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Kill the Twister

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92%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
92% User Score Based on 88 reviews

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Kill the Twister is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Jakoby and was released on April 11, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

A Storm is Approaching... In this self contained FPS boss fight, players will use a dynamic movement system to navigate the scores of rubble orbiting an enormous tornado. While dodging falling debris, cyclones and lightning strikes, players will hunt down explosives to hurl into the tornado, then blast them with a shotgun to deal massive damage. With a rough completion time of around 30…

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Unique and original premise focusing on battling a giant tornado with a playful and humorous tone.
  • Engaging and dynamic gameplay with responsive movement mechanics and a satisfying combat loop involving explosive barrels and shotgun use.
  • Well-paced and focused experience that is short but leaves a memorable impression, with accessibility options and supportive presentation.
  • Limited content and variety, with little beyond the main tornado boss fight and no extensive progression or customization.
  • Some control and movement mechanics are unintuitive or complicated, causing frustration with jumping and platforming.
  • Occasional technical issues such as game freezes and minor collision bugs, potentially impacting playability.

  • gameplay

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The gameplay is centered around a large-scale boss battle against a destructive storm, offering a clever and focused experience that combines action, timing, and positioning. While the mechanics require some time to master and can feel unintuitive or punishing at first, they create satisfying moments of fluid combat and adaptive strategy. Overall, it delivers a simple yet engaging loop with potential for expansion.

    • “What initially sounds like a joke quickly reveals itself as a clever gameplay concept, delivering a short but memorable experience that understands exactly what it wants to be.”
    • “As players become more comfortable with the movement mechanics, the battle begins to feel increasingly fluid, creating moments where dodging debris and positioning for attacks become genuinely satisfying.”
    • “The mechanic remains engaging because the tornado itself constantly interferes with plans, forcing players to adapt rather than relying on a predictable routine.”
    • “The gameplay felt unintuitive and I found myself dying and falling off platforms often without a chance to get my bearings.”
    • “It takes a little time to get used to the mechanics (especially the platforming), but once it clicks, the game feels incredibly satisfying!”
    • “This is a good start for a full game that could use some of the mechanics in this game, as well as the idea of attacking a storm.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The story, set in the 1990s, follows a weather forecaster facing a massive natural disaster and blends fast-paced action with humor and an unconventional boss fight. While not a deep or lengthy narrative, it offers an enjoyable, memorable experience that complements the game's engaging gameplay. Some players wished for a longer story or additional features like co-op mode.

    • “Set during the 1990s, the story follows a television weather forecaster who finds himself facing an unprecedented natural disaster.”
    • “The combination of fast movement, environmental chaos, humorous storytelling, and an unconventional boss battle creates a game that is easy to remember long after it ends.”
    • “Nice little storyline, good 15 - 30 minute play.”
    • “The comedians give us the usual "this game cured my cancer, saved my marriage, changed my life" story... sarcastic, but not useful if you want to know if the game is worth it.”
    • “Maybe a longer story, co-op mode???”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The graphics are minimalist low-poly 3D, which some gamers may find low quality and unappealing. However, they effectively complement the game's creative concept and energetic atmosphere, despite not pushing technical boundaries.

    • “While the graphics are not pushing technical boundaries, they effectively support the game's creative premise and energetic atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are top notch.”
    • “In terms of visuals, this features very low quality minimalist low poly 3d graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
    • “In terms of visuals, this features very low quality minimalist low poly 3d graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
    • “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor, characterized by its lighthearted tone, chaotic action, and quirky storytelling, is widely praised and adds to its memorable experience. However, some reviewers note that the humor can sometimes feel insincere, suggesting the positive reception should be viewed cautiously.

    • “The game never takes itself too seriously, and that sense of humor becomes one of its greatest strengths.”
    • “The combination of fast movement, environmental chaos, humorous storytelling, and an unconventional boss battle creates a game that is easy to remember long after it ends.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is playful and energetic, creating a unique experience that sets the game apart from conventional shooters. Although the graphics are not advanced, they effectively complement the game's creative and lively mood.

    • “The narrative exists mainly as a framework for the action, but it successfully establishes a playful atmosphere that makes the entire experience feel unique compared to conventional shooters.”
    • “While the graphics are not pushing technical boundaries, they effectively support the game's creative premise and energetic atmosphere.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's music features an engaging, fast-paced soundtrack that complements the intense combat and atmosphere well, though it is copyrighted, which may limit some uses outside of gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the fun and immersive experience.

    • “Very fun fast-paced shooter, it's man against nature, his longtime enemy, and it's up to us to murder that twister. Good soundtrack, fun combat, take like 30 mins-1 hr and it's free play, it's great.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users report stability issues, specifically game freezes occurring during the third phase that prevent progressing or picking up essential items like the rocket launcher.

    • “Have no idea why the game freezes on the third phase and I can't go pick up the rocket launcher.”
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Kill the Twister is a casual platformer game. Common tags for Kill the Twister include free to play, first-person, 3D, indie, linear and others.

Kill the Twister is available on PC and Windows.

Kill the Twister was released on April 11, 2025.

Kill the Twister was developed by Jakoby.

Kill the Twister has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Kill the Twister for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Kill the Twister is a single player game.

Similar games include Fishgun, Caster, Death in the Water 2, Frogmonster, Vertigo 2 and others.