KarmaZoo

About

"KarmaZoo is a Kids Platformer game with local multi-player capabilities for up to 2 players. It features co-op and PvP gameplay with split screen, showcasing outstanding game mechanics and good graphics/soundtrack. The game emphasizes teamwork, connection, and Karma-earning challenges, where helping others leads to unlocking new characters and abilities."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 406 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

KarmaZoo offers a unique and charming cooperative gameplay experience that encourages players to work together, fostering a sense of community and kindness.
The game features a variety of adorable characters, each with unique abilities that enhance teamwork and puzzle-solving, making every run feel fresh and engaging.
The art style and soundtrack contribute to a cozy atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for players of all ages.

The game suffers from a dwindling player base, making it difficult to find matches, especially for those who want to play without friends.
The lack of a party system prevents players from joining public lobbies with friends, which can diminish the overall enjoyment and cooperative experience.
Some character challenges can feel overly reliant on luck, as they may require specific levels or items that do not always appear, leading to frustration.

gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
51%
5%
The gameplay of Karmazoo is characterized by its cooperative mechanics that encourage teamwork and communication among players, creating a wholesome and engaging experience. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and features innovative mechanics, some players feel it can become repetitive and limited over time. Overall, the game is praised for its charming visuals, fun character abilities, and a supportive community, making it a standout in the co-op platformer genre.
- “Karmazoo has an incredible mechanic to motivate people to work together since working together is the only way to earn karma to unlock more characters or abilities.”
- “The core gameplay loop is very satisfying.”
- “Karmazoo really conveys positivity, the gameplay is fun and the majority of the players are helpful and friendly.”
- “I don't even have half an hour in it and felt like I've seen everything the game had to offer since it was just repeating the same few mechanics and its basic platforming.”
- “The gameplay loop is just a giant skinner box.”
- “It's disheartening to see individuals attempting to dominate the gameplay, dictating the pace for everyone else and discouraging exploration and enjoyment.”
emotional
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as "wholesome," "cute," and "relaxing." Many reviews highlight the joy of cooperative gameplay and the supportive community, creating a magical experience that fosters trust and connection among players. Despite some concerns about game mechanics affecting player retention, the overall sentiment is that the game delivers a heartwarming and enjoyable experience.
- “This was a magical experience, and a game hasn’t made me feel that sort of happy in such a long time.”
- “A game built around wholesomeness and helping people out is just a beautiful thing.”
- “Beautiful pixel art animations, wholesome gameplay, and the kindest community of any game I've ever played!”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The game's story revolves around collecting animals and completing their unique missions, which can be both engaging and frustrating due to some missions being overly difficult or reliant on specific level elements. While the narrative is simple, it is presented in an interesting manner, and players express a desire for more content and character development in future updates. Overall, the cooperative gameplay and charming themes of karma and magical trees resonate well with players, though some mission design issues detract from the experience.
- “The story didn't seem like anything complicated, but it's presented in an interesting way.”
- “You join random animals in a quest to collect karma and resurrect magical trees of happiness and love, and scream your lungs out at walls and throw Cupid arrows at others.”
- “I cannot begin to comprehend such amazing storytelling and rich gameplay. This magnificent game makes me feel as if my life depended on it. I would risk my own life for Karmazoo; believe me, the gods must've blessed me with fortune to even notice this divine piece of entertainment.”
- “Some of these missions are literally impossible; for example, you might need acid to complete a mission and acid is not in the level rotation.”
- “Another problem is that these missions are designed around being selfish. Why they didn't make the missions team-based is absolutely absurd and is why I almost don't recommend it.”
- “My main issue with the game is that the missions for individual characters are kind of hard to do when they require certain level gimmicks and you just won't get the level you need.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
36%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting the soothing and delightful soundtrack that complements the visuals. While some find the music to be merely "okay," others describe it as outstanding and a key element of the game's appeal, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. The integration of unique soundtracks and interactive elements, such as voting for music changes, adds an engaging layer to the gameplay.
- “Very polished, beautiful music and visuals, unique abilities and extremely cute tiny animals who dance!”
- “Charming characters to play as, delightful soundtrack, and really gorgeous art make for a very enjoyable experience!”
- “Karmazoo offers a tranquil gaming experience, blending serene gameplay with soothing music.”
- “The music is nothing to write home about.”
- “It is a fine little puzzle game with charming pixel art, a somehow annoying narrator, and okay music.”
- “Not going to lie, the elevator pitch of a ten-player co-op 2D puzzle platformer...uh...well, made me go, 'I've done this song and dance before... pass.'”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant colors and cute character designs that contribute to a charming aesthetic, while others criticize the use of outdated pixel art as a lazy compromise that fails to deliver an authentic retro experience. Despite some players appreciating the polished visuals and smooth 2D physics, many feel that the overall quality is lackluster and in need of significant improvement.
- “A pretty cool wordless social experience with nice music and visuals.”
- “Very polished, beautiful music and visuals, unique abilities and extremely cute tiny animals who dance!”
- “It has a really sick 2D pixel art style with vibrant colors, cute characters, nice music, and whimsically fun gameplay.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Visually, this is a hamfisted mess, a dog's breakfast of bad visuals, and this kind of laziness and poor quality should never be foisted on gamers.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it manageable and not overly tedious, others criticize it for being excessively time-consuming and reliant on luck-based progression. The need to grind for karma to unlock characters can lead to a repetitive experience, with many feeling that the developers artificially extend gameplay by making the completion of challenges tedious rather than enjoyable. Overall, the grinding can detract from the cooperative fun and make the game feel stale after a certain point.
- “However, the pricing on characters ranges from what could be achieved in a normal round to almost 40 hours worth of grinding and hoping you average over 1.5k karma to obtain 100k for a single unlock.”
- “Furthermore, 277,777 of that karma is relegated to 2 characters and a book, so that's 41 hours dedicated to grinding those out.”
- “All in all, the game gets old fast, and to fix this issue, the devs use grinding karma to artificially lengthen things.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute, animated characters with amusing abilities and animations, creating a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere. Players report feeling relaxed and uplifted, often laughing while engaging in cooperative gameplay that combines fun puzzles with a wholesome experience. Overall, the game is praised for its unique charm and ability to evoke genuine smiles and laughter.
- “I kindly recommend Karmazoo as a unique, funny, co-operative game with strangers that will melt your heart and make you smile.”
- “I don't remember laughing and being so relaxed while playing a game in recent memory, awesome stuff!”
- “You made me cry, you made me laugh, thank you for wholesomeness.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The game offers high replayability through its multiplayer puzzle platformer format, featuring 50 unlockable levels and the ability to play with up to 10 players, allowing for diverse and chaotic gameplay experiences.
- “They've taken the wholesome fun of getting silent assistance from kind internet strangers and formatted it like a highly replayable multiplayer puzzle platformer.”
- “There are 50 characters to unlock, so there’s a lot of replayability in that regard, and given that you can play with up to 10 people, I can only imagine how insane some combinations would be.”
- “The game lacks meaningful content to encourage replayability after the initial playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, making replayability a major issue.”
- “While the game offers a variety of modes, they quickly become repetitive and fail to provide lasting replay value.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game is enjoyable and charming, players have reported frequent random crashes and freezes, indicating significant stability issues.
- “The game itself is really charming and fun, but it is very prone to random crashes and freezes in my experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a predominantly calm and cheerful atmosphere, balancing moments of intensity without becoming overly stressful for players.
- “The game has an overall calm and cheerful atmosphere, and while it can get intense, it never becomes really stressful.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The sound design and visuals work together beautifully to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”