Kick Ass Commandos
- October 5, 2017
- Anarchy Enterprises
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Reviews
- Highly addictive gameplay that captures the essence of 80s action movies and classic arcade shooters.
- Fast-paced, over-the-top action with a great soundtrack and beautiful pixel art graphics.
- Fun and mindless shooting experience that allows players to vent and enjoy chaotic gameplay.
- Repetitive gameplay with a lack of variety in missions and characters, leading to diminished replayability.
- Some achievements require excessive grinding, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- AI companions are often unhelpful and can hinder gameplay, along with a lack of multiplayer options.
- story32 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent, with players noting a focus on action and gameplay over narrative depth. While some enjoy the chaotic fun and character-driven moments, many criticize the lack of a cohesive storyline, as missions feel repetitive and culminate in a return to mission select without a proper conclusion. Overall, the game is appreciated for its arcade-style shooting mechanics, but it leaves players wanting more in terms of story and progression.
“Badass game! It's been a while since I last got into a game and actually had fun with the story and crazy characters.”
“Kind of refreshing having a shooter that doesn't rely on modern graphics and a complicated storyline for all the fun.”
“There's nothing in the name of a story, but if you like that kind of old arcade-style shoot 'em ups, this game is one of the best alternatives I've stumbled on so far.”
“No ending, just kicked back to the mission select like nothing happened.”
“Just dumped back to the mission select as if the final boss were just any other level.”
“No story or anything, just bullets, bombs and digital gore.”
- music28 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is widely praised as a "pure heavy metal godlike" experience that enhances the fast-paced, action-packed gameplay, with many players expressing a desire to listen to it outside of the game. While the music complements the chaotic atmosphere perfectly, some users noted the lack of in-game options for volume control as a drawback. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds to the fun and intensity of the shooter experience.
“But seriously, the soundtrack is so good that I will listen to it outside the game as a metal album itself.”
“The presentation and the music are icing on this insanity of a shooter.”
“Great music, great gameplay, nice upgrade mechanic, graphics are a perfect fit for the game.”
“There are no in-game options, there is no music volume control.”
“-soundtrack is so right...right out of an arcade.”
“Other than these flaws, it's a solid shooter with metal music and a lot of gore.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, top-down shooting action reminiscent of classic 80s arcade games, featuring simple controls and a heavy metal soundtrack that enhances the experience. Players can expect a blend of mindless fun, explosive carnage, and a grind-oriented progression system, making it accessible to both nostalgic fans and newcomers alike. The visuals and upgrade mechanics complement the frenetic gameplay, creating an engaging and entertaining experience.
“Pretty nice top down shooter inspired by classic 80s action movies and arcade shooters with catchy gameplay and beautiful pixel art graphics.”
“Pure heavy metal godlike soundtrack, simple but fast-paced non-stop action gameplay and pure carnage!!!”
“Great music, great gameplay, nice upgrade mechanic, graphics are a perfect fit for the game.”
“The gameplay leans more to a stats/grind style than a skill-based shooter.”
“The gameplay here is simple: just WASD and left-click.”
“I wasn't sure when I looked at it, is it childish?”
- graphics22 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by vibrant pixel art that pays homage to classic 80s action movies and arcade shooters, enhancing the overall fun and humor of the gameplay. While some may find the visuals dated or childish, they are well-suited to the game's style and contribute to its refreshing approach, focusing on pure enjoyment rather than modern graphics. Overall, players appreciate the combination of tight controls, engaging visuals, and a nostalgic aesthetic that complements the frantic gameplay.
“Pretty nice top down shooter inspired by classic 80s action movies and arcade shooters with catchy gameplay and beautiful pixel art graphics.”
“Great music, great gameplay, nice upgrade mechanic, graphics are a perfect fit for the game.”
“Frantic gameplay mixed with cool old school style graphics.”
“It may appear as dated in terms of graphics, or it may seem childish, but it's far from that!”
“Plus some of the levels are way too hard, either due to poor design (i.e. gators just spearheading you for an insta-kill, and you being unable to avoid them due to the terrain, or because they just 'appeared', though that may be a graphical error...).”
“Kind of refreshing having a shooter that doesn't rely on modern graphics and a complicated storyline for all the fun.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its over-the-top humor, featuring absurd character choices like Santa, Trump, Putin, and Washington, which adds to its comedic appeal. Players enjoy the hilarious moments and funny pixel graphics, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.
“It's over the top with its humor, visuals, gameplay, and quality.”
“It's funny for the fact that you can also play as [spoiler] Santa, Trump, Putin, and Washington.”
“Just hilarious fun.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have expressed frustration with the grinding required to achieve 100% completion, noting that certain achievements demand excessive and unnecessary effort, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While higher difficulty levels are available, they do not alleviate the tedium, as the gameplay remains largely unchanged.
“This had become a mixed review; when I got to the end, I wanted to 100% this game, but there are like 3 achievements that require so much unnecessary grinding, which unironically makes the game even less fun.”
“You can play on a higher difficulty if you want, but it's all the same stuff, just more tedious.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players feel that the game's requirement to grind extensively to reach maximum levels significantly diminishes its replayability, making it less appealing to revisit after completing it.
“Having to grind for levels to reach the maximum just kills the replayability of this game.”
“The requirement to sit and grind for levels really diminishes the game's replayability.”
“The extensive leveling process severely impacts the overall replayability of the game.”
