- July 25, 2019
- Arc System Works
- 5h median play time
KILL la KILL: IF
Kill la Kill The Game: IF managed to exceed my expectations in almost every way delivering a fantastic experience for Kill la Kill fans like myself who have been waiting a long time for a game.
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About
"KILL la KILL: IF" is an action game based on the popular anime series. Play as Satsuki, Ryuko, or other characters in 1v1 battles, using unique abilities and combos. The game features a original story supervised by the anime's creators, and offers multiple game modes including story mode and online multiplayer.











- The game captures the art style and spirit of the anime, with beautiful visuals and animations.
- Combat is fun and engaging, with a unique system that allows for creative combos and character diversity.
- The story mode offers an interesting alternate narrative for fans of the anime, featuring original voice actors.
- The PC port is poorly optimized, leading to frequent crashes, frame rate drops, and other technical issues.
- The roster is limited, with only 10 characters available, which may disappoint players looking for more variety.
- The story mode is short and heavily reliant on cutscenes, making it feel rushed and lacking depth.
story
700 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story mode of "Kill la Kill: IF" has received mixed reviews, with many fans expressing disappointment over its brevity and reliance on cutscenes, which can make it feel rushed and disjointed. While the narrative offers an alternate take on the anime's plot, it often lacks depth and coherence, particularly for newcomers unfamiliar with the source material. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the effort to capture the anime's essence and enjoy the unique gameplay elements, though the overall experience is hindered by a limited character roster and a dead online community.
“Very nice alternative story for the anime.”
“The new alternate story line is very interesting and they go out of their way to capture the same feel that the anime had.”
“The story mode is honestly a massive highlight in this game for me.”
“Personally, as a big Kill la Kill fan, the story mode was a letdown.”
“The story has barely been touched and that was arguably the whole point of this game (hence the name 'if').”
“The story is very boring and it barely has any content.”
Kill la Kill The Game IF Nintendo Switch Review
Kill la Kill's modest first game adds something new to the series, but leaves a little more to be desired.
66%Kill La Kill IF Review
Kill La Kill IF wants to show off all that was great about the 2013 anime, but between a muddled story mode, small character roster, and questionable mechanics, it doesn't quite stick the landing.
45%Review: Kill la Kill The Game: IF
Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
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