Keyg

About

Keyg is a single player action game. It was developed by Axel Sonic and was released on December 13, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Keyg is a puzzle/arcade game where each key on your keyboard represents a room on a level. With a captivating story and numerous endings, players must solve puzzles and avoid enemies while discovering the mystery of this strange world. The game features a big variety of puzzle and arcade levels, and is fully supporting QWERTY, AZERTY, and QWERTZ keyboards, including a colorblind mode.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features an innovative gameplay style that combines puzzle-solving with dexterity checks, making it a unique experience.
The minimalist graphics and atmospheric music enhance the gameplay, providing a clear and enjoyable environment.
Many players found the puzzles to be clever and stimulating, offering a good challenge that requires both quick reflexes and smart thinking.

The game suffers from input lag and responsiveness issues, particularly during fast-paced sequences, which can lead to frustration.
Some players feel that the game is more focused on skill than logic puzzles, making it less enjoyable for those expecting a traditional puzzle experience.
The lack of key mapping options and accessibility features makes the game difficult or unplayable for some users, particularly those with different keyboard layouts or slower reaction times.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its innovative mechanics and unique movement system, but it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of depth in puzzle design, often relying on speed rather than skill progression to increase difficulty. While the visuals and sound design are praised, many reviewers feel that the gameplay could have explored its potential more effectively, with a mix of well-crafted puzzles and less engaging battle arenas. Overall, the game presents an interesting experience but leaves room for improvement in gameplay consistency and challenge.
- “Keyg is a game with a quite innovative gameplay style and some really interesting mechanics.”
- “The game will introduce some mechanics and different stipulations to clear levels as you advance as well as increase the difficulty, so quick reflexes and smart thinking will be needed.”
- “In general - good visuals (as good as they can be in that style), great inventive movement mechanic, smart puzzles and good story.”
- “Most of the puzzle levels are less about the environment or mechanics and more about 'find the odd thing' or 'figure out the password'.”
- “The game mechanics were only used as a means to an end, not the source of challenge itself, which in my opinion is just a waste of potential.”
- “Instead of building up on your acquired skills and understanding of mechanics to derive its difficulty, it only gets progressively faster and more instinctive/reactive.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as simple and somewhat unnecessary, with some reviewers noting that it adds little to the overall experience. While the writing is solid and the narrative is entertaining enough, many feel it could be streamlined or even omitted without impacting gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as serviceable and occasionally engaging, but not essential to the game's enjoyment.
- “A very 'by-the-books' story, but still entertaining, and really adds to the game.”
- “Interesting unique game mechanic with a surprisingly curious story.”
- “In general - good visuals (as good as they can be in that style), great inventive movement mechanic, smart puzzles and good story.”
- “The story of the game is completely unnecessary and uninteresting.”
- “The game does not need a story at all—if all the player was told at the beginning was that they needed to escape, absolutely nothing would change.”
- “That game needs no story, and therefore has none.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric and chilled quality, effectively complementing the gameplay experience. While some find it simple and somewhat underwhelming, many consider it a highlight that enhances the overall storytelling and style of the game.
- “Music and sound effects: this is one of the game's highlights, in my eyes (or, in this case, ears).”
- “It has a simple yet smooth style to it, and somewhat meh but fitting music to go with it.”
- “The game has a small but very atmospheric soundtrack that appropriately matches the circumstances in which it is played.”
- “The background music is chilled and fits well.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are minimalist, utilizing lines and solid colors, which are well-executed for the style. Overall, players appreciate the visuals, noting that they complement the inventive movement mechanics, smart puzzles, and engaging story.
- “In general - good visuals (as good as they can be in that style), great inventive movement mechanic, smart puzzles and good story.”
- “The graphics are minimalist in nature, featuring elements comprised mostly of lines and solid colors.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a minimal yet highly atmospheric soundtrack that effectively complements the gameplay environment, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “The game has a small but very atmospheric soundtrack that appropriately matches the circumstances in which it is played.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for its simple yet clear visuals, which contribute to smooth performance, especially during precise timing challenges. Additionally, the limited but pleasant soundtrack enhances the experience without becoming irritating during repeated attempts at levels.
- “Visually, the game is simple yet clear, which helps give it a good performance when precise timing is required. It performed well for me, and despite having just a few tracks, what's there is pleasant and never got ear-grating if I had to redo some levels after a failed attempt.”