King Smash

About

King Smash is a single player action game. It was developed by 8BITLAB and was released on November 19, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"King Smash - TopDown" is a fast-paced game with slasher elements, where you wield a hammer to defeat opponents and navigate levels using blocks for cover or destruction. With beautiful pixel-art, multiple levels, and increasing difficulty, players must build tactics to conquer each battle. Level destructibility adds an extra layer of strategy to the gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

King Smash features beautiful pixel-art visuals and engaging level design, providing a nostalgic yet fresh experience.
The game offers a mix of intense slashing and tactical gameplay, making it a thrilling adventure for fans of the genre.
Players appreciate the humor and fun factor, describing it as a great option for relaxation and enjoyment.

Some players find the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, especially compared to similar titles.
There are mentions of needing improvements and fixes to enhance the overall experience.
A few users expressed frustration with their own performance, indicating that the game can be challenging and may lead to self-doubt.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of King Smash is characterized by its straightforward mechanics, reminiscent of Hotline Miami, but lacks a narrative depth and variety in tools, relying solely on a hammer. However, players appreciate the engaging level design and the unique level destruction mechanic that adds an interesting layer to the experience.
- “There is an interesting level destruction mechanic in this game.”
- “The level design is impressive and adds to the overall gameplay experience.”
- “King Smash is a game similar in mechanics to Hotline Miami but without a plot and masks; we only have a hammer in our arsenal.”
- “The gameplay is quite usual and lacks any standout features.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful pixel-art style, evoking nostalgia for classic games while presenting a modern twist. Players appreciate the engaging visuals that enhance the tactical gameplay experience across various levels and difficulties.
- “With beautiful pixel-art visuals, numerous levels, and varying difficulty, it offers an engaging and tactical gaming experience.”
- “It resembles the old favorite games from childhood, but with new, stunning graphics.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, particularly through its quirky premise of a bearded character humorously defeating enemies with a hammer, making it an enjoyable and relaxing experience for players.
- “A very funny and cool game for a bearded man who goes and hits his enemies with a hammer on the head. For me, it's a great option to relax.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of King Smash is notably lacking, as players have pointed out that the game features no plot or narrative elements, focusing solely on gameplay mechanics reminiscent of Hotline Miami, but with a singular weapon—a hammer.
- “King Smash is a game similar in mechanics to Hotline Miami but without a plot and masks; we only have a hammer in our arsenal.”
- “King Smash is a game similar in mechanics to Hotline Miami but lacks a compelling story and character development.”