Genokids

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Genokids is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by Nuke Fist and was released on October 2, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Genokids" is a hack-and-slash game where a music band uses their unique movesets to defeat an alien invasion, either solo or in 4-player co-op. Unlock powerful abilities and combine them to create your own playstyle. The story follows the Genokids band as they're interrupted during a concert and must save the day with music and teamwork. Support the game on Patreon and follow its development on Kickstarter, Twitter, and the official website.

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story16 positive mentions

The combat is fluid, deep, and expressive, allowing for a variety of combos and character switching that enhances gameplay.
The game has a charming art style and a fun, lighthearted story reminiscent of shonen anime, with great voice acting and a catchy soundtrack.
Despite being in Early Access, the game shows a lot of potential and has already provided a satisfying experience with its engaging mechanics and character designs.

Act 1 is relatively short, lasting around 3-4 hours, leaving players wanting more content and variety in future updates.
Some enemy attacks can feel awkward or untested, leading to frustrating moments during combat, especially with difficulty spikes in boss fights.
The game could benefit from more polish in terms of level design and enemy aggressiveness, as well as improvements to the cutscene quality and overall narrative depth.

story
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and reminiscent of campy shonen anime, while others describe it as predictable and lacking depth. Many appreciate the fun character interactions and references, though the quality of cutscenes varies. Overall, the narrative is seen as a lighthearted romp that complements the engaging gameplay, but some players express a desire for more substantial content as the game progresses.
- “The story is fun and really indulgent; I can tell the devs had a lot of fun writing the characters and plot, especially with the amount of references.”
- “The game’s story delivers campy shonen anime goodness at its best, and the character designs are stunning!”
- “Story is charming, reminiscent of a shonen manga, with a lighter tone than I was originally expecting.”
- “The story is pretty meh, like a C-tier anime; also, the cutscenes are pretty mixed in quality.”
- “- The voice acting and general plot seem like all of your basic shonen anime tropes rolled into a single experience.”
- “I think the story (the narrative, not the levels) is pretty empty, so it makes the otherwise good voice acting feel worse, but that probably only matters to me; I don't think it's what anyone's here for.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is widely praised for its smoothness, polish, and engaging combat mechanics, drawing strong comparisons to titles like Kingdom Hearts and Devil May Cry. Players enjoy the unique character-swapping mechanic and the combo-focused action, which adds depth and variety to combat. While some aspects may feel rough due to the game's early access status, the overall experience is described as fun, energetic, and addictive, with a charming aesthetic and enjoyable character interactions.
- “The gameplay is so smooth and polished, considering the fact that it’s made by two people.”
- “A literal perfect blend of Devil May Cry and Kingdom Hearts, combat is snappy and responsive, all of the moves are fun, the tag-out mechanic is great, the characters' voice work is great, definitely worth the $20!”
- “Gameplay is fast, energetic, and fun, and the band member-swapping mechanic truly shines as the star of the combo system.”
- “Instead, the gameplay tends towards dodging and movement, which isn't a big deal but you can tell certain enemies were designed around the perfect blocking mechanic.”
- “While the low budget is apparent and the experience is very focused on one particular type of gameplay -- that is, combo-focused action combat -- it does an excellent job of delivering on that front.”
- “It's one thing to make a game that mechanically feels like a PS2 game, but it's another to capture the entire vibe of one as well.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, expressive art style that blends cartoonish visuals reminiscent of PS2 games with modern flair, drawing comparisons to titles like "The World Ends With You" and "Soul Eater." While some 3D elements may appear unpolished, the overall aesthetic is well-received, with smooth performance and a vibrant character design that enhances the gameplay experience. The combination of a captivating soundtrack and engaging visuals contributes to the game's unique personality and appeal.
- “The art style is very expressive and there's a lot of personality from the characters, voice lines, and even the world design itself.”
- “Visually it is a treat to me as well, it has a cartoon style visuals similar to what you would see on a PS2 game but others see visual similarities to the style of TWEWY & Soul Eater as well.”
- “The game is charmingly low budget during the cutscenes, but the character visuals are all well rendered and there's more passion than you can shake a stick at, literally oozing out of every pore.”
- “I've seen too many AA/AAA games get that wrong, even if those graphics exist in those games' files.”
- “Visually it is a treat to me as well, it has a cartoon style similar to what you would see on a PS2 game, but others see visual similarities to the style of 'The World Ends With You' and 'Soul Eater' as well.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many reviewers praising the soundtrack as "fantastic," "banging," and "absolute fire." Players appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's charm and personality, and some have expressed a desire to purchase the soundtrack on vinyl. Overall, the combination of engaging music and appealing art style significantly elevates the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is fantastic as well, really getting you into the mood.”
- “The OST is absolute fire; been listening to the tracks from the demo for months now, and now I've got another dozen or so songs to add into the mix!”
- “Pure kino; really smooth gameplay, super smooth optimization, cool music, unique art style, and a story so unapologetically chuuni that it gives it a refreshing charm.”
- “The mechanics, the music, the characters.”
- “Music was a positive surprise.”
- “I would buy the OST on vinyl!”
optimization
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The game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance and responsiveness across various platforms, including the Steam Deck. The visuals, reminiscent of PS2-era cartoon styles, complement the gameplay, which is described as clean and engaging. Overall, players appreciate the seamless experience and consistent frame rates, enhancing the enjoyment of the game.
- “Performance: runs buttery smooth and feels super responsive.”
- “The game is amazing, the combat is clean, the cutscenes are pretty funny and the optimization is great!”
- “Pure kino; really smooth gameplay, super smooth optimization (I've never had a game run at exact max fps the entire time I'm playing), cool music, unique art style, and a story so unapologetically chuuni that it gives it a refreshing charm.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the appealing visuals, the game struggles with performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The game runs poorly on lower-end systems, making it difficult to enjoy the otherwise engaging gameplay.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by engaging dialogue and effective voice acting, contributing to a light-hearted tone despite the presence of adult humor. While some players appreciate the comedic elements, there are suggestions to tone down explicit content, as it may not align with the game's overall rating. Overall, the humor is well-received, enhancing the fun and entertaining experience of the game.
- “Dialogue is funny and the voice acting had me very engaged.”
- “The game is amazing, the combat is clean, the cutscenes are pretty funny and the optimization is great!”
- “It's fun, funny, and surprisingly light-hearted as far as alien invasions go.”
replayability
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While some users highlight excellent replay value, others note that the game can be completed in about three hours, suggesting limited replayability compared to other titles.
- “Excellent replay value.”
- “I beat all of the available chapters in only about 3 hours, so it's not the most replayable experience out there at the moment.”
character development
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The character development is highlighted through vibrant motion comic cut scenes that showcase the stunning, color-coded designs of the main cast. The game embraces a campy shonen anime style, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “Cut scenes play out in a motion comic style which really highlights the lovely character designs; the entire main cast is a vibrant array of color-coded delights.”
- “The game’s story delivers campy shonen anime goodness at its best, and the character designs are stunning!”
stability
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Users report that the game runs smoothly with no stability issues, highlighting its impressive performance and seamless gameplay experience. The combination of engaging art style and combat mechanics further enhances its overall stability.
- “I've been following this game for a while, and it's really impressive. The art style is fantastic, and it runs smoothly with no issues I've encountered so far. The combat has a 'Kingdom Hearts x DMC' vibe right from the start.”