KIBORG: Arena
- August 13, 2024
- Sobaka Studio
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamFight for cash and glory in a prison planet’s Coliseum in this free prologue to KIBORG, the fast-paced action rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat.
PC
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Great visuals and fun gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- The game shows a lot of promise with its unique ideas and mechanics, making it a fun time killer.
- It's free to play, which allows players to experience the game without any financial commitment.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to low FPS and crashes during gameplay.
- There are significant bugs, including issues with rewards not being granted and controls not responding as expected.
- Combat can feel repetitive and frustrating due to certain enemy mechanics and a lack of variety in gameplay.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, including punch, kick, dodge, block, and shoot systems, along with an automatic finisher feature. However, some players noted issues with optimization and suggested that the complexity of battles could be improved. Overall, while the controls are simple and the visuals may not be top-notch, the gameplay experience remains enjoyable.
“Good gameplay, fun game.”
“I didn't play this game for much time, but I really liked the mechanics and style.”
“The gameplay consists of punch, kick, dodge, block, and shoot mechanics with an automatic finisher system.”
“The mechanics of hand-to-hand fighting are average.”
“Perhaps it is worth increasing the complexity of the battles not by the number of enemies and narrowing the arena, but by incorporating a larger variety of mechanics tied to timings.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals and cyberpunk aesthetic, while others criticize poor optimization and issues like blurriness and visual artifacts even at high settings. Overall, while the graphics may not be perfect, they do not significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
“Great graphics.”
“If you like the cyberpunk-esque aesthetic, this is the game for you.”
“Great visuals, great gameplay.”
“A disgustingly blurry and fuzzy mess of grainy pixels and shimmery, ghosting visual artifacts even at 1920x1080, fullscreen, 100% resolution scale and high (max) graphics.”
“Graphics are weird.”
“Controls are simple enough, and the graphics are a bit lacking but don't hinder the gameplay experience at all.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the maps has been criticized for poor performance, particularly with frame rates dropping significantly after wave 30 due to the high volume of on-screen activity. Additionally, players expressed a desire for a map selector to access the visually appealing cyberspace map from the tutorial, as the current map's optimization is deemed inadequate.
“Lastly, I wish there was a map selector for the cyberspace-esque map in the tutorial, since I thought it was cool, and because the current map's optimization is lackluster.”
“Aside from performance, the game logic also benefits from optimization.”
“Finally, the optimization on the maps wasn't great, with my FPS tanking past wave 30 due to the amount of things happening.”
“I wish there was a map selector for the cyberspace-esque map in the tutorial, since I thought it was cool, and the current map's optimization is lackluster.”
“The optimization issues affect not only performance but also game logic.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game performs well and maintains a stable experience, with no significant issues affecting gameplay.
“It looks good and runs great.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its amusing fighting mechanics and comical beat-up action, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience for players.
“The humor in the fighting mechanics is absolutely hilarious!”
“The game combines funny fighting with over-the-top action, making every battle a laugh.”
“I love how the beat-up action is infused with humor; it keeps the gameplay entertaining!”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as satisfactory, providing a decent soundtrack that complements the overall experience.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game appears to be heavily influenced by intrusive ads that interfere with gameplay, particularly affecting aiming mechanics and player control. This has led to frustration among users, as the ads detract from the overall experience.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by ads.”
“I feel like I'm being pushed to spend money just to keep up with other players, which ruins the experience.”
“The in-game purchases are way too expensive for what they offer, making it hard to justify spending real money.”
