King of the Streets

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King of the Streets is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Field Magic and was released on April 25, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

King of the Streets '20 is the spiritual successor to the 2011 indie hit King of the Streets. Inspired by 80s-90s 2d Arcade fighters, King of the Streets brings elements of all of them and makes a fun, nostalgic arcade experience in the comfort of your own home. Developed by a kiwi, King of the Streets shows off a lot of Aotearoa (New Zealand) including our culture, places, te reo Māori and sla…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

King of the Streets is fun and easy to get into, with an immaculate vibe and a great soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
The game features a diverse character roster with unique fighting styles, providing plenty of replay value and opportunities for mastery.
The graphics and animations are well-represented, reminiscent of classic fighting games, and the art style adds a unique charm to the overall presentation.

The game suffers from input lag and buggy controller support, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
There is a lack of depth in the fighting mechanics, with limited offensive techniques and a broken combo system that encourages button mashing.
The initial character selection is limited, and the game has been abandoned by the developer, leaving many bugs unresolved.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a stylized art style with mildly lifelike fighters and surreal animations reminiscent of older arcade games like Killer Instinct. Players appreciate the aesthetic representation of a culturally significant theme, alongside smooth animations that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Aesthetically speaking, this is a game about a sorely under-represented, and oftentimes, misrepresented culture and people.”
- “Fighters also move and animate in a way that reminds me of the graphics engine used in the older arcade versions of Killer Instinct.”
- “The graphics are pre-rendered like the old Killer Instinct.”
- “The art style presents some mildly lifelike fighters that are stylized with subtle touches of surreal movement.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the graphics and animations, while others criticize its mechanical shortcomings. Although certain characters exhibit cool moves that showcase potential, the overall gameplay experience is seen as lacking compared to more polished titles, leading to concerns about its value for the price. Players express hope for future improvements through developer feedback.
- “I think the game is good; this includes the graphics, the animations, and the feeling of the gameplay.”
- “I'm going to sneak a positive in here because B-Pac also has an OTG grab and a crouch grab shining wizard, and I genuinely feel like his moves look cool as hell. He's a great example of what this game could be if the mechanics were tightened up.”
- “I hope people continue to support the developer (particularly in feedback!) because I want to see this game's style and the mechanical parts that work well developed further.”
- “Unfortunately, KOTS is lacking in all the areas that matter for gameplay.”
- “I have a feeling $20 is way too steep for most people given the problems outlined above (compare this to, say, the polish of Punch Planet, which is still in early access, made only by three people, and still quite complete when compared to KOTS).”
- “I genuinely feel like his stuff looks cool as hell. He's a great example of what this game could be if the gameplay were mechanically tightened up.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features an energetic soundtrack that enhances the fighting experience, with an outstanding original soundtrack (OST) that complements the gameplay perfectly.
- “This is all accompanied by a banging soundtrack that'll be sure to get you in the mood to throw hands.”
- “This game also has a great OST that's perfect for a fighting game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's humor to be exceptionally entertaining, often describing it as "funny as hell."
- “This game is funny as hell.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and hilarious situations that unfold in the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Kots offers significant replayability, encouraging players to continue beyond their initial playthrough of the single-player modes.
- “Kots also includes plenty of replay value to keep you engaged beyond the first run of its single-player modes.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from stability issues primarily due to buggy controller support, which has been a significant concern for users.
- “The main issue with the game is that controller support is buggy.”