Kill It With Fire

I'm no therapist, but I'm pretty sure that next to the word "catharsis" in the dictionary, there's a just a screenshot from Kill it with Fire.

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In "Kill It With Fire," you are a exterminator on a mission to eradicate spiders from various levels using a range of creative weapons. The game features destructible environments, encouraging you to burn, blow up, and smash everything in your path to find and kill the spiders. With a focus on entertaining chaos and unique humor, "Kill It With Fire" offers a lighthearted tutorial and escalating challenges to test your arachnid-hunting skills.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,044 reviews

gameplay31 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and humorous way to deal with arachnophobia by allowing players to kill spiders with a variety of over-the-top weapons.
The graphics and sound design contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere, making the gameplay enjoyable and entertaining.
There are numerous weapons and upgrades to unlock, providing a satisfying sense of progression and variety in gameplay.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to concerns about its value at full price.
Some players experienced issues with hit detection and found certain challenges to be frustratingly difficult.
The gameplay can become repetitive after a while, as the core mechanics revolve around finding and killing spiders in similar environments.

gameplay
82 mentions
38 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with a mix of interesting mechanics, puzzles, and a humorous theme centered around hunting spiders. While many players appreciate the colorful graphics and variety of weapons, some criticize the repetitiveness and certain mechanics, such as the lawnmower feature and unintuitive controls. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience for those who enjoy lighthearted, chaotic gameplay, despite some minor flaws.
- “The gameplay is simple: kill spiders to progress, complete objectives to unlock secrets, go to the next level, repeat.”
- “But underneath the exterior layer, the game offers engaging gameplay, explore-worthy environments, and a variety of weapons and features.”
- “The arsenal of weapons and upgrades make the gameplay not get stale and the physics portion make it hilarious.”
- “Hunt spiders in your house with the most godawful unintuitive interface and progress mechanics which the tutorial doesn't even try to explain, leaving you to look up forum posts explaining why you can't open the bathroom door the game is telling you to open five minutes into the game.”
- “On a final note, I have to give this game a 4/10; it's way too expensive for the boring gameplay you're getting.”
- “[uninspired design in levels and mechanics, spider types offer no real variety in gameplay, equipment upgrades are useless, not really funny or scary, the campaign is stretched with low-quality objectives]”
story
77 mentions
31 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as surprisingly engaging, with an interesting backstory revealed through collectibles and environmental storytelling, despite the core gameplay being repetitive and focused on killing spiders. While some players found the missions enjoyable and the narrative elements compelling, others criticized the lack of a cohesive story and the tedious nature of certain quests. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun challenges and a lighthearted narrative, though it may not appeal to those seeking a deep storyline.
- “Over all a really great game with decent storytelling about killing many different kinds of spiders in many different ways.”
- “The one thing that does keep me interested in the game is the story and how they use level design to build narrative tension.”
- “I wasn't expecting it from the demo, but the game has a pretty thorough story to follow along with throughout your playthrough.”
- “The concept is repetitive, and there isn't a real story here, just start up a level and kill spiders.”
- “I am not fine with not completing the gauntlets means not completing the 10 storyline missions.”
- “For its price, a very fun game, despite the fact that this game is about killing spiders it has lots of story content to it.”
humor
68 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, particularly in the absurdity of killing spiders using a variety of unconventional methods. Many reviews highlight the game's comedic elements, such as funny side quests and unexpected scenarios, making it a fun experience for those who enjoy lighthearted gameplay. Overall, the game's humor is a significant draw, contributing to its appeal as a quirky and enjoyable title.
- “Honestly one of the most funny but amazing games out there, this game is amazing, the action in it is either spider killing or something unexpected.”
- “The Christmas modifier is hilarious - occasional gifts, but the Jedi laser sword is a wrecking machine - even if you only play the Christmas version - do it to get this hilariously fun weapon.”
- “Kill It With Fire is a very humorous game that is also quite fun.”
graphics
49 mentions
43 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a low-poly, colorful art style that many players find appealing and fitting for its casual gameplay. While some reviews note the graphics as simplistic or dated, they are often described as functional and well-suited to the game's whimsical theme, contributing to an enjoyable experience despite some limitations in graphics options. Overall, the visuals are considered charming and effective, enhancing the fun and humor of the gameplay.
- “Graphics are simple and yet so colorful; mechanics are great, and I find the game relaxing and fun.”
- “The graphics look amazing and it's one of my favorite games of all time. Trying to complete all the arachno gauntlets is very fun.”
- “Real proof that you don't need high-res graphics to make a good game.”
- “Especially for a game with such low graphics.”
