Kamikaze Cube

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Kamikaze Cube is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Nikita "Ghost_RUS" and was released on September 15, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Once a cube named Kamikaze decided to discover a dungeon but when he entered the den he realised that it wasn't a dungeon at all - it the HOUSE OF DETENTION. Our hero, Kamikaze is a seasoned one but even for him these hell-like traps turned out to be a great challenge. Find the exit from this dungeon.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Kamikaze Cube offers a challenging and rewarding platforming experience that emphasizes precision and mastery.
The minimalist design and clean aesthetic keep players focused on gameplay mechanics rather than distractions.
The trial-and-error gameplay encourages players to learn from their mistakes, fostering a strong sense of accomplishment.

The game is criticized for its extreme difficulty, with many players finding it frustrating and nearly impossible to progress.
Controls and collision detection are often described as poor, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
The lack of a detailed narrative and repetitive gameplay may not appeal to casual players or those seeking a richer gaming experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Kamikaze Cube offers a minimalist 2D platforming experience that emphasizes precision, timing, and skill mastery through challenging gameplay. The clean aesthetic minimizes distractions, allowing players to focus on mechanics rather than narrative, which enhances the trial-and-error loop and fosters a rewarding sense of accomplishment for those willing to invest time in mastering its levels. While its minimalist design may not appeal to all, it effectively caters to players who prioritize challenging mechanics over plot.
- “Kamikaze Cube, developed by Nikita 'ghost_rus' and published by ghost_rus games, is a minimalist 2D platformer that places a strong emphasis on precision, timing, and challenging gameplay.”
- “Its challenging levels, coupled with the need for precise control and timing, offer a rewarding experience for players willing to invest the effort to master the mechanics.”
- “The gameplay in Kamikaze Cube is centered on mastery and repetition.”
- “The minimalist approach to both visuals and gameplay may not appeal to everyone, but it creates a focused and deliberate experience for its intended audience.”
- “Its minimalist graphics and sound design allow players to concentrate fully on navigating deadly obstacles, while the trial-and-error gameplay loop fosters a strong sense of accomplishment.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a minimalist aesthetic that emphasizes gameplay mechanics over complex visuals, creating a focused experience that appeals to precision-oriented players. While some appreciate the clean and playful art style, others criticize it as lacking depth and quality, with one reviewer labeling the pixel art as poorly executed and "bad." Overall, the graphics may not satisfy those seeking elaborate visuals, but they effectively support the game's challenging platforming elements.
- “This clean aesthetic ensures that players’ attention remains on the mechanics rather than on complex visuals, reinforcing the precision-focused nature of the gameplay.”
- “Despite its simplicity, the art style contributes to the game’s distinct tone, balancing challenge with a somewhat playful presentation.”
- “Its minimalist graphics and sound design allow players to concentrate fully on navigating deadly obstacles, while the trial-and-error gameplay loop fosters a strong sense of accomplishment.”
- “I would say that the developer was lazy by choosing a pixel art theme, but the developer was so lazy and incompetent they didn't even get a working 8-bit look going on, so the graphic style can simply be described as 'bad'.”
- “Awful graphics.”
- “Graphically, you're yeah, the cube in the title.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some appreciate the subtle soundtrack that enhances the tension and complements the minimalist visuals, many players find the music annoying and repetitive, particularly criticizing the abrupt stops and restarts upon dying. This frustration is exacerbated by the frequent respawns, leading to a negative overall experience for those sensitive to the audio design.
- “The audio design complements the visual minimalism, with a subtle soundtrack and sound effects that heighten tension without overwhelming the player, reinforcing the high-stakes feel of each jump and maneuver.”
- “The music is terribly annoying, and the worst thing is that it's a MIDI loop that every time you die starts from the beginning.”
- “When you die, the music stops abruptly, and it's annoying.”
- “First, the annoying music blasts you into oblivion!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered around a lone cube navigating a deadly dungeon, is minimal but effectively supports the skill-based gameplay. While this focus on mechanics appeals to players who prioritize challenge, those looking for a rich narrative or character development may find the experience repetitive and lacking in depth.
- “The absence of a detailed narrative allows the game to concentrate fully on skill-based gameplay, appealing to those who prioritize mechanics and challenge over plot or character development.”
- “However, casual players or those seeking a story-driven adventure may find the game repetitive or lacking in depth.”
- “The story of a lone cube confronting a deadly dungeon may be sparse, but it serves as an effective framework for the player’s challenges.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game prioritizes skill-based gameplay over detailed narrative, which may appeal to players who value mechanics and challenge more than character development. As a result, character development is minimal and not a focal point of the experience.
- “The absence of a detailed narrative allows the game to concentrate fully on skill-based gameplay, appealing to those who prioritize mechanics and challenge over plot or character development.”