Kill the Twister

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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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Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive experience, combining platforming and shooting mechanics in a unique boss fight against a tornado.
It's a free game that provides surprisingly enjoyable gameplay, with satisfying movement and combat mechanics.
Players appreciate the short playtime and the overall fun factor, making it a great way to kill time.

Controls can feel unintuitive, particularly the jumping mechanics, which some players found complicated and frustrating.
There are reports of technical issues, such as freezing during gameplay, which detracted from the experience for some users.
The game lacks certain features like an invert Y-axis option, which some players felt would improve the controls.

gameplay
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Gameplay in the game presents a learning curve, particularly with platforming mechanics that can initially feel unintuitive, leading to frequent deaths. However, once players acclimate, the experience becomes highly satisfying, showcasing a variety of fun mechanics that suggest potential for future development.
- “A lot more to it than I was expecting, and some fun mechanics were used here.”
- “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!”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered enjoyable but not exceptional, with a brief narrative that can be completed in 15 to 30 minutes. While some players appreciate the fun elements and challenge, there are calls for a longer storyline and additional features like co-op mode to enhance the experience.
- “Nice little storyline, good 15 - 30 minute play.”
- “Greatest story ever.”
- “The story feels rushed and lacks depth, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
- “I found the characters to be one-dimensional and their motivations unclear.”
- “The narrative is disjointed, making it hard to stay engaged with the overall plot.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes during the third phase, preventing progress and interaction with key items like the rocket launcher.
- “I have no idea why the game freezes on the third phase, and I can't go pick up the rocket launcher.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I've experienced multiple stability issues, including random disconnects and lag spikes.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is noted for being enjoyable and fitting the fast-paced shooter gameplay, but it is hindered by copyright issues that prevent users from creating video content. Overall, the soundtrack complements the fun combat experience, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “Very fun fast-paced shooter, it's man against nature, his longtime enemy, and it's up to us to defeat that twister. The soundtrack is good, the combat is fun, and it takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour. It's free, so play it; it's great!”
- “I loved the game and wanted to make a video on it, but unfortunately the music in the game is copyrighted.”