Colossus Down

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In "Colossus Down", play as Nika or Agatha in their quest to destroy all things uncool using MechaNika and the power of Carnivorism. Wreak havoc on a global scale, but be prepared for unexpected realizations. This action-packed game offers a unique blend of humor, absurdity, and social commentary.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story16 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a phenomenal story filled with humor, excellent writing, and interesting characters, making it a captivating experience.
Gameplay includes a variety of mechanics such as puzzles, shoot 'em up sections, and branching story paths that enhance replayability.
The art style, animations, and soundtrack are well-crafted, contributing to a vibrant and engaging world that fans of the genre will appreciate.

Combat can feel repetitive and shallow, with basic mechanics that may not satisfy players looking for depth in a beat 'em up.
Unskippable dialogues and certain poorly designed bosses can detract from the overall enjoyment, making some sections feel tedious.
The decision to limit Agatha to a secondary character in co-op mode feels like a missed opportunity, as her unique abilities and dialogue could have enriched the single-player experience.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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53%
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The story of the game is a continuation of the beloved narratives from "Mechanika" and "Agatha Knife," featuring a blend of dark humor, social commentary, and engaging character development. Players can expect fun characters, plot twists, and multiple branching paths that influence the game's events and endings, enhancing replayability. However, some reviewers noted that the pacing can feel slow and repetitive, particularly in co-op mode where character interactions may lack depth.
- “If you’ve played the previous games, Mechanika and Agatha Knife, and enjoyed their unique charm, distinctive storytelling, and dark humor, you will undoubtedly find this continuation of their saga equally captivating.”
- “Where this game's value shines is in its humor-based storytelling, diverse cast of zany characters, colorful worlds, and multiple story choices to be made.”
- “This game also has branching story paths that impact the outcome of certain scenarios depending on which paths you choose to take, ultimately affecting your available endings as well.”
- “When I play games in co-op, I want to feel like both characters matter to the story and have meaningful dialogues.”
- “There's tons more story and interaction, and Agatha is just a far more interesting and likable character than Nika all around.”
- “This game continues the story of Mechanika, changing completely the genre to a beat 'em up but keeping the same narrative, dialogues, and dark humor.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
69%
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The gameplay of "Colossus Down" is a mixed bag, featuring solid beat 'em up mechanics and a variety of level designs that include puzzles and mini-games, which help break the monotony. However, many players found the excessive unskippable dialogues and certain gameplay choices frustrating, leading to a reliance on basic combat rather than more engaging mechanics. While the game has its enjoyable moments and humor, it ultimately falls short of competing with other titles in the genre due to its repetitive and sometimes puzzling gameplay design.
- “Each world you visit even has minigames that break up the flow of gameplay, so just when things start feeling long in the tooth, bam, here's something different.”
- “There's variety in the levels with some puzzles, shoot 'em up and platformer sections, and also some decisions you need to make that affect the gameplay and story.”
- “Colossus Down is a pretty fun beat 'em up with interesting mechanics, such as the abilities you can unlock, going into a shoot 'em up for one of the levels, solving several puzzles, or making karmic decisions.”
- “The gameplay was alright, but heaps of unskippable dialogs sucked all the joy.”
- “I understand that they wanted to create a risk vs reward factor to the gameplay, but sometimes certain things just go against fun.”
- “Sadly, it just isn’t enough to carry you through the repetitive and uninspired gameplay.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a standout feature, characterized by quirky characters, zany situations, and a blend of dark and whimsical storytelling that resonates with fans of previous titles. While many players appreciate the comedic elements and charm, some critiques note that the humor may not always land effectively, and the gameplay itself can be lacking compared to other beat 'em ups. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its unique style.
- “This thrilling adventure brings together the quirky personalities and imaginative worlds of both characters, promising an exciting blend of action and humor.”
- “Where this game's value shines is in its humor-based storytelling, diverse cast of zany characters, colorful worlds, and multiple story choices to be made.”
- “There's so much character, humor, and charm oozing out of this game that it'll put a smile on most anyone's face.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The graphics in the game have received praise for their significant improvement over previous titles, featuring enhanced animations and beautifully crafted levels with a quirky, cartoonish art style. The inclusion of animated cinematic cutscenes adds to the overall visual appeal, while the unique character designs and pop culture references contribute to a distinctive aesthetic. Despite the playful art style, the game is noted for its challenging gameplay, making it clear that it is not intended for a younger audience.
- “You can appreciate the team's effort and hard work seeing that the game has more and better graphics, animations, music, and different situations than in their previous games, with great animated cinematic cutscenes to top it off.”
- “Levels are beautifully crafted with a quirky art style and lots of pop culture references.”
- “Colossus Down offers an interesting art style and comedic writing that all fit well in the wider context of the game.”
- “Don't get fooled by the art style; this is not an easy game and totally not for children.”
- “You can appreciate the team's effort and hard work, seeing that the game has more and better graphics, animations, music, and different situations than in their previous games, with great animated cinematic cutscenes to top it off.”
- “But even if you are not in love with the genre, if you're into dark humor and cartoonish art style, you won't regret adding this one to your collection.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent soundtrack, which features retro-inspired tunes that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Reviewers commend the team's effort in enhancing the overall audio experience alongside improved graphics and animations, contributing to a more immersive gameplay atmosphere.
- “The music is also very good and aims for a nostalgic feel with retro-inspired tunes.”
- “You can appreciate the team's effort and hard work seeing that the game has more and better graphics, animations, music, and different situations than in their previous games, with great animated cinematic cutscenes to top it off.”
- “Very good soundtrack.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highly praised, particularly with the introduction of Agatha Knife, which enriches the story and adds depth to the characters. The quirky and humorous dialogue, combined with strong writing and world design, enhances the overall experience, making up for any gameplay shortcomings.
- “The dialogue is quirky and superb in very humorous ways, and the character development here is fantastic.”
- “Not from a pure gameplay perspective, but the game's charm, world design, and excellent writing and character development catapult the experience past its shortcomings.”
- “Multiplayer adds Agatha Knife into the game, who adds a ton more value to this game's story and character development.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often requiring repeated failures to develop a successful strategy. This repetitive nature detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to a disappointing conclusion to an otherwise enjoyable experience.
- “It's super tedious, requires you to fail a certain amount of times until you memorize and measure out a winning strategy, and it gets faster and more frustrating as it goes on. It just plain isn't fun, and it makes for a terrible curtain call to conclude an otherwise fantastic experience.”
- “It gets really tedious, really quickly.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight that the game offers strong replayability, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
- “The replay value here is very nice.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be emotionally impactful, with certain moments described as touching and capable of evoking strong feelings.
- “It even gets a bit touching in areas.”