September 22, 2016
Tinimations

Klang

Klang's strengths are also its shortcomings. The dynamic, varied gameplay is immediately exciting and unique, but it also serves to obfuscate the experience. It's an enjoyable journey, but ultimately, Klang could benefit from a bit more focus.

69%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

story, optimization

70% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

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Klang is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Tinimations and was released on September 22, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Klang" is a single-player platformer game with spectacular gameplay and phenomenal graphics, featuring Marvelous music. As a rave warrior, battle through rhythm-based levels set to an original EDM soundtrack, timing actions to audio-visual cues. The game offers fast-paced exploration, platforming, and combat with a playtime of 2-4 hours, and an unlockable Nightcore difficulty mode. Compatible with keyboard, Xbox 360, Xbox One, or PS4 controller, and includes Steam Trading Cards.

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Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

music25 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Klang offers a unique blend of rhythm and platforming gameplay, creating an exciting and fresh experience that keeps players engaged.
The visuals are stunning and vibrant, perfectly synchronized with the energetic soundtrack, enhancing the overall immersion.
The game features a fair checkpoint system and multiple difficulty levels, allowing players to enjoy the challenge without excessive frustration.

The game suffers from significant visual clutter, making it difficult to track important gameplay elements and often leading to unfair deaths.
There are issues with the rhythm mechanics, as the timing of inputs does not always align with the music, detracting from the core rhythm game experience.
Some design choices, such as the lack of clear indicators for actions and the overly complex control scheme, can lead to confusion and frustration for players.

music
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
61%
4%
The music in the game is widely praised for its vibrant and energetic electronic soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay experience by syncing with visuals and player actions. However, some players criticize the lack of accurate timing between the music and gameplay mechanics, leading to frustration during challenging levels. Overall, while the soundtrack is a highlight for many, its integration with gameplay can be inconsistent, affecting the rhythm game experience.
- “You're not just pressing buttons to the beat—you're dodging attacks, platforming through hazards, and reacting to patterns, all synced to a vibrant and energetic soundtrack.”
- “The music is rockin', and it fits the theme of the game perfectly.”
- “Klang has one of the best soundtracks I've heard in an indie game.”
- “The overly complex control scheme, awful beat resonance, and lame OST make this game a poor choice, especially when compared to anything else in the genre.”
- “To call this game a rhythm game is a joke - the two levels I suffered through showed no signs of any syncing with any beats or even timing with the music that was being played.”
- “There's some real frustration in the later levels where the attacks and the music are just slightly out of sync, making something that should be mindless instead become another thing you have to keep track of.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
Klang offers a unique blend of rhythm, action, and platforming gameplay that stands out for its innovative mechanics, though it struggles with audio synchronization and control precision. While the game features fast and fluid gameplay with a captivating soundtrack, some players find the complexity and visual distractions detract from the overall experience. Despite its challenges, Klang's distinct approach to rhythm gaming is appreciated, leaving players wishing for a more polished execution.
- “Klang is a rhythm game that dares to be different, blending rhythmic mechanics with action and platforming in a way that feels fresh and exciting.”
- “Also loved the gameplay, very unique rhythm game with some cool platforming mixed in.”
- “The gameplay is challenging but fair, meaning that I, a person with no rhythm, will have a few hiccups.”
- “This just adds extra difficulty to the already hard rhythm gameplay, but difficulty isn't necessarily a bad thing; it's just built on a bad foundation here.”
- “From the few minutes I played, the game really poorly matches the audio with the gameplay, which is really bad for a rhythm game.”
- “The game states that it's a rhythm game, but many of the stages follow more of a 'read and reaction' gameplay rather than keeping a beat or rhythm.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
45%
10%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant, psychedelic art style that complements the gameplay and soundtrack, creating an immersive experience. However, some players find the flashy visuals overwhelming, making it difficult to focus on gameplay, particularly during intense moments. Overall, while the visuals are stunning and unique, they can sometimes detract from the overall experience due to their complexity.
- “What sets Klang apart is how its visuals and environments pulse with the music, making every level feel alive.”
- “The visuals are beautifully colorful, with great aesthetic pleasure to them.”
- “The art style of this game is pretty amazing.”
- “They're also often hard to see with the flashy stylized visuals.”
- “Also graphically, there is so much going on all the time, that it detracts from the main gameplay.”
- “During gameplay, there are a few issues with the visuals.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The story in the game is largely non-verbal and open to interpretation, with some players appreciating its subtlety and depth, while others find it minimal and lacking coherence. Despite the mixed opinions on its significance, the narrative is complemented by engaging music, stylish visuals, and varied gameplay challenges. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop to the rhythm-based mechanics rather than a central focus.
- “The storytelling, done entirely without dialogue, is another highlight.”
- “There is a subtlety to the story that one must look for in some of the fine-tuned details that add depth.”
- “Stylish rhythm-based combat and platform game, with super cool art, great music, interesting story sequences with good variation in challenges and pacing.”
- “The story: does anyone care about the story in a rhythm game?”
- “There’s not much of a story to speak of here.”
- “The story makes no sense but that seems intentional and I honestly didn't mind it being left open to interpretation; I kind of got a God of War feel from it honestly.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's optimization has been criticized for lacking customizable performance settings and experiencing significant stuttering, which is particularly detrimental for a rhythm game. While the graphics and mechanics are praised when functioning properly, the overall execution requires substantial improvement to enhance gameplay fluidity.
- “Although it's missing some settings for optimizing game performance to your liking.”
- “The mechanics are solid, the graphics (when they're not stuttering) look amazing, and the soundtrack is, of course, fantastic.”
- “Although it's missing some settings for optimizing the game's performance to your liking.”
- “Unfortunately, it runs slowly on my PC.”
- “The execution needs a lot of work, mainly heavy stuttering, which is the number one issue that should never happen under any circumstance for a rhythm game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many players highlighting the effective use of sound design, visuals, and environmental storytelling to create a captivating experience. The mood varies from tense and foreboding to serene and beautiful, enhancing the overall gameplay and emotional impact. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's appeal and player immersion.
- “The atmosphere in this game is absolutely immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and haunting sound design.”
- “Every corner of the environment feels alive, creating a palpable tension that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The combination of ambient sounds and detailed graphics creates a unique atmosphere that makes exploration feel both thrilling and eerie.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere is disappointingly flat and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The world feels empty and devoid of character, making it hard to get lost in the experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability through unlockable bonus missions, increased difficulty levels, collectibles, and secret passages that encourage exploration. Players also find value in replaying to achieve better scores, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Replay value is solid, with unlockable bonus missions, increased difficulties, collectibles, and secret passages that reward exploration.”
- “I have yet to finish the game, but there is great replayability in trying to get the best scores.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect is enhanced by engaging ads that introduce new elements and features, such as exciting boss battles and vibrant animations, which contribute positively to the overall gameplay experience.
- “Great tracks and pulsating animations, but the ads are overwhelming.”
- “Boss battles are nice, but the ads detract from the experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Funny Klang 2" has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, indicating that it effectively delivers comedic elements that resonate well with players.
- “Funny Klang 2 has nothing but positive remarks, so I'll try that next (bought them bundled).”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is often seen as lacking depth, with players noting that it does not align with the engaging music, unique character designs, and overall visual appeal.