KarmaZoo

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 308 reviews
  • gameplay
  • emotional
  • story
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KarmaZoo is such a fun approach to online multiplayer games, that rewards you for being a good teammate. With great characters, the KarmaPass, and gameplay, you must play this!
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"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."

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

90%
Audience ScoreBased on 308 reviews
gameplay18 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • KarmaZoo is a charming and fun co-op platformer that encourages teamwork and cooperation among players, creating a wholesome gaming experience.
  • The game features a variety of unique characters with special abilities, making each play session feel fresh and engaging.
  • Players have reported a positive community atmosphere, with most participants being helpful and supportive, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • The game suffers from a dwindling player base, making it difficult to find matches, especially in public lobbies, which can lead to long wait times.
  • Players cannot form parties with friends to join public matches together, which limits the ability to enjoy the game with known companions.
  • Some character challenges can feel overly competitive and frustrating, as they require specific conditions that may not always be met in a random lobby.
  • gameplay35 mentions

    The gameplay of Karmazoo is characterized by its cooperative mechanics that encourage teamwork and communication, despite the absence of in-game chat. Players appreciate the simple yet dynamic mechanics, vibrant pixel art, and the rewarding nature of working together to progress, although some find the presence of sherpas and competitive elements detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a fun, engaging, and tranquil experience, with a strong emphasis on positivity and collaboration among players.

    • “The gameplay is simple but efficient.”
    • “Various game mechanics encourage and reward you and your team to work together and make it to the finish line.”
    • “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.”
    • “Also, the sherpas are so out of place; they are annoying and interfere with the gameplay in an unpleasant way.”
    • “There is also no in-game chat, which, while a benefit to remove both the language barrier for crossplay and toxic/foul language, makes communicating game mechanics very hard.”
    • “It's disheartening to see individuals attempting to dominate the gameplay, dictating the pace for everyone else and discouraging exploration and enjoyment.”
  • emotional33 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players highlighting its wholesome and supportive community. Many reviews express feelings of joy and connection, emphasizing the game's ability to foster cooperation and kindness among players, making it a comforting and enjoyable experience. However, some users lament that design choices intended to prevent griefing have inadvertently diminished the player base, which adds a layer of sadness to their overall enjoyment.

    • “It gave me the same wholesome feeling as when I played Meadow, where it's a group of people working towards the same goal with not a lot of pressure.”
    • “You made me cry, you made me laugh, thank you for the wholesomeness.”
    • “The cohesion in this game is so strong that it actually is very touching to me.”
  • story14 mentions

    The game's story revolves around cooperative missions where players embody unique characters to complete quests, such as collecting karma and resurrecting magical trees. While the narrative is engaging and filled with whimsical elements, some players find mission difficulty and the lack of mission continuity between loops to be frustrating. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its creativity and emotional impact, making it a memorable experience for many.

    • “I cannot begin to even comprehend such amazing storytelling and rich gameplay. This magnificent game makes me feel like I would risk my own life for Karmazoo. I will describe every single aspect of this game as if my life depended on it. This experience is one of the highlights of my life, and I think I will fall into a great depression from here on out only because of the meaningless and numbness of every other aspect of my life.”
    • “You join random animals in a quest to collect karma and resurrect magical trees of happiness and love. The whimsical nature of the story adds a unique charm to the gameplay.”
    • “Unclear if there is more story to play beyond the three goals per character, but it’s a fairly enjoyable game for me.”
    • “Some statue missions are near impossible to do with others rushing to get things ahead of you; for a co-op game, this is an oversight.”
    • “The mission progress resets every time you finish a loop, not to mention some of them are bugged.”
    • “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.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it charming and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience with its vibrant and whimsical tones. Others describe it as merely okay or unremarkable, suggesting it doesn't stand out significantly. Overall, while the visuals and gameplay are praised, the music is seen as a pleasant but not groundbreaking aspect of the game.

    • “Very polished, beautiful music and visuals, unique abilities and extremely cute tiny animals who dance!”
    • “Karmazoo offers a tranquil gaming experience, blending serene gameplay with soothing music.”
    • “Charming characters to play as, delightful soundtrack, and really gorgeous art make for a very enjoyable experience!”
    • “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.”
    • “These cards range from every player having boosted jump to soundtrack changing to a kazoo nightmare back from the 2010 South Africa FIFA World Cup.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics are characterized by a polished 2D pixel art style featuring vibrant colors and adorable characters, creating a whimsical and visually appealing experience. The smooth physics and rich visuals enhance the cooperative gameplay, making it an engaging and charming digital escape. Overall, the combination of cute aesthetics and captivating music contributes to a delightful atmosphere.

    • “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.”
    • “With intuitive controls and vibrant visuals, it's an ideal escape for those seeking a peaceful digital retreat from the daily grind.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find the unlocks engaging and not overly tedious, others criticize the significant time investment required for certain character unlocks, with some estimates suggesting up to 40 hours of grinding. Additionally, the game includes a mini-game mode that offers a refreshing break from the main grind, but concerns about luck-based progression and developer nerfs to farming strategies have left some players hesitant to recommend it.

    • “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.”
    • “An 'interesting' yet somewhat creepy terms of service, questionable extensions to lifetime, and tedious luck-based progression make this hard to recommend at best.”
    • “The developers went to great lengths to nerf groups efficiently farming karma earlier in the game's life.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in "Karmazoo" is widely praised for its unique and heartwarming qualities, with players noting that it elicits genuine laughter and relaxation. The game's funny animal characters and cooperative gameplay contribute to a wholesome experience that balances humor with emotional moments, making it a delightful choice for players seeking both fun and connection.

    • “I kindly recommend Karmazoo as a unique, funny, cooperative 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!”
    • “With funny-sounding animals, you collect karma together and complete fun and challenging puzzles.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers high replayability through its engaging multiplayer puzzle platformer format, allowing players to enjoy the wholesome experience of collaborating with kind internet strangers repeatedly.

    • “They've taken the wholesome fun of getting silent assistance from kind internet strangers and formatted it like a highly replayable multiplayer puzzle platformer.”
    • “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With multiple endings and hidden secrets, I find myself coming back to discover something new every time.”
    • “The game lacks the depth and variety needed to keep players coming back for more.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
    • “The limited choices and predictable outcomes make replaying feel more like a chore than a fun experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game is characterized by a calm and cheerful atmosphere, maintaining a balance that allows for moments of intensity without becoming overly stressful.

    • “The game has an overall calm and cheerful atmosphere, and while it can get intense, it never becomes really stressful.”
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Critic Reviews

80% average critic score

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Play time

41hMedian play time
45hAverage play time
15-100hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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