Kid Hallow

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Kid Hallow is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Hamumu and was released on November 1, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Wear different costumes to get past different challenges in this precision puzzle platformer. Then build your own challenges in the level editor!

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features a robust level editor that allows for endless creativity and community-generated content, enhancing replayability.
Platforming mechanics are tight and enjoyable, with a variety of costumes that provide unique abilities and gameplay experiences.
Kid Hallow offers a mix of adventure, exploration, and challenging puzzles, making it appealing to fans of precision platformers.

The level editor can be frustrating at times, as certain features require completing achievements to unlock full functionality.
The quality of user-generated levels can vary significantly, leading to inconsistent gameplay experiences.
Some levels can be extremely challenging, which may deter new players from fully enjoying the game.

gameplay
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Gameplay is praised for its enjoyable platforming mechanics and diverse levels, enhanced by a wide array of costumes that introduce unique powers and clever mechanics. While it may seem straightforward initially, the depth of gameplay is revealed through innovative community levels and a variety of gameplay styles reminiscent of an indie Mario Maker.
- “Platforming feels great and there is a huge variety of levels and costumes that change up the gameplay.”
- “It might appear simple at first, but there's a surprising layer of depth with all the various costumes (each one having its own unique power) and different mechanics - many of them being used in a very clever way in community levels.”
- “Indie Mario Maker with a 'kitchen sink' design philosophy - the costume power-ups range from the Solomon's Key block mechanic to Worms-style projectile aiming.”
- “The gameplay is plagued by inconsistent mechanics that often lead to frustrating experiences.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive at times, making it difficult to execute precise movements.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay, causing unexpected crashes and glitches.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is highly flexible due to user-generated content, allowing players to create and communicate their own narratives through level design. Additionally, the game is an updated version of "Costume Quest," which resonates with players who have nostalgic connections to the original.
- “The user-generated content allows for a unique storytelling experience, as the actual plot can be whatever you can communicate in the level you design.”
- “Of course, with user-generated content, the actual plot can be whatever you can communicate in the level you design.”
- “I first played Costume Quest (which this is an updated version of) when I had just turned 30 years old.”
music
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The music in the game is described as lively and engaging, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “The music is also pretty catchy.”
- “The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The beats are infectious and keep you engaged throughout the game.”