Conan Chop Chop

Opening up the gruesome and adult world of Conan to school-aged children is a hilarious surprise but Chop Chop’s greatest feat is lowering the rogue-lite barrier of entry for the curious solo adventurer or group only to slay them mercilessly.

73%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

stability, grinding

70% User Score Based on 325 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 13 reviews

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About

Conan Chop Chop is a stick figure game set in the Conan the Barbarian world, featuring epic boss fights, perilous dungeons, and loot combinations. Play solo or in 1-4 player online and couch co-op, and choose from melee or ranged combat styles to save the world from damnation. Upgrading your village, skills, and equipment will also be part of the journey.

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Play Modes

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 338 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay, especially when played with friends, making it a great co-op experience.
The game features a charming art style and humorous tone, which adds to the overall enjoyment.
Accessible for newcomers to the roguelite genre, with simple controls and forgiving character advancement.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly in online co-op, which can lead to frustrating experiences.
Lack of content and variety in gameplay, making it feel repetitive after a short time.
Solo play can be challenging and less enjoyable compared to the multiplayer experience, with some bosses lacking difficulty.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
55%
14%
The gameplay is generally described as light, fun, and accessible, with a solid core that allows for quick unlocks and build potential. However, it suffers from a lack of variety, balance issues, and frustrating mechanics, such as ineffective blocking and overpowered enemy attacks that can lead to instant deaths. While best enjoyed with two players, the gameplay experience can be hindered by overcrowded screens and a poorly designed loot system.
- “The gameplay is light and fun.”
- “Lots of build potential, you unlock things quickly, gameplay is exactly what it looks like.”
- “With its easy-to-use controls and simplified gameplay setup, all abilities of gamers can pick this up and enjoy themselves.”
- “We got some fun out of this game, but it's severely lacking in variety and needs some gameplay/balance tweaks.”
- “Also the blocking mechanic is bothersome; you block and still get hit through, which is frustrating.”
- “This is made worse by the fact that a lot of mechanics, such as the boss' spinning attacks, are almost always instant death.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent game-breaking bugs that lead to freezes, particularly after boss battles and during online co-op sessions. Players report a lack of content and support from developers, with many glitches persisting despite a list of proposed fixes. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from the overall experience.
- “There are game breaking bugs that after the first boss is beaten, it freezes up and says 'waiting for players' and forces you to close the game.”
- “On top of that, there is a large list of fixes already and the game is still very buggy.”
- “Cool game, but full of bugs. Playing single player, it freezes at an info pop-up saying 'waiting for other players to continue'... or a button doesn't work and the pop-up is stuck on your screen, blocking half your sight.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming and beautiful art style, with many reviewers highlighting the wonderful animation and sound effects. While some describe the comic-style graphics as merely "okay," the overall aesthetic is considered appealing and enjoyable, reminiscent of titles like "Enter the Gungeon" and "Ittle Dew."
- “The art style, animation, and sound is wonderful all around.”
- “Fun game with an awesome art style.”
- “Beautiful art style.”
- “The game mechanics are solid, the music unobtrusive, though a little bit generic and the comic style graphics are okay.”
- “Feels like Enter the Gungeon with Ittle Dew aesthetics.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have expressed frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it can become tedious and time-consuming, particularly when compounded by bugs that hinder progress. While some feel a sense of steady progression, many find the gameplay too easy and repetitive, leading to a lack of motivation to continue grinding for character advancement. Additionally, long wait times for multiplayer and unresponsive controls further detract from the overall experience.
- “I stopped playing the game when, after 40 hours of grinding, a bug with the bomb-throwing zombies kept me from advancing.”
- “I am a huge fan of all things Conan, but unfortunately there are a few problems. One is that the small player base means you are going to have some painfully long wait times for multiplayer, and the other is that the gameplay does become grindy fairly quickly.”
- “Overall, the game feels too easy, grindy, and irrelevant, and it's hard to want to push through it again and again to get another try at the last boss.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
42%
33%
The game's replayability is mixed; while it features randomly generated levels that offer significant replay value, many players find that once the game is completed, the basic boss patterns and character/item progression can diminish the incentive to replay. It is enjoyable in short bursts, especially with friends, but may not hold long-term appeal for everyone. Overall, it is best suited for those who appreciate games with a similar style to "The Binding of Isaac."
- “Randomly generated levels with complete replayability.”
- “This game is simplistic, short but with some replay value dependent on the loadout that you build through random purchases and finds in the game - similar to Risk of Rain.”
- “Great and fun game, really good replay value. Also fun with friends; it can be a bit hard, so if you aren't into games like The Binding of Isaac, you shouldn't buy this game.”
- “Replayability on completion is not great as boss patterns are fairly basic and character/item progression might make it too easy.”
- “This game is simplistic and short, but it has some replay value dependent on the loadout that you build through random purchases and finds in the game - similar to Risk of Rain.”
- “Pick this game up if it's on sale to play a couple of hours with some friends, but there is no replay value once you beat it.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it well-suited and unobtrusive, many criticize it as boring, repetitive, and lacking the energy needed to enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as generic and subpar, detracting from an otherwise fun game.
- “The music, sound, and particle effects are well suited to the game.”
- “The game mechanics are solid, the music unobtrusive, though a little bit generic, and the comic style graphics are okay.”
- “You need music to get you hyped rather than to bore you.”
- “Boring, repetitive music.”
- “Fun game and great to play, but the background music is kind of subpar, lacking, boring, and repetitive.”
- “You need music to get you hyped, not to bore you.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is initially engaging, featuring great voice acting and funny dialogue, but it can become repetitive and annoying over time. The blend of dark themes with lighthearted elements creates a chaotic and amusing experience, particularly enjoyable in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game successfully balances its gruesome content with a surprisingly fun and accessible approach, appealing to a wide range of players.
- “Great voice acting, funny dialog.”
- “In fact, the game’s chaotic and funny nature makes it perfect to play with friends over and over again.”
- “Opening up the gruesome and adult world of Conan to school-aged children is a hilarious surprise, but Chop Chop’s greatest feat is lowering the rogue-lite barrier of entry for the curious solo adventurer or group only to slay them mercilessly.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is criticized for its complete absence, leaving players feeling unengaged, as there is no narrative to drive the experience. Additionally, technical issues such as lost quest progress and experience points further detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Every region has different monster skins, but the attacks are almost identical and there's no story whatsoever.”
- “For now though, I have to give it a negative review as several times my wife and I have spent upwards of 1-2 hours playing, then need to quit and find that all our quest progress and experience points are lost upon the next start of the game.”