KallaX
- September 18, 2023
- Unexpected
Get on Steam"Kallax is a simulation game where 2-6 players cooperate to build furniture in a spaceship, with the twist that only one player can read the instructions at a time. Miscommunication, mistakes, and laughs are inevitable as you work together to complete orders and become the fastest furniture builders in surprising environments. Experience over 60 levels and 25 pieces of furniture, with the option to throw unbearable friends out the window into the infinity of space."
Mac OS
PC
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- Kallax is a chaotic and fun multiplayer game that encourages teamwork and communication, making it a great experience to play with friends.
- The game features a variety of levels and blueprints that keep players engaged and challenged, with a cute aesthetic and unlockable customization options.
- It's a hilarious game that can lead to memorable moments and laughter, often resulting in friendly competition and bonding over shared frustrations.
- The controls are imprecise and frustrating, with players unable to drop items without throwing them, leading to unnecessary chaos and confusion.
- Many players find the game overly difficult, especially in later levels, where complex blueprints and time limits can lead to repeated failures and frustration.
- The tutorial and instructions are lacking, making it hard for players to understand mechanics and objectives, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features satisfying furniture building mechanics, but the core mechanics of grabbing friends, spinning, and placing items are largely underwhelming and poorly explained, leading to frustration and a trial-and-error experience. While the game has potential for fun, it struggles with clarity and engagement in its primary gameplay loop.
“I also feel like the furniture building mechanics are very satisfying.”
“Poorly explained mechanics result in a lot of frustration and trial/error.”
“You probably already know some games like Kallax; those cute, charming little games with a core gameplay loop primarily built around getting players to yell at each other.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, providing a hilarious experience that leaves players in stitches, even in smaller groups. Many users highlight the chaotic and fun interactions that lead to uncontrollable laughter, making it an excellent choice for playing with friends.
“We only played with 3 people and it was still hectic enough to leave us crying, wheezing, yelling, and getting an ab workout from laughing.”
“An amazing game, so funny!”
“Funny game to play with friends.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for lacking support for cross-play across different regions, limiting player interaction and creativity. Instead, it focuses heavily on mechanical optimization, which detracts from the social experience.
“However, this is not optimized for cross-play across different regions or countries.”
“There is no room for creativity and social interaction, only for machine-like optimization.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly noting the difficulty in achieving a three-star rating. This repetitive effort can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Grindy (it's super hard to get 3 stars!)”
“Grindy (it's super hard to get 3 stars!)”
“Grindy (it's super hard to get 3 stars!)”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing concept and aesthetic, but the overall experience is marred by control issues that detract from gameplay.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized for feeling buggy, indicating that players have experienced frequent issues and glitches.
“It just felt buggy.”
“It just felt buggy.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its high energy and engaging quality, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere and experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing gameplay and immersion.
“The soundtrack is absolutely fire!”
“The music in this game is incredible and really enhances the experience.”
“I can't get enough of the amazing soundtrack!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a blend of mischievous cuteness that provides a lighthearted contrast to moments of frustration, helping to alleviate tension during gameplay.
“The atmosphere is filled with a mildly mischievous cuteness that helps balance the tension, making the experience both thrilling and charming.”
“You might experience some serious blood pressure spikes, but I found the whole atmosphere of mildly mischievous cuteness helped bring me back down from intermittent rages at the lack of a drop button.”
