Kinduo
- July 29, 2021
- Guimaraf Studio
- 3h median play time
Kinduo is a local multiplayer platformer game, offering both single-player and co-op modes for 2 players. In this cute and colorful game, players control elemental friends, each with unique abilities, navigating through 30 stages across three diverse biomes. Overcome obstacles using various mechanics such as pushing boxes, manipulating electricity, breaking ice blocks, and more.
Reviews
- Charming art style with bright, colorful graphics that are family-friendly.
- Relaxing gameplay that is perfect for winding down and enjoyable in co-op mode.
- Smooth level progression with new abilities introduced throughout the game, making it engaging.
- The game is quite short, typically completed in under two hours, leaving players wanting more content.
- Pacing issues can make the gameplay feel slow at times, and many puzzles are too easy.
- Co-op mechanics may feel underdeveloped, with some players feeling that both characters should have more to do simultaneously.
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, bright, and colorful art style, featuring cute pixel graphics that enhance the family-friendly appeal. Reviewers appreciate the cohesive and polished design, which balances a retro aesthetic with clear visibility, making it visually engaging for players. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the enjoyable experience, complemented by a lovely soundtrack and well-designed puzzles.
“Absolutely great co-op game, with lovely graphics that manage to balance a retro look with clean, easy visibility.”
“The graphics and design is really cohesive and great looking.”
“Very polished graphics, nice music and very challenging puzzles, I recommend it!”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as relaxing and suitable for winding down, making it an ideal choice for casual play. It features fun and unique mechanics that keep the experience fresh, making it accessible for younger players and a good introduction to gaming concepts.
“Relaxing gameplay: perfect for winding down.”
“Super fun little game, just enough new and unique mechanics across the playtime to keep it fresh and interesting and quits while it's ahead.”
“This is something you play with a five year old to introduce them to gameplay mechanics.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its charm and quality, complementing the cute characters and polished graphics. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a significant aspect that enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable alongside the interesting and challenging puzzles.
“Charismatic characters, cool music, and challenging level design.”
“Very polished graphics, nice music and very challenging puzzles, I recommend it!”
“Cute main characters, lovely graphics, nice soundtrack, interesting puzzles; was such a lovely way to spend an hour.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, which is enhanced by a progressively increasing difficulty that keeps players engaged and entertained as they navigate through each level.
“But after each level, the difficulty grows at a good pace, making it really funny to discover how to keep going!”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
“There is absolutely no story to speak of.”
“The game feels like it lacks any narrative depth.”
“I was disappointed by the absence of a coherent storyline.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Kinduo" is praised for its heartwarming and relaxing emotional experience, making it an ideal game to enjoy with a friend. The cooperative gameplay enhances the emotional connection and overall enjoyment.
“Kinduo is a heartwarming, relaxing adventure that's best with a friend.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to needing a "second life" to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”