Kamikaze Lassplanes

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Kamikaze Lassplanes is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Inky Dreams and was released on August 30, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Kamikaze Lassplanes is a brand new mix of Visual Novel and SHMUP with crucial story-branching decisions that lead to different gameplay and story outcomes, both for war, romance, and the protagonists’ fate. Meet and fall for Alba Trossé and Hannah Brandenburg - charismatic Lassplanes who transform into deadly war planes you pilot. Face the Imperial fleet together in challenging arcade shoot-'em-u…

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story14 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful art style and well-designed characters, enhancing the visual experience.
The combination of visual novel storytelling and shoot 'em up gameplay creates a unique and engaging experience, with a compelling narrative and character development.
The shoot 'em up segments are fun and challenging, with a variety of power-ups and mechanics that keep the gameplay interesting.

The visual novel sections are excessively long and often unskippable, leading to frustration for players eager to engage in the gameplay.
The writing can be inconsistent, with grammar issues and moments where character development feels shallow or repetitive.
The game lacks quality-of-life features such as a flowchart for choices, making it difficult to navigate multiple endings and replay the story.

story
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
73%
5%
The story of the game is a blend of visual novel and shoot-'em-up elements, set in a steampunk wartime kingdom, featuring a skilled pilot and anthropomorphized war machines known as lassplanes. While the narrative is praised for its emotional depth and character development, some players feel it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of world-building, with the campaign mode leaning heavily towards visual novel storytelling. Overall, the story is engaging and heartfelt, though it leaves some players wanting more in terms of resolution and exploration of its themes.
- “The story was very heartfelt and made me want to try the other endings.”
- “Set in a steampunk-tinged wartime kingdom teetering on collapse, the story follows a skilled pilot who becomes bonded to one of two living war machines—females known as lassplanes.”
- “The story, as expected, given the premise, tackles the topics of war and the stakes of it - and with all its twists and turns, manages to sell the world very convincingly, weaving details about it here and there, for the player to piece together on their own, instead of bombarding with exposition dumps.”
- “However, I will admit that the campaign mode, which focuses more on story, has not really captured my heart at all.”
- “The game ends in what feels like the middle of the story, like 3-4 chapters are just missing.”
- “Extremely linear story with very few choices to make.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The gameplay is a mixed experience, blending side-scrolling shooter mechanics with visual novel elements, which some players find engaging while others feel it lacks depth and becomes repetitive. While the shoot-'em-up segments are praised for their fun and challenge, the heavy reliance on narrative and unskippable tutorials can frustrate players seeking action. Overall, the game offers interesting mechanics and a layered experience, but it may not fully satisfy those looking for a purely action-driven gameplay experience.
- “Overall, this is quite a good indie effort with fun gameplay, interesting characters, and a good amount of playtime (took me about 10 hours to reach my first ending, and there are eight endings in total).”
- “It’s an unapologetically ambitious game that attempts to merge the emotional stakes of a branching character-driven narrative with the kinetic thrill of classic shmup gameplay.”
- “The gameplay shifted a lot of times, presenting a new challenge, and it all felt very bound to the story - each new mechanic was also a puzzle piece for a narrative surrounding it.”
- “I spent twenty minutes hammering the A button, desperate to reach the gameplay, but the insufferable characters never stopped their endless, pointless yapping.”
- “The so-called arcade mode was just an empty, directionless mode with zero tutorials or explanation of the mechanics that appears to be incomplete unless you finish unskippable portions of the main game.”
- “The hitbox is too big, no bomb mechanic, upgrades are lost between missions (in the story mode could be okay, but there is no excuse for arcade mode), I feel like the screen is too small to move in, especially when there are many enemies that explode and indestructible objects flying by.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style, vibrant colors, and beautifully crafted scenes, including both hand-drawn anime artwork and cel-shaded 3D models. Players appreciate the emotional depth conveyed through the visuals, which enhance the storytelling experience. However, some users express frustration with performance issues, such as long load times, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the graphics.
- “The graphics in this game are stunning, with vibrant, fantasy-like colors that draw you in. Each scene is beautifully crafted; I especially love the landscapes in the background.”
- “Cute hand-drawn anime artwork, stunning stills/animations, and two girls to romance with.”
- “Good, retro-inspired game with modern beautiful graphics and art style.”
