- January 5, 2024
- Something Something Games
Kick Bastards
Platforms
About
In "Kick Bastards," you find yourself in Hell and must use parkour skills to escape the Devil, who is chasing you. With a deep movement system and high-speed gameplay, players can chain together parkour moves and kicks to build up speed and overcome challenges. The ultimate goal is to reach the top spot on the leaderboard by mastering the game's movement mechanics and kicking your way through obstacles as quickly as possible.











- The movement and physics are satisfying, allowing for smooth and enjoyable gameplay.
- The level design is creative, offering multiple paths and encouraging exploration and speedrunning.
- The game features humorous dialogue and a unique aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- Wallrunning and some movement mechanics can feel inconsistent and frustrating, leading to potential loss of momentum.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content after completing the main story.
- There are occasional performance issues and graphical glitches that can detract from the experience.
- gameplay6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is characterized by a short story campaign focused on finding hidden shoeboxes and competing for best times on maps, which appeals to speedrunning enthusiasts. While the aesthetic and core mechanics are well-executed, some players feel that unnecessary details can hinder the overall experience. Overall, the game rewards mastery and offers a fun challenge for those who enjoy honing their skills.
“- the aesthetic, gameplay, and tone work really well together”
“It's got everything it needs to be full featured but put the most love into examining every possible angle of one fantastic core mechanic.”
“It seems like a number of little aesthetic details are in the way of gameplay to no overall benefit.”
“I played it from start to finish on stream, so it's got a pretty short story campaign, but the retaining gameplay elements are finding the hidden shoeboxes in each level, as well as competing for the best times per map.”