorable experience without taking itself too seriously. Overall, the humor contributes to a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, especially in co-op play, enhancing the game's unique personality.
- “The vibrant artwork, quirky humor, and delightfully goofy vibe give it a fresh and unforgettable personality — it’s not just entertaining, it’s memorable.”
- “I don't know why but the game reminds me of some of the old feel-good classics like Worms Armageddon because, perhaps, it mixes strategy with cute stuff and humor.”
- “Playing it in co-op made the experience even more fun, and the mix of tactical decisions, base management, and lighthearted humor gave it a unique personality.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is well-received, with players reporting stable performance around 60-70 fps on low settings with FSR 3 enabled, and even achieving 60 fps on high and ultra settings with an RTX 4060. The visuals are praised for their quality, and the game runs smoothly across various platforms, including the Steam Deck, while maintaining a relatively small storage footprint of around 14GB. Users appreciate the polished feel and generous cross-platform features, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “The visuals and art direction are solid, and everything runs smoothly with a nice, polished feel.”
- “Bonus points: friend pass is generous and cross-platform, the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, and only takes up around 14GB of storage.”
- “The performance is good, the art is nice, the tactical layer is well made and you have to divide your attention between the economy, playing the hero, and collecting stuff.”
- “Performance: at low settings with FSR 3 on balanced, it usually stays around 60–70 fps, though it can dip below 60.”
- “The optimization is lacking; even on lower settings, I experience frequent frame drops that disrupt gameplay.”
- “Despite having a powerful GPU, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers enjoyable replayability through its PvP modes, allowing players to compete against others. However, the replikon mechanic, which requires players to discover buildable towers, can become tedious and restrict replayability in certain campaign levels.
- “It's fun and casual, with replayability thanks to the PvP modes against other players.”
- “The replayability is enhanced by the variety of strategies you can employ in different playthroughs.”
- “The replikon mechanic, where the player has to 'discover' the towers they can build, can get really tedious and limiting after a while during campaign missions, which affects the replayability of certain levels.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there isn't much incentive to go back and replay it, as the story and mechanics don't change.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in gameplay means that replaying levels feels more like a chore than an opportunity for new experiences.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered good, though some users find the soundtrack and voice lines to be repetitive and only serviceable.
- “The music in the game is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is diverse and keeps the gameplay engaging.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and complements the game's atmosphere perfectly.”
- “The soundtrack and voice lines are serviceable but tend to get repetitive.”
- “The music lacks variety and quickly becomes monotonous.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the overall music experience feels uninspired.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the replikon mechanic, which requires them to "discover" buildable towers, to be tedious and restrictive, particularly during campaign missions, ultimately diminishing the replayability of certain levels.
- “The replikon mechanic, where the player has to 'discover' the towers they can build, can get really tedious and limiting after a while during campaign missions, which affects the replayability of certain levels.”
- “Grinding for resources feels like a never-ending chore, making the gameplay experience more of a slog than an enjoyable challenge.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes frustrating, as it detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a delightful and heartwarming experience, emphasizing its wholesome nature and ability to evoke positive emotions.

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Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is a real-time strategy game with comedy and science fiction themes.

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids.

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids was released on August 26, 2025.

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids was developed by Snapshot Games Inc..

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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