Kill The Plumber

About

"Kill The Plumber" is a unique platformer game where you play as the enemies, with the goal of defeating the classic video game character, the plumber. With various levels and characters to choose from, players must use different abilities and strategies to outsmart and defeat the plumber. The game offers a humorous and fresh take on the traditional platformer genre.

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Play Modes

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

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and humorous twist on the classic platformer genre, allowing players to control the enemies instead of the hero.
Many players find the puzzles challenging and engaging, providing a fun experience for those who enjoy strategic gameplay.
The concept of playing as the antagonist in a familiar setting is creative and has the potential for entertaining gameplay.

The controls are often described as sluggish and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many levels are criticized for being overly difficult or requiring pixel-perfect timing, which can detract from the enjoyment.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that it lacks content and replayability compared to its free flash version.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features a strong concept, but it suffers from issues like trial and error mechanics and some unpolished elements, leading to a sense of staleness over time. While controls are responsive and intuitive, the overall gameplay experience is rated moderately, with a score of 7/10.
- “Although the gameplay is huge.”
- “Controls have great response, the plumber always behaves as it should (nothing erratic), and the mechanics are easy to grasp.”
- “The idea is killer, the gameplay less so.”
- “Fun at first, but quickly becomes stale due to trial and error gameplay and bad movement mechanics.”
- “Some mechanics seem a little unpolished, but this game is really fun.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly in secret endings and gameplay from the enemy's perspective. Many users report laughing out loud and enjoying the comedic elements, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the humor significantly enhances the gaming experience.
- “There are also secret endings... one of them is quite funny.”
- “Just plain funny 1000/10.”
- “Hilarious, and fun to play from the enemy perspective.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that while the game's controls add a layer of challenge, the overall experience is hindered by its relatively short length, resulting in limited replayability.
- “The game is also relatively short, and replayability seems limited.”
- “The controls are playable, although not optimal, and some of the challenge of the game comes from dealing with this imprecision.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a balanced art style that avoids extremes of cartoonishness or stiffness, contributing to the game's enjoyable aesthetic.
- “The art style strikes a perfect balance, avoiding both a cartoonish look and a stiff appearance.”
- “The graphics are impressive, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “The visuals are stunning, bringing the game's world to life in a captivating way.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
The game's story is not particularly deep, but it offers a retelling that maintains momentum, enhanced by the inclusion of "cheat" codes from classic games that modify gameplay.
- “The developers have included 'cheat' codes from classic games that alter how it plays.”
- “The game isn't super deep, but they have tried to create a retelling of the story that helps to keep things moving.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks the depth needed to engage players fully.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with the story or care about the outcomes.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game tends to become repetitive and irritating over time, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The music gets grating after a while.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
- “The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”