Kandidatos Kart
- October 20, 2020
- Shaikonina Games
Get on Steam"Kandidatos Kart" is a racing game featuring Brazilian political figures. Compete in championships, unlock new tracks, and overcome the intelligent AI system for a rewarding challenge. Choose from 10 fictional characters based on real-life candidates and experience humor-filled races with various traps.
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Reviews
- The game features unique track designs and humorous elements that can be entertaining for players familiar with Brazilian politics.
- Visually, the game looks decent and has some charm, especially for a low-cost title.
- It offers a functional racing experience, even if the controls and gameplay are not perfect.
- The game suffers from poor controls, glitchy gameplay, and a lack of depth, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players find the political satire to be off-putting or incomprehensible, especially for those not familiar with the characters.
- It has been criticized as an asset flip with little originality, leading to a lack of redeeming features.
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a mix of visual appeal and clever track design that incorporates humor, often tricking players in amusing ways. While some elements like power-ups and music may be lacking, the overall comedic tone, including political humor, adds to its charm, making it a recommended experience even for those unfamiliar with the language.
“Given how cheap the game is, I do recommend it even if you do not know the language and cannot understand the political humor behind the game.”
“It's a funny game!”
“Lol, funny AI boom.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising it as exquisite and action-packed, while others criticize the controls, AI, and technical issues like glitches and collision detection. Overall, the experience varies significantly, highlighting both impressive details and frustrating flaws.
“Exquisite gameplay, 10/10.”
“Every fine detail is perfected; the graphics are amazing and the gameplay is expressive.”
“Hours of gameplay, all action-packed.”
“Horrible controls, dumb AI, glitchy gameplay, broken collision detection.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their beauty and attention to detail, effectively enhancing the game's portrayal of modern society. Players find the visuals impressive, contributing to an expressive and immersive racing experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, especially given the game's low price point.
“It really brings out the ups and downs of modern society in a wonderful racing game with beautiful graphics.”
“Every fine detail is perfected, the graphics are amazing and the gameplay is expressive.”
“The graphics are acceptable for a game that costs only 21 cents.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The art style feels outdated and doesn't match the gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered bland and repetitive, failing to leave a strong impression, while the visual design and track layout receive more positive feedback for their creativity and humor. Overall, the soundtrack does not enhance the gaming experience significantly.
“Power-ups are generic and the music is rather bland and repetitive, but visually the game looks fairly decent; I like the track design, including design choices made to be funny and/or trick the player.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many paywalls that hinder progress unless you spend real money.”
“The game is riddled with microtransactions that make it nearly impossible to enjoy without shelling out extra cash.”
