Hunted: Kobayashi Tower
- June 29, 2021
- Iron Wolf Games
Get on Steam"Hunted: Kobayashi Tower" is a digital adaptation of a solo card game where you navigate a skyscraper to rescue your wife from terrorists. Manage the central row of cards, balancing when to hide and when to take risks, all while racing against the clock. Fight terrorists, collect items, and overcome obstacles as you make your way to the roof and rescue your wife. But be careful, too much noise will attract the terrorists, and they will attack.
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Reviews
- Enjoyable digital adaptation of the physical card game, providing a fun solo experience with strategic elements.
- Great for short play sessions, making it a perfect coffee-break game with satisfying gameplay mechanics.
- Runs well on Steam Deck, allowing players to immerse themselves in the action of rescuing a character from terrorists.
- Gamebreaking bugs from 2021 remain unresolved, indicating a lack of ongoing support from the developers.
- Limited updates since release, leading to concerns about the game's future and potential improvements.
- Some gameplay mechanics can be frustrating, such as losing time tokens during combat, which may deter players from engaging in battles.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay mechanics but express a desire for improvements, particularly regarding the loss of time tokens when shooting terrorists. There is also a strong interest in expanding the game with additional cards, scenarios, and unique mechanics not found in the original paper version.
“The gameplay mechanics are engaging and provide a unique experience.”
“The variety of strategies available keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
“Mechanically, I only wish I didn't lose time tokens every time I shoot terrorists.”
“I would love to see this expanded with more cards, scenarios, and mechanics that don't appear in the paper version.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players expressing love for both the music and art. However, some users feel that the addition of more tracks would enhance the experience, while others appreciate the option to mute the game and play their own music.
“Love the music and art.”
“Love the music and art.”
“A few more music tracks could help as well, but you can always mute the game and play your own tracks.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability on the Steam Deck, although it necessitates the use of mouse controls for optimal performance.
“Also runs great on Steam Deck, but it requires mouse controls.”
