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KeyWe

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
84%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, optimization
92% User Score Based on 1,972 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

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About

"KeyWe is a cute, co-op platformer game where players control kiwi birds working in a post office, using teamwork to type telegrams, send messages, and ship packages. Experience masterful visuals and hilarious bugs in both local and online multiplayer mode, or single-player with a single controller. Customize your kiwi and conquer various postal environments across seasons in this charming, handless adventure."

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,981 reviews
gameplay74 positive mentions
stability48 negative mentions

  • KeyWe is an incredibly fun and original co-op game that offers charming gameplay and clever puzzles, making it a must-play for anyone looking for a great team experience.
  • The game features adorable graphics and a variety of customization options for the kiwi characters, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
  • The levels are well-designed with a balanced difficulty curve, providing a fun challenge that keeps players engaged throughout the game.
  • The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, particularly in online co-op, which can lead to frustrating experiences and desynchronization between players.
  • Some levels can feel repetitive, as they often revolve around a few core gameplay mechanics that are slightly altered, which may lead to boredom over time.
  • The lack of control customization options can be limiting, making it difficult for some players to achieve optimal gameplay.
  • gameplay
    166 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Keywe is characterized by its charming co-op mechanics, where players control two kiwi birds in a postal office, offering a mix of hilarity and challenge. With easy-to-learn mechanics and a well-paced difficulty curve, the game encourages teamwork and communication, making it accessible for players of all skill levels. While the game features a variety of levels and unique mechanics that keep the experience fresh, some users noted occasional bugs and a need for clearer mission objectives.

    • “The charming gameplay, where you and a friend control two kiwi birds working in a postal office, is both hilarious and challenging.”
    • “Extremely cute and surprisingly fun and deep gameplay!”
    • “The gameplay is pretty fun with friends and the visuals are adorable.”
    • “In addition to a few of its own bugs, there were many instances of resetting and hair-pulling because the mechanics of the tournaments would occasionally just be too much.”
    • “We will complete an entire level just for the game to not give us the completion screen or during the level, the mechanics will break.”
    • “The mechanics are a bit wonky though... for example, I was able to play all the levels until the second day of winter alone, in that second level not only can it not be played as a single player but the mechanics are extremely laggy.”
  • story
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as lighthearted and endearing, featuring a variety of missions that are creatively tied to seasonal themes, with each season containing multiple challenges. While some players noted a degree of repetitiveness in mission types, the overall gameplay remains engaging due to the inclusion of mini-games and collectibles. The main storyline can be completed in about 6 to 10 hours, with additional side challenges providing further enjoyment.

    • “The story is excellent, the gameplay and mechanics are superb.”
    • “The challenges fit perfectly into the story (unexpected!) and the mini-games were super fun.”
    • “The storyline was basic but quite endearing, and did I mention how cute the main characters are?”
    • “🔲 This game has no story.”
    • “My only gripe with this game is the repetitive nature of the main storyline as the challenges are the same but slightly different.”
    • “☐ No story.”
  • graphics
    77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, which enhances the overall experience and gameplay. Many players appreciate the colorful visuals and whimsical animations, noting that they contribute to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere. However, some critiques mention that the graphics may not be essential to the gameplay, with a few users expressing a desire for more graphical options.

    • “This is a splendid co-op game with a lot of soul and a fantastic art style.”
    • “The visuals are very cute stylized art with a great sense of humour and goofiness.”
    • “The animations are full of life and the visuals are so well done.”
    • “No need for this realistic art style, severely hampers the gameplay and experience.”
    • “Horrible interface, bad graphics and gameplay.”
    • “Even though I am still able to play this game on low graphics, it will be important to note that I am not using a gaming computer, so some things that might run smooth for others are still doable for me.”
  • humor
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently praised for its charm and silliness, with players enjoying the hilarious concept of controlling two kiwi birds in a postal office. The gameplay is filled with funny twists, quirky collectibles, and amusing mini-games that keep the experience fresh and entertaining, often leading to laughter and lighthearted moments among friends. Overall, the game's delightful art style and comedic elements create a fun and engaging atmosphere that resonates well with players.

    • “The charming gameplay, where you and a friend control two kiwi birds working in a postal office, is both hilarious and challenging.”
    • “It's a hilarious concept and the execution is excellent.”
    • “Spent the entire time panicking and laughing our asses off.”
  • stability
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, particularly in online multiplayer and specific levels like winter. While some users found the issues manageable and enjoyed the overall experience, others expressed frustration over unplayable segments and major glitches that detracted from the fun. Overall, the game appears to be in need of further polish to improve its stability.

