KO MECH
- July 19, 2018
- ff
Get on Steam"KO MECH" is a robot boxing game where you use your fists to punch your way to becoming the ultimate robot boxing star. Enemies will attack with projectiles, but you can punch them back with your titanium fists. The game involves using both small jabs and huge sweeping punches to whittle down health and send enemies flying. It's a fast-paced and action-packed experience.
Reviews
- The game features a bouncy, energetic presentation and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
- KO Mech offers satisfying and entertaining combat mechanics, allowing players to punch and send enemies flying in a colorful environment.
- The game captures the nostalgic feel of classic 90's arcade games, making it a fun and charming experience for fans of mecha action.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks variety in levels and enemies, leading to a feeling of monotony over time.
- The game is relatively short, with a total run time that may leave players wanting more depth and content.
- Some players may find the controls and mechanics overly simplistic, resulting in a lack of challenge and engagement.
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in Ko mech is highly praised for its energetic and catchy soundtrack, which perfectly complements the game's fast-paced and entertaining gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's hyper and fun nature, enhancing the overall experience and making it a standout feature of the game. Many express a desire for the soundtrack to be available for download, underscoring its appeal.
“The soundtrack is nice to listen to, and the overall feel is rather satisfying.”
“The gameplay is simple but entertaining, the controls are tight, and the aesthetic is excellent, and the soundtrack is fantastic.”
“The soundtrack though is amazing, it sounds really hyper and fun.”
“I wish the soundtrack was also available for download.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Ko mech is fast-paced and entertaining, featuring a satisfying core loop of flying through colorful mazes and engaging in chaotic mech battles, complemented by a vibrant aesthetic and an energetic soundtrack. While the controls are tight and the comedic boss encounters add charm, the experience could benefit from more level and enemy variety, as well as a streamlined structure to maintain its initial excitement throughout. Overall, it captures a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 90s gaming, though it may lack depth.
“Ko mech starts out promising enough, with its bouncy, energetic presentation and soundtrack that provides a perfect match to the simplistic but satisfying core gameplay loop, all about flying around colorful mazes, punching the everloving crap out of hordes of other, less brawl-happy mechs, dashing into random debris to send it flying at mach-speed, bouncing off walls and pulverizing foes into cartoony dust clouds in a way that is as ridiculous as it is massively entertaining, before a room-sized boss delivers some surprisingly well-written comedic dialogue and gets punted into the stratosphere.”
“Fast-paced gameplay that rewards attention and focus.”
“The gameplay is simple but entertaining, the controls are tight, the aesthetic is excellent, and the soundtrack is fantastic.”
“More variety in the levels or enemies could've helped; some added depth to the gameplay could've improved the experience. Alternatively, how about just cutting away all the chaff and streamlining the whole thing into a sub-one-hour romp, one that can actually sustain its initial energy throughout its entire runtime.”
“Very reminiscent of old 90's 'collect the keycard to proceed' gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique and nostalgic visuals, contributing to an excellent aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of simple controls and challenging gameplay, which is complemented by a fantastic soundtrack.
“From the graphics to the simple controls and challenging gameplay.”
“Unique, nostalgic visuals.”
“The gameplay is simple but entertaining, the controls are tight, the aesthetic is excellent, and the soundtrack is fantastic.”
“From the graphics to the simple controls and challenging gameplay, there are significant areas that need improvement.”
“The unique, nostalgic visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story of the game is straightforward and reminiscent of classic racing titles, focusing on the player's journey to become the best robot mech boxer. While it lacks depth and sophistication, the narrative captures a playful, nostalgic charm that evokes childhood memories of imaginative battles.
“Ko Mech isn't a sophisticated game with sublime design, nor with an epic plot that makes huge sense, but it's a playful game, playful in a way that would remind you of that one day, decades ago, when you were still a teeny tiny kiddo, with childish hopes and dreams, bashing toy figures against one another in an imaginary battleground.”
“The game has a real charm about it, the plot reminds me a lot of Need for Speed: Most Wanted in that it's very straightforward.”
“You're gonna become the best robot mech boxer, and that's all you really need to go on story-wise.”
“The game has a real charm about it, but the plot is very straightforward, reminiscent of Need for Speed: Most Wanted.”
“You're going to become the best robot mech boxer, and that's all you really need to go on story-wise.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the addition of a points system for upgrading mech abilities could significantly enhance the game's replayability, providing players with new strategies and experiences in subsequent playthroughs.
“The option of using points to upgrade the abilities of your mech would give this game replay value if it were to be added.”
“Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of diverse paths or choices makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game serves as a cohesive element, effectively tying various aspects of the gameplay and narrative together, enhancing the overall experience.
“The humor in this game ties everything together perfectly, making even the most serious moments feel lighthearted.”
“I love how the game uses humor to enhance the storytelling; it keeps me engaged and entertained throughout.”
“The witty dialogue and clever jokes had me laughing out loud, adding a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly at the beginning, as they must complete all levels in a single playthrough for progress to count, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
“Grinding can be tedious at the beginning, as you need to find all the levels in one playthrough for it to count.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“It often feels like you're just going through the motions, with little reward for the time invested in grinding.”
