Kalzoon

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Kalzoon is a single player action game. It was developed by 8BITLAB and was released on November 22, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Kalzoon is a 2D shooter where you are the most powerful creature from the planet Krim. Your planet was captured by people and exterminated all your relatives kalzun to the last, except for you. Use your skill and shooting skills to defeat them, gather all your strength, find the prototype of a powerful weapon hidden by the scientists of your world and expel the invaders from your planet once an…

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Action

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Single-Player

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

Kalzoon features stunning graphics and addictive gameplay that appeals to gaming enthusiasts.
The game offers challenging gameplay with interesting mechanics, allowing players to utilize superpowers against invaders.
It evokes nostalgia with its retro-style pixel graphics and gameplay reminiscent of classic console games.

The game lacks a coherent story and fails to provide explanations for collectibles or objectives.
Gameplay can feel random and frustrating, with enemies spawning unexpectedly and objectives appearing in challenging locations.
The music is inconsistent and lacks a common theme, detracting from the overall experience.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is initially appealing as showcased in the trailer, but players find it to be inconsistent and chaotic during gameplay, with some describing it as a random assortment that feels out of place. While the soundtrack may evoke nostalgia, it often detracts from the overall experience due to its lack of cohesion.
- “Great gameplay, awesome levels and retro atmosphere reminiscent of childhood, and the music is just perfect.”
- “The music that you hear in the trailer is pretty nice, but when you actually play, you'll find that the music is very random and all over the place. One time I played, the game played strange piano music!”
- “Most likely bought in a bulk random assortment soundtrack bundle from a digital store like Humble, or something.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Kalzoon is praised for its captivating and addictive nature, featuring challenging levels that evoke a nostalgic retro atmosphere. Players appreciate the stunning graphics and perfect music, which enhance the overall experience while maintaining a consistent pixel art style.
- “Kalzoon is a captivating game with stunning graphics and addictive gameplay.”
- “Pretty challenging gameplay, but interesting in its idea of a game.”
- “Great gameplay, awesome levels, and a retro atmosphere reminiscent of childhood, and the music is just perfect.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive, with the same pixel graphics and simplistic mechanics.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the levels.”
- “There is a lack of variety in gameplay, leading to a monotonous experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story to engage with.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely lacking.”
- “I found the story to be non-existent.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Kalzoon are praised for their stunning quality, enhancing the game's captivating experience, while Hellionkin's visuals contribute to its excitement. However, some users note that the pixel graphics and stylistic choices are consistent across both games, leading to a sense of familiarity in gameplay.
- “Kalzoon is a captivating game with stunning graphics and addictive gameplay.”
- “Hellionkin's graphics add to the excitement!”
- “Same pixel graphics, same stylistic and simplistic gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its nostalgic retro feel, evoking childhood memories, complemented by great gameplay and perfectly fitting music.
- “Great gameplay, awesome levels, and a retro atmosphere reminiscent of childhood, with music that is just perfect.”