Hammer Kid

About

The terrible "Szymon Spitfire" sends his armada of monsters to the small village of "Vivid Island". Of all things, a little boy, armed only with a hammer, is the only one brave enough to stand up to the evil. Use the power of your hammer as you travel to four mystical lands. In 40 huge levels you will encounter dozens of enemies and dangerous bosses. Collect precious green and red jewels, explore …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Great pixel art and enjoyable soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
The hammer mechanics are interesting and add a unique twist to the platforming gameplay.
As a free game, it offers decent content and can be fun for casual play.

Controls can be unresponsive and frustrating, particularly with wall jumping mechanics.
Level design can lead to cheap deaths and lacks checkpoints, making progress feel punishing.
The abundance of collectibles feels unnecessary and lacks clear purpose within the game.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as excellent and catchy, others find it overly loud and wish for better volume control options. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though not everyone feels it enhances their experience.
- “The music is way too good, just about every song slaps!”
- “This game starts out great - nice pixel art, decent soundtrack, enjoyable run, jump, and attack platformer...cool.”
- “Edit: I stand corrected that you can turn off the music and sound effects in the title screen, that's on me for not noticing that.”
- “I also wish there was an option to either turn off the music or at least turn it down because it is very loud a lot of the time.”
- “Edit: I stand corrected that you can turn off the music and sound effects in the title screen. That's on me for not noticing that, though I swear I searched around and couldn't find the option; I may have not looked in the right spots.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it uninteresting and controls unresponsive, leading to frustration. However, others appreciate the game's art style, character design, and unique hammer mechanics, noting that despite some issues, it offers a decent amount of content for a free game. Overall, while there are significant control and gameplay concerns, the game still has redeeming qualities that may appeal to some players.
- “Still, for a free game it is pretty good - it is a full-sized game (haven't beaten it yet but it seems like there's 3-4 hours of content here, more if you're going for a 100%), the gameplay is mostly pretty polished and the pixel art is nice.”
- “The game is good, the art style is very good, the character is cool, the music is average, the levels are good, the hammer mechanics are interesting but not working 100% as I would like. Still, I would recommend it because it's a free game and a good one with achievements.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a decent amount of content for a free game, making it worth the time invested.”
- “Controls are bad, gameplay is uninteresting... I gave up after about 15 minutes because it just wasn't worth it.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and the pacing is off, which detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only minor texture glitches reported, which many users find acceptable given the quality of the pixel art.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, which detracts from the overall experience, despite its competent gameplay. This lack of narrative depth has led some players to seek out other titles, such as Tiny Thor, for a more engaging story.
- “This game was the basis for Tiny Thor and makes me want to buy it. However, if there is one critique I have for this competent and free game, it would be the lack of storytelling.”
- “The story feels disjointed and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
- “I found the narrative to be shallow and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that while the game offers enjoyable elements like art style and character design, achieving all the achievements may require significant grinding, which could detract from the overall experience. Some users express a desire to complete the game without excessive grinding, indicating a mixed sentiment towards this aspect.
- “The game is good, the art style is very good, the character is cool, but it seems like you need to grind to get all the achievements.”
- “I would recommend it because it's a free game and a good one, but I'm concerned about the amount of grinding required to unlock everything.”
- “While the game has interesting mechanics, the need to grind for achievements can be frustrating.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's graphics are praised for their appealing art style and cool character design, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players have noted issues with controls and mechanics that detract from the gameplay, despite the game's free-to-play nature and achievement system.
- “The game has a very good art style, and the character design is cool.”
- “The graphics are impressive and enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “The levels are visually appealing and contribute to the immersive atmosphere.”