Claws & Chaos

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Claws & Chaos is a multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Parhelion Studio and was released on October 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Claws & Chaos is a turn-based strategy game where you battle to dethrone the tyrannical King Chipmunk who has claimed all seats on the Ark. Collect and customize a quirky roster of adorable animal warriors as you fight through challenging single-player campaigns, async multiplayer battles, and endless waves in Rapture Mode. Enjoy hand-drawn art and strategic gameplay in a charming, chaotic world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming art style, making it visually appealing and fun to play.
It offers a variety of gameplay modes, including a short campaign and replayable PvP options, which provide a good mix of strategy and fun.
The developers are active in updating the game and responding to community feedback, indicating a commitment to improving the overall experience.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of diversity in strategies.
The campaign is very short and lacks depth, leaving players with little motivation to continue after completion.
Many players feel the game is overpriced for the amount of content available, with suggestions that it would be better suited for a lower price point.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The story campaign is criticized for being short and lacking complexity, with players completing it in under two hours and finding it not particularly challenging. While some enjoy the fun and variety of gameplay, particularly the ending, many feel the narrative is overshadowed by imbalanced PvP elements and a lack of engaging content post-campaign. Overall, the story mode offers limited depth and leaves players wanting more in terms of both narrative and gameplay variety.
- “The campaign story isn't too complex, but it's fun, especially the ending.”
- “I felt throughout the missions my party was getting closer to their end goal.”
- “You get 8 campaign missions, with a story against scripted teams followed up by the standard PvP modes for auto-battlers.”
- “The story campaign is really short and not challenging; the PvP part is annoying with random and some imbalanced combinations.”
- “I'm done with the story and all, and I'm probably never going to play this game again because there is nothing to do.”
- “The story mode is very short; you get about 10 battles (two-ish hours max), while 20 or 30 rounds or like 5 hours seems more reasonable.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by its asynchronous mechanics, which enhance the experience without penalizing players, and a variety of daily missions that keep it engaging. Players appreciate the strategic depth of the auto chess battler, complemented by charming character designs and smooth mechanics, resulting in a balanced and addictive experience. Overall, the combination of simplicity and depth in gameplay, along with cosmetic rewards, contributes to a consistently enjoyable and fresh gaming experience.
- “Partly it's because there are daily missions (which are easy to complete), but partly because there's a lot of variety in gameplay.”
- “This auto chess battler combines adorable characters with strategic gameplay in a way that keeps each match fresh and exciting.”
- “Really smooth and clean gameplay, well-balanced characters, no pay-to-win nonsense.”
- “None of the mechanics seem to mesh well together.”
- “The mechanics for this auto battler are simple but have enough depth to provide a consistent challenge for no-fail runs on the campaign.”
- “It's all asynchronous, so this mechanic can't be used against you; it can only help you.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's graphics feature a charming and unique art style that enhances its cute aesthetics, complemented by well-designed characters with distinct abilities. While the visuals are appealing and contribute to the overall fun experience, players feel that additional content and balance are needed to fully realize the game's potential.
- “Great gameplay and artwork by the team at Mad Mushroom.”
- “The graphics, music, and lore are all fun and worth checking out!”
- “The art style is cute, the potential and base of the game is there, but they need much more balance, more modes, and more content overall.”
- “The art style is charming and each character has unique abilities, allowing for a ton of creative strategies.”
- “Building random units is not going to get you wins; this is not a brain-dead game regardless of its cute aesthetics.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its whimsical and unpredictable elements, featuring amusing characters like minions and quirky scenarios, such as a grandma rabbit wielding a pistol. Players find the lighthearted and cute art design enhances the comedic experience, making it enjoyable for casual play while multitasking. Overall, the game successfully tickles players' funny bones with its charming and humorous antics.
- “Humorous, cute, 'one more round!'”
- “Simple fun with a funny & appealing art design.”
- “It tickles my funny bone to see my grandma rabbit pull out a pistol or a peasant puppy squirming while I carry him around or a marine bird salute the air when I place him down.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The game features a short campaign but offers high replayability through its engaging PvP mode and potential for unit enhancements like augments and portals. While the campaign may be brief, players find ample opportunities for replay through various gameplay elements.
- “The campaign is a bit short, but has lots of replayability.”
- “Short campaign but has endlessly replayable PvP (not in real time).”
- “Augments, portals, etc. would go a long way to making some of the weaker units more playable.”
- “Augments and portals would go a long way to making some of the weaker units more playable.”
- “The campaign is a bit short, but has a lot of replayability.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game features a flat price of $10 with no microtransactions, allowing players to unlock cosmetics through gameplay rather than grinding. However, some users feel the price is overrated given the game's quality, and there are concerns about excessive advertising.
- “The cost is $10 flat, with no microtransactions, and grinding is just for cosmetics.”
- “Cosmetics are unlockable in-game with no microtransactions.”
- “The game is filled with ads, and the price is very overrated for the quality.”
- “The cost is $10 flat, but the game is riddled with ads.”
- “While cosmetics are unlockable in-game, the monetization strategy feels exploitative.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that grinding in the game is solely for cosmetic rewards and not tied to microtransactions, making it feel fair and rewarding. The "rapture mode," described as a pseudo-endless roguelike, adds to the enjoyment, encouraging players to engage in grinding for fun rather than necessity.
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The amount of time required for grinding is excessive, leading to burnout.”
- “Grinding for resources takes away from the enjoyment of the game, turning it into a chore.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game is well-optimized, maintaining a smooth and consistent performance even during challenging moments, such as when on their last life.
- “It really doesn't seem like you face anything that isn't optimized, and the tempo remains full even on your last life.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I often experience lag and frame drops, which ruin the overall gaming experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game suffers from significant bugs, which is surprising given its relatively simple design.
- “The game is buggy for something that is fairly simple.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
- “There are too many glitches that disrupt the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with players appreciating its quality and how it complements the overall art and lore, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Love the art and music!”
- “The graphics, music, and lore are all fun and worth checking out!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game's character design is praised for its cute aesthetics, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development, suggesting that visual appeal may overshadow more substantial growth or narrative progression.