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.
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Reviews
- The game features a bouncy, energetic presentation and a high-octane soundtrack that enhances the fun gameplay experience.
- KO Mech offers satisfying and chaotic combat, allowing players to send enemies and objects flying in a visually entertaining manner.
- The simple controls and nostalgic design make it an enjoyable throwback to classic arcade games, providing a good value for its price.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks variety, with levels feeling increasingly maze-like and filled with similar enemies.
- Some players may find the game overly simplistic, with a lack of depth and complexity in its mechanics.
- The game can feel tedious at times, especially when navigating levels to find trophies before facing bosses.
- music16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in Ko Mech is highly praised for its bouncy, energetic, and hyper soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's fast-paced and entertaining gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the catchy tunes that enhance the overall experience, with many expressing a desire for the soundtrack to be available for download. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's fun and satisfying atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is nice to listen to, and the overall feel is rather satisfying.”
“The soundtrack though is amazing, it sounds really hyper and fun.”
“Simple controls, a unique design, and a catchy soundtrack make this a steal at only $5.”
“I wish the soundtrack was also available for download.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Ko Mech is fast-paced and entertaining, featuring tight controls and a vibrant aesthetic that complements its simplistic core loop of flying through colorful mazes and engaging in chaotic mech battles. While the initial experience is enjoyable and reminiscent of classic 90s games, some players feel that a lack of variety in levels and enemies, as well as a desire for deeper mechanics, detracts from its overall longevity. The energetic soundtrack and comedic boss encounters add to the fun, but a more streamlined experience could enhance its appeal.
“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 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.”
“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.”
“Fast-paced gameplay that rewards attention and focus.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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.
“Unique, nostalgic visuals.”
“The gameplay is simple but entertaining, the controls are tight, and the aesthetic is excellent.”
“From the graphics to the simple controls and challenging gameplay.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story of Ko Mech is straightforward and reminiscent of classic arcade games, focusing on the player's journey to become the best robot mech boxer. While it lacks depth and sophistication, its charm lies in its playful, nostalgic appeal, evoking memories of childhood imagination and simple fun.
“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.”
“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, the plot reminds me a lot of Need for Speed: Most Wanted in that it's very straightforward.”
“The story is incredibly simplistic, offering little more than the goal of becoming the best robot mech boxer.”
“The plot is very straightforward, lacking depth and complexity, which makes it feel unoriginal.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game currently lacks replayability, but believe that introducing a points system for upgrading mech abilities could significantly enhance its replay value.
“The option of using points to upgrade the abilities of your mech would give this game replay value if it were to be added.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game serves as a cohesive element, effectively connecting various aspects of the gameplay and narrative. Players appreciate how the comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making it more engaging and enjoyable.
“The humor ties everything together beautifully, making the experience even more enjoyable.”
“The clever jokes and witty dialogue add a delightful layer to the gameplay.”
“I love how the humor enhances the storyline and keeps me engaged throughout.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly at the beginning, as they must complete levels in a single playthrough to progress, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
“Grinding can be quite tedious at the beginning, as you need to find all the items in one playthrough for it to count.”
“The grinding aspect makes the early levels feel repetitive and drawn out, requiring too much time to progress.”
“It often feels like a chore to grind through the levels, as the requirement to collect everything in one go can be frustrating.”
