KitHack Model Club

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"KitHack Model Club is a simulation game that allows 1-2 players to build and customize RC vehicles in a multiplayer setting. The game features physics-based mechanics, encouraging players to make every design decision count. With numerous parts, paint, and decals to choose from, create and race your unique vehicles in this ultimate model-building platform."

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 920 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

optimization22 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and intuitive building experience, reminiscent of Kerbal Space Program, allowing players to create a variety of vehicles including planes, boats, and cars.
Multiplayer functionality enhances the experience, enabling players to share creations and engage in dogfights or races with friends.
The developers are actively engaged with the community, providing regular updates and addressing bugs, which shows promise for future improvements.

The game suffers from performance issues, with many players experiencing low frame rates and crashes, particularly on lower-end systems.
The user interface and controls can be confusing and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and build effectively.
Despite its potential, the game feels incomplete with limited content and features, leading some players to feel it should still be in early access.

optimization
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
59%
25%
Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among players, with many reporting poor performance, especially with larger crafts and on lower-end hardware. While some users have managed to run the game smoothly, the consensus is that it requires substantial optimization updates, which the developers are actively working on. Despite these issues, players appreciate the game's potential and the developers' responsiveness to performance-related feedback.
- “That being said, I'm able to get it to run smoothly over 90% of the time on a 6-year-old gaming laptop.”
- “Finally, I need to give a shout-out to the devs. I haven't had major performance problems, but the devs are very active on the Discord helping people who have.”
- “The developer is already working on a new patch that should improve the performance of the game significantly, which is good for the people with lower-end PCs.”
- “The performance is pretty bad.”
- “The main issue I have is performance (it looks on par in graphics to an Xbox 360 game on very low settings and I can't get a stable 20fps with 16GB of RAM and a GTX 1650 Ti).”
- “Game is a lot of fun and there seems to be plenty to do, but the performance for the visual quality is insanely bad.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
57%
7%
The gameplay is highly praised for its intuitive mechanics and satisfying iterative design process, allowing players to easily build and fly various vehicles. Many users appreciate the improvements over previous titles like KSP, noting the fun in experimenting with different designs and the engaging multiplayer experience. However, some players mention the need for additional features and the presence of minor bugs that could affect gameplay.
- “I can see the vision; the game mechanics are well polished and there is a lot of potential, especially with the ability to create all kinds of vehicles.”
- “The gameplay loop of 'build, fly, crash, repeat until it's good enough' is very satisfying.”
- “There's so much fun in the iterative design/test gameplay that I've had hours go by, and in the blink of an eye, it was bedtime.”
- “For those who hate bugs, here are some missing features/bugs that might impact your gameplay.”
- “Mechanics: the game needs more features such as a way to drop bombs and other weapons from planes, etc.”
- “While the complexity of KSP comes from rocket science and knowing orbital mechanics, the complexity here comes from knowing what to assemble in the first place.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
74%
11%
The game's story aspect is currently lacking, with players expressing a desire for more structured content such as a campaign or career mode to provide a sense of progression. While there are some fun scenarios and a mission creator, the existing missions are brief and do not offer a compelling narrative experience. Many users hope for future updates to enhance the storytelling elements and overall mission depth.
- “The scenarios included are fun but quick, and I would really like to see a form of progression with these missions completed linearly with a fun little story.”
- “There's a scenario editor, which lets you place props, waypoints, and NPC craft in the scene, and control them all with some simple drag and drop logic or scripts - this lets you create your own races, obstacle courses, missions, etc. Also, this game has been designed from the start to make modding as easy as possible, so there will likely be many ways to tweak your experience in the future.”
- “I look forward to the fleshing out of gameplay modes, mission creator elements, and of course new parts, etc. It is made by the original creator of Kerbal Space Program, so it has that technical but humorous and fun gameplay.”
- “There is next to nothing here missions-wise.”
- “However, I did lose interest in the game quite quickly due to a lack of story/career mode.”
