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Kill The Plumber

Kill the Plumber has a fantastic concept that fails to deliver in both execution and presentation.
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62%Game Brain Score
humor, music
gameplay, story
66% User Score Based on 82 reviews
Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

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Kill The Plumber is a single player action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Keybol and was released on December 31, 2015. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews
humor6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and creative twist on the classic platforming genre, allowing players to control the enemies instead of the hero.
  • Many levels provide a satisfying challenge, requiring strategic thinking and precise timing to achieve three-star ratings.
  • The humorous concept and engaging gameplay can lead to fun moments, especially for those who enjoy puzzle games and speedrunning.
  • The controls are often sluggish and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute the required actions in a timely manner.
  • Level design can be inconsistent, with some levels feeling overly difficult or relying on trial and error rather than skill.
  • The game is relatively short and lacks content compared to its price, especially since a free version is available elsewhere.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, offering a creative remix of classic platforming mechanics that initially feels fun and engaging, but quickly becomes repetitive and frustrating due to tight execution windows and some unpolished mechanics. While the controls are responsive and the game effectively teaches its mechanics, many players find the overall experience lacking in depth and polish, leading to a sense of staleness over time.

    • “It's more than just a Mario parody; it's a remix of the typical platforming mechanics in bite-sized chunks.”
    • “Generally, gameplay is quite demanding and simultaneously satisfying.”
    • “Controls have great response, the plumber always behaves as it should (nothing erratic), and the mechanics are easy to grasp.”
    • “The windows for correct execution have very tight margins and the gameplay feels very constricted and repetitive.”
    • “I liked the idea behind the game, but the gameplay was ultimately lacking.”
    • “Fun at first, but quickly becomes stale due to trial and error gameplay and bad movement mechanics.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 reviewers express that the comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making it both hilarious and enjoyable to play.

    • “Just plain funny 1000/10”
    • “Laughing out loud literally.”
    • “Hilarious, and fun to play from the enemy perspective.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its jolly and cute qualities, others find it grating over time. Additionally, there are criticisms regarding the overall quality of the music, suggesting it feels rushed and reminiscent of a free flash game.

    • “The art is cute and the music is jolly.”
    • “Great music”
    • “Good music”
    • “If this didn't feel like a rushed, free flash game with awful music and had proper controller support, it could've been pretty good.”
    • “The music gets grating after a while.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Kill the Plumber" offers a unique twist by presenting the narrative from the perspective of the antagonist, diverging from the traditional hero's journey. While not overly complex, it effectively maintains player engagement through its retelling and the inclusion of classic game "cheat" codes that enhance gameplay. Overall, it provides a refreshing take on a familiar tale, delivering both fun and unexpected plot developments.

    • “Kill the Plumber gives us an opportunity to see the other side of the story everyone knows so well.”
    • “I like this game because it has a variety of hours of fun and levels and features a good plot twist, as in some other games about plumbers, you are always the hero!”
    • “The game isn't super deep, but they have tried to create a retelling of the story that helps to keep things moving, plus the developers have included 'cheat' codes from classic games that alter how it plays.”
    • “What if a story is a bit different?”
    • “Kill the plumber gives us an opportunity to see the other side of the story everyone knows so well.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Kill the Plumber" are considered decent, fitting well within the realm of typical flash productions. Reviewers appreciate the art style for striking a balance between being neither overly cartoony nor too rigid, contributing to the game's fun concept.

    • “Pros: fun game with a great idea and decent graphics.”
    • “Graphically, 'Kill the Plumber' doesn't stand out from other Flash productions.”
    • “The art style doesn't look too cartoony nor too stiff.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that while the game's controls add a layer of challenge, they are not optimal, which may affect the overall experience. Additionally, the relatively short length of the game contributes to a perception of 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.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences stability issues, particularly when players achieve a three-star rating multiple times consecutively, leading to freezes and regression to earlier stages.

    • “The game has issues where if you get a three-star rating several times in a row, it freezes and sends you back a few stages.”
    • “I frequently experience crashes during gameplay, which makes it frustrating to progress.”
    • “The game often lags and stutters, especially during intense moments, ruining the overall experience.”
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Kill The Plumber is a action adventure game with fantasy theme.

Kill The Plumber is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Steam Deck and others.

Kill The Plumber was released on December 31, 2015.

Kill The Plumber was developed by Keybol.

Kill The Plumber has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Kill The Plumber is a single player game.

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