- “The game isn’t shy about wearing its inspirations on its sleeve; it revels in melodrama, passion, and stylized aesthetics.”
- “Enemy designs being very nice made my skill check very enjoyable to watch, though mixed with eye candy landscapes in the distance, created a very consistent art style to look at.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a heartfelt narrative that intertwines emotional character arcs with dynamic gameplay, creating a bold experience that resonates deeply when it succeeds. While the writing and emotional depth can be inconsistent, the well-developed characters and striking visuals enhance the overall emotional impact, particularly during intense aerial combat. However, some players found certain aspects shallow, leading to a desire to rush through dialogue rather than fully engage with the story.
- “The story was very heartfelt and made me want to try the other endings.”
- “These sentient aircraft are not only crucial weapons of war, but also deeply emotional and complex characters, each with their own personalities, traumas, and arcs.”
- “Voice acting, although limited in scope, is well-performed, adding depth to the characters and emotional resonance to critical scenes.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is generally regarded as solid and enjoyable, with a mix of orchestral and electronic tracks that enhance both narrative and action sequences. While some players find it to be a standout feature that contributes to the game's charm, others consider it forgettable and reminiscent of other titles and anime. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's aesthetic but may not leave a lasting impression for everyone.
- “Explosions are satisfying, and the music—ranging from orchestral swells to pulse-pounding electronic tracks—shifts fluidly between narrative and action moments.”
- “The backgrounds are also pretty nice to look at and the music fits well too.”
- “The VN story, the shoot 'em up sections are cool, the art is nice, the OST tracks are enjoyable; none of these elements are groundbreaking on their own, but being put together like this, they elevate this little game to a hidden gem in my opinion.”
- “Music is forgettable.”
- “It reminds me of games like Dead End Re;Quest (same tone, but less disturbing) or animes like Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet (background development).”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, particularly for the plane waifus, whose writing and growth align well with their backgrounds and the story's progression. While the visual and auditory elements, such as character design and voice acting, are praised for their appeal, some characters lack significant development, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The plane waifus have some of the strongest writing in the game, as well as character development that fits their backgrounds and what happens during the story.”
- “This is my first time trying a visual novel game, and I'm really impressed with the character design, voice acting, and story.”
- “It's very fun and engaging; the character designs are so cute!”
- “He doesn't have character development.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game offers strong replayability due to multiple endings influenced by romantic and moral choices, encouraging players to explore different relationships and outcomes. However, some features, like the ability to skip content, may detract from the experience, and while boss fights and an arcade mode are enjoyable, they are noted to lack significant replay value.
- “Multiple endings, depending on both romantic and moral choices, give the game strong replay value, especially for players interested in seeing how different bonds with the characters shape the final outcome.”
- “But the choices you do get to make lead to different events and gallery stills, so there is replay value here.”
- “The boss fights are all great and there's a pretty fun arcade mode, though I feel it lacks replayability.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is greatly enhanced by its art direction and sound design, which work together to create an immersive experience.
- “The game's art direction and sound design contribute significantly to its atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, creating a truly captivating atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The optimization in the game is generally not critical to gameplay outcomes, particularly during shmup segments, where performance does not impact achievements. However, players still find enjoyment in striving for their best performance.
- “The optimization in this game allows for smooth performance during shmup segments, making it enjoyable to strive for your best, even if it doesn't impact achievements.”
- “I appreciate how the game optimizes performance, ensuring that even during intense moments, everything runs smoothly.”
- “The attention to optimization really enhances the gameplay experience, allowing players to focus on skill rather than technical issues.”
- “Performance during shmup segments doesn't really affect anything (not even achievements), but it's still fun to do your best.”

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Kamikaze Lassplanes is a action adventure game.

Kamikaze Lassplanes is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Kamikaze Lassplanes was released on August 30, 2024.

Kamikaze Lassplanes was developed by Inky Dreams.

Kamikaze Lassplanes has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Kamikaze Lassplanes is a single player game.

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