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Kirchhoff's Revenge

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80%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
80% User Score Based on 85 reviews

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Kirchhoff's Revenge is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Gerd Kortemeyer et al. and was released on December 31, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Kirchhoff is annoyed because nobody appreciates his circuit laws! You get transported to his secret lair and won't be able to get out until you show mastery!

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews
story3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game is a fun and educational way to learn about basic electrical principles and circuits.
  • It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in learning about electronics.
  • The humorous commentary and unique puzzles add an entertaining element to the learning experience.
  • The controls are clunky and can be frustrating, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and long loading times between levels.
  • The presentation and graphics feel outdated, which may hinder immersion and enjoyment.

  • story

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

    The game's story is considered a fun and unique concept, featuring surprisingly good voiced storytelling, but it is also described as weird and not compelling enough for replay. While the narrative has potential, the overall execution is seen as passable, overshadowed by challenging controls and puzzles.

    • “Overall, Kirchhoff's Revenge is still a cute idea, passably executed, with surprisingly good, voiced storytelling.”

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay is characterized by straightforward controls and mechanics, making it feel simplistic and reminiscent of a point-and-click puzzle game. However, the first-person perspective is seen as a detriment, as it detracts from the puzzle-solving experience rather than enhancing it.

    • “The first-person gameplay is... well, it's there, but it detracts from the puzzles instead of reinforcing them.”
    • “It could be a point and click puzzle game and not change anything gameplay-wise.”
    • “The controls are simple and the mechanics are really straightforward: move around, pick up, rotate, place...”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some users praise its excellent aesthetic and rate it highly, others feel it requires optimization and improvements to enhance visual performance and fix existing bugs.

    • “Graphics: 9/10”
    • “First and foremost, this game has an excellent aesthetic.”
    • “It's a good game, but it really needs to be optimized; changing the graphics doesn't do anything, it always looks the same.”
    • “I think the release could use some more work to improve graphics, movements, and generally fix the few non-game-breaking bugs that are left.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    Overall, "Kirchhoff's Revenge" has faced criticism for its lack of optimization, with users noting performance issues and clunky controls. However, a recent update suggests improvements, as some players reported a smoother experience on the same hardware, though the game still requires further optimization to enhance graphics and reduce battery drain.

    • “The 2024 update: I have replayed this short, cute game again and didn't encounter any big performance issues anymore, even though I played it on the same machine.”
    • “The game is not particularly well optimized, and is a fair battery drain with somewhat clunky controls.”
    • “Kirchhoff's Revenge also suffers from a lack of optimization.”
    • “The game has significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
    • “Despite the updates, the optimization still feels lacking and affects gameplay.”

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game is described as both hilarious and well-commented, but it suffers from a lack of genuine wit, often resorting to condescending sarcasm that feels more insulting than funny. While some aspects of humor are rated highly, the overall tone detracts from the experience.

    • “Hilarious and nice commentary”
    • “Humor: 9/10”

  • stability

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

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches, such as disappearing objects during gameplay. Overall, the stability aspect has received a poor rating, indicating a frustrating experience for players.

    • “It is buggy; a 'light bulb' disappeared from the scenario just as I was putting it in the final position.”
    • “Glitches: 0/10”

  • music

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

    The music in the game, particularly the classical compositions, has received unexpected praise for enhancing the overall experience, despite some criticism regarding the controls. Players find the soundtrack enjoyable and a fitting backdrop for testing their skills.

    • “What I enjoy the most about it, which I didn't expect, is the classical music.”
    • “Good music, janky controls, fun way to test yourself.”

  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere attempts to evoke a Portal-like vibe, but many users feel it falls short due to outdated graphics reminiscent of a PS2 platformer, detracting from the intended immersive experience.

    • “Last but not least, the attempt to create an Aperture Science-esque atmosphere is ruined by the fact that everything looks like a PS2 platformer.”

  • emotional

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

    The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, such as the character's uncontrollable movement, which detracts from the intended immersive experience. While the concept has potential, the execution leaves players feeling frustrated rather than engaged.

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Kirchhoff's Revenge is a casual strategy game. Common tags for Kirchhoff's Revenge include free to play and indie.

Kirchhoff's Revenge is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Kirchhoff's Revenge was released on December 31, 2019.

Kirchhoff's Revenge was developed by Gerd Kortemeyer et al..

Kirchhoff's Revenge has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Kirchhoff's Revenge for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Kirchhoff's Revenge is a single player game.

Similar games include Dream, Planet Explorers, The Signal State, Escape Room: The Sick Colleague, Occupy Mars: The Game and others.