- “No way to turn off motion blur on top of barebones graphics options.”
- “Just don't be put off by the dated graphics and sloppy controls.”
music
40 mentions
43 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric and engaging soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players noted issues with volume levels, particularly in the main menu, and found the ambient music repetitive over time. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received for its fitting themes and dramatic elements, there are calls for more variety and adjustments to improve the listening experience.
- “The soundtrack is amazing, and the gameplay even better.”
- “Different spider types and gameplay configurations are all good fun and offer some additional value, while a smooth rock'n'roll and jazz soundtrack keeps it cool and enjoyable.”
- “The sound design and music are absolutely on point, especially the changes in music when you get closer and closer to a spider that thinks it's clever and can hide.”
- “The music destroyed my eardrums when I started the game; all good, went to the settings.”
- “Although the music was great, for some reason, the main menu music was way too loud.”
- “The frame rate isn't ever compromised in any way, but the soundtrack is buggy and often cuts out.”
replayability
24 mentions
42 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and worth revisiting for challenges and secrets, many note that it is relatively short, with a campaign lasting around 5-10 hours, leading to diminished replay value after completing all objectives. Although there are fun elements and potential for casual play, the lack of additional content like a level editor or multiplayer options limits long-term engagement. Overall, while it offers some replay value, it may not sustain interest for extended periods.
- “It has good replay value if you want to do all the challenges and mysteries or want to try different approaches.”
- “Basically great game, very fun, and very replayable.”
- “Lots of fun surprises and hidden secrets make for good replay value.”
- “Overall, phenomenal concept and great implementation, but don't look for much replay value.”
- “It takes around 6 hours to complete the story, and 10 to complete the full game, though once you complete it there isn't much replayability.”
- “Campaign completed with 100% achievements at ~5 hours with little replay value.”
grinding
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
56 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly after completing the campaign, as the focus shifts to collecting items and completing repetitive tasks. While some enjoy the rewards of grinding, such as unlocking new weapons, many express frustration with slow movement speeds and cumbersome controls that exacerbate the grind. Overall, the experience can feel like a chore, especially when aiming for 100% completion.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Second thing is that there isn't much to do after you've finished the campaign other than go back and get all the collectibles, which can be quite tedious and annoying even with the tracker upgrade that shows you where all the collectibles are.”
- “Movement speed is also so slow (even with the sprint upgrade unlocked) that a lot of the challenges are just tedious to complete.”
- “Tedious objectives, too short time limits, and limited ammo count ruin the entire game.”
optimization
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players reporting significant performance issues, particularly when using v-sync and during intense moments like firing multiple RPG shots. Many users experienced slowdowns and unoptimized elements, such as fire effects, which detracted from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Let's talk performance first; I played 12 hours with V-Sync off because it made my frames die on the inside.”
- “Willer Dafoe's best performance yet :)”
- “Let's talk performance first: I played 12 hours with V-Sync off because it made my frames die on the inside.”
- “The only thing that I didn't like was the fact that fire is extremely unoptimized.”
- “Fun game, but it runs slowly if you use more than 2 RPG shots (if your PC is as bad as mine).”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, with one feeling immersed in the role of Batman and others finding joy in unique gameplay elements like the wholesome laser sword. However, some frustrations arise from gameplay mechanics, indicating a mix of positive and negative emotional responses.
- “It really made me feel like Batman.”
- “It made me feel better.”
- “Played it because of the Christmas event and boy, the laser sword is wholesome.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a well-crafted blend of suspenseful settings, engaging music, and humorous sound design, all of which enhance the fast-paced action and overall enjoyment. Players appreciate the simplicity of the graphics and controls, which contribute to an immersive experience that resonates positively, leading to high expectations for future developments.
- “The sets and simplicity of graphics and controls create a masterfully suspenseful atmosphere, complemented by good fast-paced action that everyone can enjoy at its finest.”
- “When this game was in its early stages of development, I thought I would like it, but seeing what is in the full version, I love this game. The music is very atmospheric, the sounds are amazing, and the sense of humor is very funny. I hope to see this game grow in popularity for all the hard work that was put into it and the risk that was taken to start development in the first place. I very much enjoyed this game and can't wait for the sequel.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game maintains a stable frame rate, ensuring smooth gameplay; however, users report issues with the soundtrack, which frequently cuts out and exhibits bugs.
- “The frame rate is never compromised, but the soundtrack is buggy and often cuts out.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “The game has a tendency to freeze during key moments, which ruins the immersion.”