Karl Marx and the Ring of Communism

18%
Game Brain Score Based on 10 reviews
  • music
  • humor
  • story
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As Karl Marx once said: "Reason has always existed, but not always in a reasonable form", and this game is perfectly unreasonable. Become one and only Karl Marx as you try to retrieve the stolen ring of the communism from capitalistic pigs! Jump as high as he never did, grab onto other people's money as he always told to, and use moving platforms as he totally would if he could witn…

  • PC
  • Windows
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18%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a goofy story that humorously critiques both extreme capitalism and communism.
  • The retro style and simple sprites provide a nostalgic experience for players who enjoy classic platformers.
  • Despite some repetitive elements, the game offers enjoyable gameplay with a mix of easy and challenging sections.
  • The music becomes repetitive quickly, leading to a less enjoyable experience over time.
  • The game has a clunky user interface, lacking essential features like an options button during gameplay.
  • Some players feel the game misrepresents Marxism and contains biased political commentary, detracting from its potential educational value.
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game features a retro style that some players appreciate, but it tends to loop endlessly, leading many to recommend lowering the volume or muting it after a few repetitions. While the soundtrack is considered decent, it may detract from the overall experience for those who are not fans of repetitive tunes.

    • “The retro style is good; honestly, the music adds to the experience, and if you like retro stuff, you will enjoy this game.”
    • “The soundtrack is decent and complements the gameplay well.”
    • “The soundtrack is decent, but it lacks variety.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “While the sound effects are fine, the overall music composition is underwhelming.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some enjoyable moments, particularly in Level 6, which features notable jokes. However, the overall writing may not consistently deliver laughs, and it seems to cater to a specific audience, potentially alienating those with strong political views.

    • “Level 6 in particular has some great jokes, and it's a shame there aren't more hilarious moments like those incorporated throughout the game.”
    • “The writing might not be consistently funny, but it's enjoyable, assuming you aren't overly serious about your political views.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story is characterized by its goofy tone, humorously satirizing both modern and historically disliked figures.

    • “The story is whimsical and cleverly satirizes both modern and historically disliked figures.”
    • “The narrative is engaging and filled with unexpected twists that keep you invested.”
    • “The character development is rich, making you truly care about their journeys and outcomes.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a retro style, appealing to fans of classic gaming experiences.

    • “The gameplay is very retro.”
    • “The gameplay feels very outdated and lacks innovation.”
    • “The mechanics are clunky and make the game frustrating to play.”
    • “The controls are unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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