CLAWPUNK

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CLAWPUNK is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Kittens in Timespace and was released on November 14, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Prepare yourself for the ultimate adrenaline rush with CLAWPUNK, a pulse-pounding, melee-focused 2D action game infused with roguelite elements and an array of badass cat characters. Tear through a fully destructible environment, where every smash and bash rewards your reactive and aggressive play style. Aim for the highest score possible by laying to waste everything in your path! Embrace the no…

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music4 positive mentions

The game features a unique and creative concept with a variety of characters, each offering different play styles and abilities, enhancing replayability.
The art style and soundtrack are highly praised, contributing to an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience.
Levels are challenging yet fair, providing a satisfying sense of progression as players unlock new characters and upgrades.

The game can be quite challenging, especially for casual players, which may lead to frustration during initial playthroughs.
Some players feel that the graphics are too small and zoomed out, making it difficult to see smaller enemies and execute combos effectively.
The lack of a deeper upgrade system for characters and stronger combat feedback may leave some players wanting more depth in gameplay.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many praising the energetic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Even players who typically dislike rock music found themselves pleasantly surprised by the quality and impact of the soundtrack, which is described as "banging" and adrenaline-pumping. Overall, the combination of a memorable soundtrack and impressive character design contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The background music is absolutely peak and the characters are full of personality!”
- “Amazing soundtrack and great character design!”
- “Amazing metal/punk OST that will keep your adrenaline pumped during the whole stage/zone clearance.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a unique and creative art style, complemented by fantastic hand-drawn cutscenes and a vibrant aesthetic that enhances character personality. However, the visuals are marred by a zoomed-out perspective that makes it difficult to engage with smaller enemies and sustain combos effectively. Overall, while the artwork is praised, the gameplay experience is hindered by graphical limitations.
- “The art style is super cool, the concept is refreshingly creative, the background music is absolutely peak, and the characters are full of personality!”
- “Absolute carnage with a great aesthetic and an absolutely banging soundtrack!”
- “The artwork is fantastic with hand-drawn cutscenes, great voice acting, with each character having their own special ability.”
- “Sadly, the game suffers from graphics that are so tiny and zoomed out that combos become unsustainable, and noticing some smaller enemies turns into a high-stakes game of 'Where's Waldo.'”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its cool mechanics and diverse character playstyles, with each character offering unique abilities that enhance the fun and variety. Players appreciate the meta progression and the opportunity to experiment with different characters, making the experience engaging and dynamic. The soundtrack further elevates the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Cool mechanics, every character plays differently, and the soundtrack makes it even better.”
- “Honestly, the demo does not do this game justice. Once you start getting into the meta progression and the extra characters, the first character I unlocked is a dude on a pogo stick who throws dynamite and blows himself up as his 'stun attack.' Super fun and varied gameplay between each character's play style, with each character acting as an extra life rather than a run start choice that you're stuck with.”
- “It also gives you a chance to try all the mechanics before having to use them in action.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to a disjointed experience.”
- “The mechanics are poorly explained, leaving players confused about how to progress.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers exceptional replayability due to its unique mechanic of 9 cats, each with 9 lives, combined with 130 customizable cards that enhance performance, allowing for diverse strategies and experiences in each playthrough.
- “Nine cats, each with nine lives and 130 cards to equip that buff the cats' performance, results in endless replayability.”
- “The variety of strategies and combinations keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and outcomes, I find myself discovering new content every time I play.”
- “The game offers a variety of paths, but once you've explored them all, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel tedious.”
- “After a few runs, the game becomes predictable, and the novelty wears off quickly.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's retro visual style and diverse weapon and card options contribute to a solid performance, even in chaotic scenarios, ensuring a smooth gaming experience. Players appreciate the endless replayability offered by the variety of cats and cards available.
- “The retro visual style is great, there’s a lot of weapon and card variety, and performance is solid even during chaotic fights.”
- “Nine cats, each with nine lives and 130 cards to equip that buff the cats' performance, results in endless replayability.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the soundtrack and character design are praised as amazing, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game. Overall, the focus seems to be more on aesthetics rather than the evolution of characters.
- “The soundtrack and character design are incredible, and the environments are memorable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Clawpunk revolves around a group of nine stray cats on a mission to reclaim their city from an evil corporation, providing a chaotic and entertaining backdrop for its 2D precision platforming gameplay.
- “Clawpunk is a chaotic and fun 2D precision platformer about a squad of 9 stray cats whose mission is to take the city back from the evil corporation.”