Kickshot

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Kickshot is a single player action game with a violence theme. It was developed by R.A.M. Studios and was released on May 4, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Kickshot is a first-person speedrunning game in which you utilize your tools, environment and movement abilities to complete the course as quickly as possible.

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

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Kickshot offers engaging and dynamic gameplay with intuitive controls, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
The game features a variety of modes and mechanics, such as rocket jumping and grappling hooks, which enhance replayability and keep the experience fresh.
It's a free game that provides a fun way to spend time, especially for fans of speedrunning and fast-paced movement games.

The graphics are low quality and may deter players who prioritize visual appeal in games.
Some mechanics, particularly the grappling hook, can feel buggy and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game lacks a sufficient number of levels and checkpoints, which can make it tedious to replay sections after dying.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "kickshot" features a mix of traditional platforming elements like wall-running and grappling hooks, which some players find challenging and frustrating, while others praise it as solid and well-suited for speedrunning. Overall, the mechanics are seen as either poorly executed or as a rewarding experience that enhances level exploration as players improve.
- “The gameplay is solid and great to speedrun.”
- “- The wall-running, grappling, rocket-jumping, and other mechanics come together perfectly to create an exceptional platformer.”
- “As you play the game and become more used to the mechanics, you see levels in a new light.”
- “Wow, this game sucks; it's ridiculously difficult. In fact, I don't think the game mechanics work properly.”
- “'Kickshot' is yet another of dozens of third-person speedrunner platformers with a grappling hook mechanic.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are polarizing; while some players criticize the low-quality low poly 3D visuals as a deterrent, others praise the overall aesthetic, highlighting the art style and level design as stunning and masterful.
- “The game’s aesthetic is stunning.”
- “From the music to the art style to the level design, every aspect feels like a masterpiece.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its energetic and artistic qualities, others find it excessively loud and frustrating due to the lack of volume control options. Despite occasional mismatches, many agree that the music contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “From the music to the art style to the level design, every aspect feels like a masterpiece.”
- “The music, while sometimes a bit mismatched, still enhances the experience with its energy.”
- “This music is like if they used space synths in the movie Whiplash.”
- “It's fun, but I can't turn the volume down; I don't want to listen to the music.”
- “Could you first fix the music problem?”
- “The music is loud, so I put it to 0%, and when I die or go to the next level, it resets to 100%.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being poorly executed and unengaging, leading some players to prefer other titles with more compelling narratives. Overall, it seems to lack depth and coherence, resulting in frustration among users.
- “I'd rather invest in another movement game like a story about my uncle than keep playing this janky game and losing my brain cells in the process.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its focus on beating personal best times across its 14 main levels and 3 additional levels in development. Despite its short length, the design encourages players to continually improve their performance, fostering a strong urge to replay.
- “It's highly replayable; there's a constant urge to beat your best times.”
- “While it is very short, with only 14 main levels and 3 extra levels currently under development, the game is designed around beating these levels as fast as possible, giving them a lot of replayability.”
- “While it is very short, with only 14 main levels and 3 extra levels currently under development, the game lacks significant replayability despite being designed around beating levels as quickly as possible.”
- “Once you complete the game, there is little incentive to replay it, as the levels do not offer enough variation or challenge to keep players engaged.”
- “The limited number of levels and lack of meaningful changes in subsequent playthroughs make replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is criticized for its buggy and unresponsive controls, particularly with the grapple hook, which moves slowly and requires energy recharge, and wall running, which feels inconsistent. Overall, players report a lack of reliability in the game's mechanics.
- “Only the rocket works decently; the grapple hook uses a very long hook and moves you very slowly while also having 'energy,' which makes you wait on the hook before the energy for the next one charges. Wall running feels very buggy and unresponsive.”
- “Buggy and unresponsive controls.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”