Kill The Bad Guy

Kill the Bad Guy puts a unique and violent spin on the puzzle genre with some success, but the repetitive level design and soundtrack won’t keep you coming back.

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In "Kill The Bad Guy", you play as a member of a secret society determined to rid the world of war criminals and other malefactors. Using weapons and traps, your task is to eliminate targets in a way that appears accidental, all while avoiding detection. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with the latter introducing new challenges and opportunities for cooperation. Overall, it's a darkly humorous and strategic title that tests your ability to think on your feet and plan ahead.

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51%

Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and humorous concept where players set up traps to eliminate the 'bad guy' in creative ways.
The minimalist graphics and aesthetic are visually appealing, providing a distinct style that enhances the gameplay experience.
There are a variety of levels and challenges, offering a decent amount of content for players who enjoy puzzle games.

The controls are often clunky and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating and leading to inconsistent results.
Many levels feel repetitive and lack the creative freedom players expect, often leading to a trial-and-error experience.
The humor can be inconsistent and in poor taste, mixing dark themes with lighthearted scenarios, which may not resonate with all players.

graphics
25 mentions
48 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple and minimalistic, with a stylish aesthetic that some players appreciate. However, there are mixed opinions, as some find the visuals lacking in personality and texture, leading to a perception of laziness in design. Overall, while the graphics may not be demanding on hardware, they are seen as a double-edged sword, contributing to both the game's charm and its shortcomings in gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are simple and really great, very minimalistic and everything is in style.”
- “I enjoy the game idea and the aesthetics.”
- “The game graphics look simple, but the style is nice and well-fitted to the game.”
- “A simple puzzle game that screams mobile port with its counterintuitive controls and a graphical and sound style that screams lazy and devoid of any personality or inspiration.”
- “Even though graphics would imply that the game is not too hardware hungry, at times it will bring my, let's say, mediocre gaming PC, which is able to run most AAA titles in way better quality, to its knees.”
- “Graphics are not good; gameplay is clunky.”
music
25 mentions
28 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and memorable, particularly the title screen song, while others describe it as repetitive and annoying. Although a few appreciate the soundtrack's uniqueness and aesthetic contribution, many express a desire for a more varied and engaging musical experience. Overall, the music is seen as a polarizing aspect that may enhance the game's appeal for some but detracts from the experience for others.
- “I wish you could buy the soundtrack because I love the music for this game.”
- “Catchy background music.”
- “The soundtrack is perfect.”
- “The music also gets tired and repetitive.”
- “However, the controls are frustratingly awful and the music is just plain bad and repetitive.”
- “It's like every other puzzle game I've played recently, only there's no standout style; I don't like the music/sound and it all feels a bit unfinished.”
humor
22 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of dark and quirky elements, often delivered through clever flavor text and funny achievements, which some players find entertaining. However, the humor can be hit or miss, with some descriptions falling flat or feeling repetitive after a while. Overall, while many players appreciate the comedic aspects, they also note that the humor may not sustain interest throughout the gameplay.
- “It's funny, it's challenging (frustrating at times) and it's bloody great!”
- “This game is about killing, but it's a fun, lightweight game that mostly succeeds by blending cunning logic- and physics-based puzzles with a great sense of humor relating to the daydream revenge fantasies that we all have about taking out everyone from serial killers to rapists.”
- “All in all, a funny puzzler with a very original style.”
gameplay
21 mentions
19 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the control mechanics frustrating and the objectives repetitive. While some appreciate the innovative concepts and entertaining puzzles, others criticize the clunky execution and lack of depth, leading to a shallow experience overall. Despite these issues, the game offers a substantial amount of content and some enjoyable moments, particularly for those who can overlook its shortcomings.
- “Much of the gameplay is in figuring out what to do.”
- “The objectives are very repetitive, but the puzzles and general gameplay are very fun.”
- “This game has a simple to use mechanic which makes it entertaining and fun.”
- “That, together with the fact that this is only my second review in ten years on Steam, should give you an idea as to just how frustrating my experience of this game's control mechanics has been.”
- “Even the hotspot interaction often requires additional steps, such as filling gauges to operate, further confusing and muddling the gameplay and experience.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly shallow for a game that can be roughly identified as 'Rube Goldberg'-style.”
story
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of dark humor and unsettling themes, juxtaposing lighthearted elements like quirky villains with serious real-world issues, which can create a jarring experience. Players engage in repetitive missions focused on creatively eliminating targets, but the narrative lacks depth and coherence, often feeling disjointed. While the game offers a substantial number of levels, the storytelling is overshadowed by its blunt execution and reliance on shock value.
- “Yeah, sometimes you can get a few laughs when the game tells you that this bad guy honks at traffic, or that another puts pineapple on pizza, but immediately after, the game decides to delve into the story of a real-world serial killer and rapist, detailing what he has done... and then goes back to the bad guy who left the lid up on the bathroom.”
- “On the plus side, you're essentially the Interpol of vigilantes, and there's one mission where you can literally kill someone with a dead dog - and you get an achievement for it.”
- “Game offers 66 levels in total (60 story, 6 bonus levels).”
- “Yeah, sometimes you can get a few laughs when the game tells you that this bad guy honks at traffic, or that another puts pineapple on pizza, but immediately after, the game decides to include the story of a real-world serial killer and rapist, detailing what he has done... and then goes back to the bad guy who left the lid up on the bathroom.”
- “At first, I hoped this game would provide me with a lot of ways to kill the bad guy, but on the contrary, it is pretty blunt for each mission.”
- “This black humor puzzle game is quite repetitive: in each mission, you have to 'kill the bad guy' by means of some object, or a combination of objects in the scenery.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with some achievements requiring excessive time and effort, leading to frustration. While there are moments of humor, they do little to alleviate the overall monotony, particularly with certain achievements that feel more like chores than enjoyable challenges.
- “Its few moments of relief and humor fail to offset what became a tediously sore bore and chore.”
- “Some of the achievements are funny, but many are grindy.”
- “It feels repetitive, and rather than harder puzzles, they become tedious.”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as limited, with some players noting only a slight value in revisiting it despite its good graphics and acceptable sound.
- “I don't see it being replayable.”
- “The graphics are good, the sound is acceptable, and there's a bit of replay value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally perceived as bland, characterized by a predominantly white color palette that lacks vibrancy and depth.
- “The atmosphere of the game is overall bland, as it's mostly white and not very colorful.”
- “The environments feel lifeless and lack any real sense of immersion.”
- “There is a distinct absence of mood or tension, making it hard to feel engaged with the game.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
200 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, citing bugs that hinder menu navigation and frustrating level designs that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is incredibly buggy, making it frustrating to navigate the menus.”
- “Some levels are so poorly designed that I find it hard to stay engaged.”