Cookies vs. Claus

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Cookies vs. Claus is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Evil Tortilla Games Incorporated and was released on December 3, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Cookies vs. Claus" is an action-packed battle game featuring unique asymmetric shooter elements, combining FPS and battle arena styles. Choose to fight as various cookies with distinct abilities, or join Team Santa, which includes Santa Claus, Rudolph, Stelf the Elf, and the Easter Bunny, to save yourself and the presents. The game offers six different game modes, including "Cookies vs. Claus" and "Cookies vs. Cookies".

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Audience ScoreBased on 242 reviews

humor9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is fun and entertaining, especially when played with friends.
It features unique characters and gameplay mechanics that add to the overall enjoyment.
The colorful graphics and festive theme make it a great seasonal game.

The game is plagued with bugs and lacks significant updates, leading to a frustrating experience.
There is a very low player base, making online play nearly impossible without friends.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and unbalanced, particularly with certain characters being overpowered.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its beauty and depth, with reviewers highlighting its vibrant and fresh approach to storytelling that makes a significant statement about humanity. However, some users noted a lack of story in certain aspects of the game, particularly in missions and battles, suggesting a mixed experience overall.
- “This is seriously the most beautiful, well put together story ever.”
- “It stays vibrant, fresh, and revolutionizes the art of storytelling and filmmaking while making a damn statement on what it means to be human.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☐ no story”
- “They are sometimes when you are doing mission or even in a bot battle the other cookies stop.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The music in the game is described as deeply emotional and immersive, with users noting its ability to evoke strong feelings, such as tears, while enhancing the overall experience. The soundtrack is characterized as cheery, festive, and fun, effectively complementing the game's visuals and themes.
- “The flavor, music, and everything can be heard, tasted, seen, and felt from a screen.”
- “The soundtrack is cheery, festive, and fun!”
- “The spinning bacon, rotating in one direction with this music... this made me tear up.”
- “You can really hear the breaths between the music artist, empathizing her love for this rotating bacon.”
- “The flavor, music and everything can be heard, tasted, seen and felt from a screen.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both funny and creatively engaging. Many reviews highlight the game's hilarious characters and overall fun tone, making it an enjoyable experience, especially when played with friends. However, some users note technical issues that can detract from the experience, such as sound problems and low player counts.
- “As for this one, I liked the hints of humor and the overall tone :) Thanks to the author for his creative approach.”
- “It's hilarious! I think that everyone who plays it will have a ton of fun.”
- “This game is so hilarious with the new characters, and a video got me to play this game.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users overwhelmingly describe the emotional aspect of the experience as profoundly impactful, with many expressing that it elicited tears and a deep connection to the narrative. The content is characterized as a transcendent emotional journey, though some lament that its accessibility is limited. Overall, it evokes a wide range of feelings, from sadness to joy, creating an emotional rollercoaster for viewers.
- “That part truly made me shed a tear.”
- “And especially at 6:34, that part was just so truly heart-touching; words cannot describe the series of emotions I felt.”
- “It is a tragedy that this, it can't be called a film, but a transcendent emotional experience, will be inaccessible for most.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and issues with AI, particularly when playing with bots. While some find the concept enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by instability and a lack of content, leading many to suggest that it feels unfinished and less polished than expected.
- “It's a giant buggy mess with barely any content, and don't even think about playing without friends because the bots have aimbot and terrible AI.”
- “All in all, this game isn't too bad, but I would rather spend my money on something else of higher quality and generally less buggy.”
- “Buggy menus and controls, though...”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and repetitive, with many users finding the mechanics unengaging and mind-numbing, leading to a lack of immersion. Overall, the consensus suggests that the gameplay fails to captivate players, resulting in a negative experience.
- “Repetitive gameplay and mind-numbing mechanics caused me to disassociate from everything around me.”
- “Not many people play, trash mechanics, super boring.”
- “Boring gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some users praise the vibrant and colorful design that enhances the overall experience, others criticize the quality as boring and subpar, particularly in multiplayer modes.
- “So much great graphic design, so much suspense, so much greatness in this one video.”
- “Nice colorful graphics.”
- “Colorful and cute graphics.”
- “Boring, bad graphics; the multiplayer was just like playing with bots.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The optimization of the game has been heavily criticized, with users describing it as "terrible" and "glitch-filled," indicating significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “What an absolutely terrible, unoptimized, glitch-filled, random game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”