KIRO
- October 16, 2020
- Blekoh
Get on Steam"KIRO is a real-time horror text adventure game, where you play as the elected KIRO, navigating crypts beneath your town to destroy evil within. With randomly shuffled dungeons, timed actions, and multiple endings, KIRO offers a unique and intense experience, complete with Steam achievements. Can you handle the pressure and vanquish the evil below?"
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an innovative control system that combines typing with movement, creating intense and engaging gameplay.
- The art style and atmosphere are aesthetically pleasing, enhancing the overall experience and immersion.
- Replayability is high due to the randomized layout of the game, making each playthrough unique and exciting.
- The game can be quite dark, which may require players to adjust their settings for better visibility.
- Some players may find the typing mechanics challenging, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game is relatively short, which might leave some players wanting more content.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style and effective use of ambience, which enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight how the visuals, combined with a distinctive control mechanic, create an intense and challenging environment that sets the game apart in its genre.
“The graphics and sound, as well as this unique control mechanic, greatly enrich the gameplay, making it more intense and challenging.”
“Overall, the unique art style and the twist on adding horror to the genre sets the game apart.”
“As far as audiovisuals go, this game is both aesthetically pleasing and also able to provide a nice atmosphere with its great use of ambience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enhanced by impressive graphics and sound, along with a unique control mechanic that adds intensity and challenge to the overall experience.
“The graphics and sound, as well as this unique control mechanic, greatly enrich the gameplay, making it more intense and challenging.”
- story1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story centers around Kiro, a town hero on a quest to eliminate evil from the crypt beneath his town, engaging players through command-based interactions typical of the adventure genre.
“The game follows the adventure of a town hero named Kiro, on his quest to rid the crypt below the town of all evil.”
“As the genre suggests, you need to type in commands to move, open doors, open chests, battle, etc.”
“The story feels incredibly generic and lacks any real depth or originality.”
“Character development is almost non-existent, making it hard to care about the protagonist's journey.”
“The plot twists are predictable, and the overall narrative fails to engage the player.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to its ever-changing layout, which ensures a fresh experience with each playthrough.
“The layout of the game is different every time you load it up, making for some great replayability.”
“Each playthrough offers unique challenges and experiences, ensuring that no two games feel the same.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more, as I discover new paths and strategies.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its aesthetically pleasing audiovisuals and effective use of ambient sound, creating an immersive experience for players.
“As far as audiovisuals go, this game is both aesthetically pleasing and able to provide a nice atmosphere with its great use of ambience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game, particularly the ending song, has received high praise from users, highlighting its quality and emotional impact.
“The ending song is such a great piece of music.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“The music really enhances the emotional experience of the game.”
