DOKA 2 KISHKI EDITION
- November 5, 2018
- Agafonoff
Get on SteamDOKA 2 KISHKI EDITION is a zombie game that allows you to play as either a human or a zombie, killing opponents in creative ways with various weapons. You can also invent your own areas and trade with other players. The game features a special weapon for pulling out guts within 10 minutes.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is very cheap, making it accessible for players looking for a low-cost experience.
- It offers unique gameplay mechanics, such as playing as both zombies and humans, which adds variety.
- The game has a humorous and satirical element, appealing to those who appreciate its meme origins.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and performance issues, making it feel unpolished and frustrating to play.
- Many players report that the gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a short and unsatisfying experience.
- The game is primarily in Russian, which can be a barrier for non-Russian speakers, complicating gameplay and navigation.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the reviewed games varies significantly, with some titles praised for their engaging mechanics, realistic graphics, and dynamic experiences, while others suffer from limited modes, poor documentation, and technical issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, others express frustration with lackluster execution and bugs that hinder immersion. Overall, the quality of gameplay appears to be a mixed bag, with notable highs and lows across different titles.
“The game, unlike most others today, has managed to deliver on its gameplay promises.”
“Realistic models and textures, beautiful animation that was created by professional motion capture actors and 3D modelers ... the developers understood the full burden of their responsibility to the fans and did not disappoint, putting their whole soul into graphics and gameplay.”
“Good music, graphics, gameplay, iconic and memorable characters, this game has it all.”
“The game is not in English, the character moves left even with no input and the gameplay just sucks.”
“There's not much gameplay going on.”
“The blood spatters are just 2D PNG images that look like flying papers, the zombies can just walk in when you're buying things, zombies' heads may pop off, but the hitboxes are still there, lacking any sort of solid gameplay continuity.”
- humor9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss; while some players find the gameplay and emojis amusing, others criticize the overall quality and question the sincerity of its comedic elements. Some reviews highlight the potential for humor in a zombie FPS context, but others feel that the game falls short, labeling it as unoriginal and not genuinely funny. Overall, the reception of the game's humor is mixed, with a divide between those who appreciate its lightheartedness and those who see it as a failed attempt at comedy.
“Emojis look funny, might as well pick it up and earn some easy Steam XP and cards.”
“Pretty funny and fun zombie FPS game XD.”
“Funny gameplay.”
“It's not funny, clever, or cool.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
“I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Doka 2" are highly praised for their realistic models, textures, and impressive animations, showcasing the developers' dedication to quality. However, players note a lack of customization options and resolution settings, which limits their ability to improve performance, especially during intense gameplay moments. Overall, while the visuals are commendable, optimization issues can lead to performance slowdowns.
“Higher 3D rendering utilization than Cyberpunk 2077 on ultra graphic settings with ray tracing.”
“The graphic component in Doka 2 is beyond praise.”
“Realistic models and textures, beautiful animation that was created by professional motion capture actors and 3D modelers... the developers understood the full burden of their responsibility to the fans and did not disappoint, putting their whole soul into graphics and gameplay.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“Even on the lowest graphical setting, the game sometimes suffers from slowdown when there are a lot of zombies splattering blood (and I'm playing on a laptop only a few months old).”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as cheerful and engaging, enhancing the overall gameplay experience, particularly in evening sessions. Notably, Trent Reznor and Mick Gordon collaborated on the soundtrack, which has been well-received for its quality and fit with the game's concept. However, some users noted a lack of information regarding the official soundtrack.
“The music in the game is quite cheerful and forces the player to concentrate only on pulling out the guts for the sake of dock trades.”
“Trent Reznor, in collaboration with Mick Gordon, is responsible for the musical component.”
“Both musicians were delighted with the concept of Doka 2 and joined forces in creating the best music for the best game.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is simplistic, loosely inspired by recent events in Crimea, specifically in the city of Kerch. While the gameplay offers a variety of enemies and quests, the narrative fails to engage players, leading to a lack of interest in the overall experience. Additional DLC provides a minimal story mode alongside new weaponry, but it does little to enhance the core narrative.
“For DLC content, there's a little bit of story mode with additional weaponry.”
“The story is quite simple, though it refers to a recent tragedy in Crimea in a city called Kerch.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“Well, it's up to you totally; I just brought you the basic story.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's performance is significantly lacking, suggesting that it requires substantial optimization despite acceptable graphics for its genre. Many feel that the current performance issues detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics are okay for this type of game, but the performance is significantly affected, likely due to a lack of optimization.”
“Regardless of the game's origin, the performance needs substantial improvement.”
“Graphics are okay for that kind of game, but performance is significantly affected, probably because the game is not optimized.”
“The game runs poorly on my system, and it feels like the developers didn't prioritize optimization at all.”
“I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, which makes the gameplay frustrating; clearly, optimization was overlooked.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while achievement unlocks necessitate some grinding, it is manageable; however, the overall experience can become tedious due to the significant effort required to earn enough in-game currency.
“This turns the game into a long and tedious grind to earn enough rubles.”
“Achievement unlocks require a small amount of grinding, but it is doable.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally better than that of Cyberpunk 2077, though some users report specific glitches, such as the language function malfunctioning and causing the menu to remain in Russian.
“The language function only works on the menu once and then glitches out, leaving the menu perpetually in Russian.”
“Less buggy than Cyberpunk 2077.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has been criticized for being exploitative, with users labeling the game as a cash grab that lacks proper credit to the original artists and developers, raising concerns about plagiarism and ethical practices.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“The in-game purchases are overwhelming and disrupt the overall gameplay, turning what could be a fun experience into a constant sales pitch.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that "Doka 2" may not offer significant replayability, indicating that players might be paying more for the creator's vision rather than a game that encourages multiple playthroughs.
