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Genokids

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99%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
99% User Score Based on 188 reviews

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

Official webpage: https://genokids.com/ Genokids is a game about MOTIVATION, a fast-paced co-op hack&slash where a band of musicians of the same name repel an alien invasion! Inspired by games...

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 188 reviews
story17 positive mentions
  • Fluid and stylish combat blending mechanics from Kingdom Hearts and Devil May Cry with intuitive character swapping that enables complex and satisfying combos.
  • Unique comic panel art style with vibrant, memorable characters and an excellent soundtrack that enhances the game's energetic atmosphere.
  • Despite being an Early Access with limited content, the game delivers a compelling experience with polished gameplay, challenging bosses, and strong potential for future content.
  • Currently limited content with only the first act available leading to a short playtime and lack of replayability until future acts release.
  • Some aspects feel unpolished, including inconsistent cutscene quality, occasional camera issues, and a few clunky or awkward combat or movement mechanics.
  • Enemy design can be uneven with some attacks feeling unfair or difficult to read, and certain enemies being less aggressive while others cause difficulty spikes.

  • story

    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The story is generally lighthearted, fun, and heavily inspired by shonen anime tropes, offering a campy, enjoyable experience with charming characters and playful references. While some find it predictable or somewhat simple, many appreciate its engaging start and the enthusiasm behind its writing, though it is noted that the narrative feels incomplete in early access. Overall, the story complements the fast-paced gameplay and unique style, making it a refreshing and entertaining ride.

    • “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.”
    • “Early access currently only has the first act of the game, but in this act alone I've already got hooked into the story.”
    • “The game’s story delivers campy shonen anime goodness at its best, and the character designs are stunning!”
    • “The story is pretty meh, like a C-tier anime; also, the cutscenes are mixed in quality.”
    • “The voice acting and general plot feel like all your basic shonen anime tropes rolled into a single experience.”
    • “I think the story (the narrative, not the levels) is pretty empty, which makes the otherwise good voice acting feel worse.”

  • gameplay

    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    65% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The gameplay is widely praised for being fun, smooth, and polished, with a unique character-swapping combat system reminiscent of Devil May Cry and Kingdom Hearts. It offers fast-paced, combo-focused action with engaging mechanics, deep customization, and strong technical performance, despite some early access roughness. Players appreciate the energetic combat, varied playstyles, and additional challenges, making it highly addictive and enjoyable.

    • “The core combat loop is incredible—it definitely has that 'it' factor.”
    • “Combat is incredibly unique, allowing for simultaneous play of up to 4 characters similar to how you swap styles in DMC4/5, with depth and simplicity that adds full utility of the whole cast at all times.”
    • “Extremely nicely done game, super snappy gameplay with zero frame drops the entire way, tons of possible combo follow-ups, amusing story and unique style, with small amusements like little carts, secret challenges, outfits to unlock, new moves and even an alternate weapon.”
    • “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.”
    • “A bit rough around the edges being in early access and all, but god I love the soundtrack, art style and gameplay; definitely pick up if you're a fan of Devil May Cry and/or Kingdom Hearts.”

  • graphics

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The game features a distinctive and expressive art style praised for its memorable, cartoon-like visuals and strong character designs, drawing comparisons to titles like Kingdom Hearts, Devil May Cry, and TWEWY. While character models and overall aesthetics are well-received and charming, some 3D elements and cutscenes feel unpolished or placeholder, reflecting its early access status. Performance is smooth across platforms, complementing the stylish and engaging graphics that contribute significantly to the game's personality.

    • “Genokids is an incredibly fun character action game, with an art style that helps it stand out from others, featuring fun and memorable designs.”
    • “Visually it is a treat, with cartoon-style visuals reminiscent of PS2 games and similarities to the style of TWEWY and Soul Eater; it runs smoothly even on the Steam Deck, which is important for gameplay.”
    • “The art style is very expressive and full of personality from the characters, voice lines, and world design.”
    • “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.”
    • “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, even on the Steam Deck I've been playing on I've got smooth performance which is important for a game like this to me.”
    • “Graphics: decent”

  • music

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    52% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The music and soundtrack receive widespread praise for their quality, atmosphere, and ability to immerse players, with many describing it as fantastic, "absolute fire," and a standout feature of the game. Fans appreciate the memorable, mood-setting compositions, often highlighting the chill menu tunes and high-energy combat tracks. Despite some criticisms of other aspects, the music consistently stands out as a strong positive element.

    • “The OST is absolute fire; I've been listening to the tracks from the demo for months now, and have another dozen or so songs to add to the mix!”
    • “Oh, and the soundtrack absolutely slaps.”
    • “The music is fantastic as well, really getting you into the mood.”
    • “Horrible music, cringeworthy voice acting, ugly bland levels with boring design, janky combat, awkward movement.”
    • “From story, to the soundtrack, and even down to the controls.”
    • “Music was a positive surprise.”

  • optimization

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features excellent optimization, delivering smooth, responsive performance across platforms, including the Steam Deck. It runs consistently at high frame rates, ensuring fluid gameplay and controls. Overall, players praise the seamless performance that complements its unique art style and engaging combat.

    • “Performance: runs buttery smooth and feels super responsive.”
    • “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 artstyle, and a story so unapologetically chuuni that it gives it a refreshing charm.”
    • “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. Even on the Steam Deck I've been playing on I've got smooth performance which is important for a game like this to me.”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is engaging and lighthearted, featuring funny dialogue and voice acting that enhance the experience. While the adult humor adds some laughs, it could be toned down to better match the game's overall rating. Overall, the game balances humor well with its fun and surprising tone.

    • “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

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers excellent replay value despite a relatively short initial playtime of around 3 hours, though it may not be the most replayable experience compared to other early access titles.

    • “Excellent replay value.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is highlighted through vibrant, motion comic-style cut scenes that showcase stunning, color-coded character designs. The game delivers engaging, campy shonen anime-style storytelling that enhances the appeal of the main cast.

    • “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

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its smooth and stable performance with no reported issues, delivering a seamless experience that complements its dynamic combat style.

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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
2-3h Spent by most gamers
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Genokids is a hack and slash game with fantasy, comedy and anime themes. Common tags for Genokids include indie, aliens, surreal, third person, character action game and others.

Genokids is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Genokids.

Genokids was released on October 2, 2025.

Genokids was developed by Nuke Fist.

Genokids has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Genokids for its story.

Genokids is a single player game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Assault Spy, Homura Hime, REAL WEB LEGENDS: Carter's Quest, Windblown, Hi-Fi RUSH and others.