    • “This game was wonderfully cute and a whole lot of fun, and it looks and runs great.”
    • “This game is buggy and unplayable when it gets to the winter season, do not buy.”
    • “This game, however, gets a down vote from me due to the terrible, common, and major glitches in this game that completely ruin the experience.”
    • “However, it's way too buggy in its current state, to a point the game almost feels like a beta.”
  • music
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its whimsical and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall fun and cute aesthetic. Players particularly enjoy the music bonus level, which stands out as a favorite, while the soundtrack is described as both epic and engaging. However, some users noted that the music can become repetitive after extended play.

    • “Definitely a great game and cute concept, the music bonus level is a favourite!”
    • “Vivid colours, a cheeky soundtrack and a genuinely fun game to play, get this game and have a laugh.”
    • “Music is cute, but after a few games I turned it off.”
    • “You start the game, and it forces you to create a save and then watch a long intro video with the music blaring.”
    • “The music choice is whimsical and relaxing even when the game is throwing various curve balls into the mix.”
  • replayability
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts significant replayability, with players highlighting its diverse challenges, collectible hunting, and varying level designs that change with each playthrough. While it may be shorter in length, the depth of customization and mechanics encourages repeated play for high scores and mastery. Overall, it offers a fun and engaging experience that invites players to return.

    • “The game offers a surprising amount of depth and customization, tons of replayability, and fun game mechanics.”
    • “There is a ton of replayability in the design of the game, such as secret items, customization, and overall fun gameplay with a ton of things to it.”
    • “Unlike so many other puzzle games, Keywe has a ton of replayability thanks to so many different versions of the basic puzzles.”
    • “The game is fairly short (around 60 different stages with bonus things included), which I personally don't mind because it has replay value in trying to get high scores and unlocking things.”
  • emotional
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players overwhelmingly describe the game as an emotional experience filled with both joy and heartache, often leading to tears of laughter and sadness. Its cute and wholesome nature, combined with engaging gameplay and the ability to share the experience with loved ones, creates a heartwarming atmosphere, though some players express frustration and devastation over lost progress. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to evoke strong emotional responses and foster connections between players.

    • “I just lost my whole save and I am devastated. I enjoyed playing this with my girlfriend, but having to restart while being most of the way through the game is heartbreaking.”
    • “Even though the life of a kiwi in a mail room isn't easy work, each level, season, and minigame really brings a smile to the player and makes for an extremely fun and heartwarming time.”
    • “This game is so wholesome, so many secrets to farm and customization to unlock. It's super fun to play with someone you love, although frustrating at times.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting significant performance issues that hinder gameplay, especially in co-op mode. While some players appreciate the high-resolution graphics and responsive controls, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, making it difficult to achieve higher performance grades.

    • “I recommend aiming for silver performance grades, as gold is near impossible for a mortal.”
    • “The latter is incentivized, as better performance is rewarded with a larger amount of currency, which you can spend on various cosmetics, ranging from colorations and plumage styles to hats, backpacks, and more.”
    • “Really nice increase in difficulty, and optimization challenges + achievements as well.”
    • “Not fun because of this performance issue.”
    • “Poorly optimized game that can't be played within co-op as well.”
    • “Horribly optimized.”
  • grinding
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often leading to a significant increase in playtime without much enjoyment. While some appreciate the challenge and the fun of unlocking cosmetics, many express frustration with the grind required to achieve 100% completion, describing it as infuriating and boring. Overall, the grind can detract from the overall experience, especially for completionists.

    • “As a completionist, I'd love to 100% it, but this would be so very grindy; it'll probably at least double your playtime without providing that much fun.”
    • “It brought me and my partner many hours of joy before slowly grinding into an infuriating slog.”
    • “Getting 100% achievements was a bit boring considering the hours you have to spend grinding overtime and grinding for stamps.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its visual charm and playful art style, creating a welcoming environment for both experienced players and newcomers. The thoughtful design of level cosmetics and set dressing contributes to a fun and engaging experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as adorable and inviting.

    • “This visual charm, combined with the moderate puzzle difficulty, creates a welcoming atmosphere for both seasoned puzzle lovers and newcomers.”
    • “Cosmetics and the set dressing for the various levels have a lot of love put into them, resulting in a playful and frankly fun atmosphere.”
    • “+ adorable atmosphere and art style”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a variety of level types and offers numerous cosmetic options for players to earn through gameplay, with no microtransactions involved. This approach enhances the experience by allowing players to unlock content without additional costs.

    • “There's a ton of variety in the level types, and there are lots of cosmetic options you can earn for your bird by playing (no microtransactions).”
    • “There are no microtransactions.”

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7h Median play time
9h Average play time
5-16h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 22 analyzed playthroughs

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