- “The first 'proof of concept' missions and scenarios are trickling out the workshop, but none of them are particularly good, consistent, or fun yet.”
stability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, affecting both single-player and multiplayer experiences, with issues ranging from inconsistent controls to system freezes. Despite these stability problems, many players find the game enjoyable and recommend it for its detailed aircraft building and engaging scenarios. The active community and developer support offer some reassurance, but players should be prepared for a frustrating experience due to the game's instability.
- “Game has been super buggy since the start.”
- “Massively buggy at the moment.”
- “Several extremely frustrating, inconsistent bugs that mean you spend most of your playtime resetting, troubleshooting, and fiddling instead of having fun.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
47%
9%
The game's graphics are described as simplistic yet pleasing, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. However, many users report significant performance issues, with low frame rates and frequent crashes, particularly on certain hardware configurations. Overall, while the graphics are appreciated for their style, optimization remains a major concern that detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are simplistic, although very pleasing.”
- “The graphics are great, the map is good, and it's fun to make stupid vehicles with friends.”
- “Decent graphics, great flying.”
- “The main issue I have is performance; it looks on par in graphics to an Xbox 360 game on very low settings, and I can't get a stable 20fps with 16GB of RAM and a GTX 1650 Ti.”
- “Performance: this is what kills the fun. I run my game on a 1050 Ti, it can render games at 60 fps with graphics way better than this one. I hope you guys can take some time just for optimization so everyone can play it.”
- “I'm getting less than 10fps in the editor with graphics settings cranked as low as they will go.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by whimsical and sarcastic elements reminiscent of Kerbal Space Program, with funny item descriptions and amusing physics interactions that can lead to unexpected and entertaining outcomes. While some darker humor from KSP is absent, the multiplayer features and rudimentary combat add a lighthearted charm, making the gameplay enjoyable and engaging. Overall, the humor enhances the technical aspects of the game, creating a fun and memorable experience.
- “Falange's whimsical humor is prevalent throughout, lending it the same charm as KSP, but with a more procedural build environment.”
- “This has multiplayer right out of the box, with some really funny rudimentary combat, and it is just so cool to see a bunch of people's other creations flying about.”
- “Funny and sarcastic item and part descriptions return from KSP, which is something I enjoy very much.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The atmosphere of the game is described as engaging and enjoyable, reminiscent of the excitement found in Kerbal Space Program (KSP), with players relishing the challenges of breaking through 10km, navigating sub-orbital and orbital flights, and experiencing the thrill of landing on the Mun. Despite limitations such as staying within the local atmosphere and using consumer-grade propulsion, the fun factor remains high, making the gameplay experience captivating.
- “Also, off the back of the incredible enjoyment I got from the various stages of KSP, another Harvester original - breaking 10km, fighting atmosphere, sub-orbital, orbital, safe returns, fundamental failures, landing on the gosh-darned Mun!”
- “It's like KSP but if KSP was an RC building game and you couldn't leave the local atmosphere and you were limited by consumer-grade propulsion, but that doesn't matter because it's fun.”
- “The atmosphere feels incredibly limiting, like you're stuck in a small sandbox with no real sense of exploration.”
- “It’s like KSP, but if KSP was an RC building game and you couldn't leave the local atmosphere, which makes the experience feel constrained.”
- “The game lacks a sense of immersion; the atmosphere doesn't draw you in or make you feel like you're part of a larger universe.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, likening their experience to the nostalgia and excitement of playing Kerbal Space Program (KSP) for the first time. Despite some bugs, the game's stability and improved features enhance the overall emotional impact, making it a memorable experience.
- “There are bugs, sure, but overall it is the only game that has made me feel the same way as when I played KSP for the first time.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is described as super-catchy, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers suggest that with minor improvements, the game's music could surpass that of competitors like SimplePlanes and KSP.
- “The music is super-catchy, and the overall experience is enhanced by its fantastic sound design.”
- “The soundtrack really elevates the gameplay, making every moment feel more engaging and immersive.”
- “I love how the music complements the game's atmosphere, creating a memorable experience that keeps me coming back.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is considered fun and replayable, though many users note that it requires optimization and additional content to enhance the overall experience.
- “Good game but needs optimization and more content, but it's fun and replayable.”