Kosmokrats

87%
Game Brain Score Based on 68 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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Kosmokrats offers a nice change of pace from other physics-based puzzler out there, with a dark comedic edge and some challenging puzzles that become more complex over time.
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"Kosmokrats" is a single-player comedy action game with a unique plot. As a drone pilot in the SPACE FORCE, you'll build spaceships in orbit and explore the solar system. Your mistakes will shape the story and lead to 17 different endings. Expect hilarious moments, zero-gravity challenges, and possible cosmonaut squishing.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

87%
Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews
story29 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and humorous storyline with multiple branching paths and replay value.
  • Challenging and unique physics-based puzzle mechanics that keep gameplay interesting.
  • Well-written characters and voice acting, with a charming retro aesthetic and clever references.
  • Frustrating controls and punishing difficulty can detract from the overall experience.
  • Repetitive gameplay and lack of quality of life features, such as the ability to restart missions.
  • Graphics are considered subpar, which may affect immersion for some players.
  • story79 mentions

    The story in the game is a humorous and engaging journey through a quirky, space-themed narrative that allows players to make choices that significantly impact the outcome, leading to multiple endings and high replay value. While the storyline is relatively short, it is well-written and features memorable characters, blending absurdity with political intrigue and dark humor. However, some players found the survival mechanics and pressure to succeed detracted from their enjoyment of the story, despite its entertaining and satirical elements.

    • “The storyline I went down was fun, engaging, weird, and easy to digest (e.g., not one of those games where there's like 74 minutes of story to every 2 minutes of actual gameplay).”
    • “It's an amazing story-driven puzzle where your choices have consequences.”
    • “The story is well written, and I found myself actually getting invested in the characters presented despite the short length of the cut scenes and the absurdity of the story itself.”
    • “But the punishing survival mechanics and the storyline supporting them just make the game too stressful to enjoy for me.”
    • “I want to like it, but sadly, the level of pressure that its mechanics and story flow put on the player make that too much of an ask.”
    • “However, while the story flows reasonably well and the characters are memorable enough, overall everything feels a bit underdone.”
  • gameplay32 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the engaging and creative puzzle mechanics that integrate story choices, while others find it repetitive and overly reliant on survival mechanics that create unnecessary stress. Many appreciate the depth and variety in gameplay, including the challenge of assembling spacecraft under pressure, but some criticize the experience as frustrating and tedious. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of humor, story, and gameplay that may appeal to those who enjoy puzzle-solving, though it may not resonate with everyone.

    • “Fun little arcade puzzle game that uses its relatively simple mechanics in creative and fun ways, such as getting drunk out of your mind on vodka and poisonous fumes and then trying to pilot a spacecraft, or having to dodge rocks as you build the ship in an active warzone while you and the ship you're building are being shot at with lasers.”
    • “The gameplay is challenging with a surprising amount of depth, and not quite like anything I've played before.”
    • “The core mechanics are that of a fun puzzler, but there are so many more nuances to the game that really make it; little references, story details, and the soundtrack all made for a game much better than I ever expected.”
    • “Repetitive gameplay.”
    • “But the punishing survival mechanics and the storyline supporting them just make the game too stressful to enjoy for me.”
    • “However, the core gameplay is just a chore.”
  • humor19 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its originality and cleverness, featuring a mix of dark, sarcastic, and light-hearted elements that resonate with players. Many reviews highlight the engaging story, funny characters, and clever references to historical events, particularly the Cold War and space race, which enhance the overall experience. The game's ability to evoke laughter through its narrative and gameplay mechanics, alongside its unique atmosphere, makes it a standout in the puzzle genre.

    • “Been a while since a game had me cracking up and rolling on the floor laughing with humor like Kosmokrats does with its sarcastic humor and satirical take on communist and capitalist politics.”
    • “The great voice acting and humor in narration complements it all, and the game manages to capture a unique atmosphere that I haven't seen before in games.”
    • “It contains so many funny easter egg references and is an all-around great game.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its excellent synthwave soundtrack, which, while minimal, enhances the overall experience with memorable tracks that pop up at key moments. Reviewers appreciate the 80's style and how the music complements the game's engaging story and puzzle mechanics, contributing to a surprisingly rich gameplay experience.

    • “The music is fairly minimal but is a well-done synthwave soundtrack.”
    • “The music is great, the story is interesting, and the premise is amusing.”
    • “The music is fairly minimal but is a well done synthwave soundtrack.”
    • “Yet, I can say that the soundtrack pops in from time to time with some great music.”
    • “The core mechanics are that of a fun puzzler but there are so many more nuances to the game that really make it; little references, story details and the soundtrack all made for a game much better than I ever expected.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics feature a charming Soviet aesthetic with simple yet effective character designs, particularly in cutscenes. While some may find the visuals rough and reminiscent of a puzzle collection, the overall art style is praised for its uniqueness and suitability for the gameplay experience. The combination of cool visuals and engaging puzzles contributes positively to the game's appeal.

    • “The gameplay is intuitive but also challenging, and the art style works well for the experience.”
    • “Cool art style, interesting and sometimes hard puzzles, good jokes.”
    • “The graphics are very simple, but the character designs are charming in cutscenes, and I found everything easy to understand during the actual missions.”
    • “When you look on screens, you may think it's another game being just a collection of puzzles, with poor graphics and repetitive gameplay based on simple core mechanics.”
    • “The visuals can be rough but are mostly acceptable with the flappy-headed characters speaking across the numerous cutscenes.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability due to its branching narrative, multiple endings, and randomly generated puzzles, encouraging players to explore different choices and difficulty levels. Many users express a desire to revisit the game for its fun story and engaging mechanics, highlighting its potential for varied playthroughs. Overall, the combination of unlockable modes and dynamic elements enhances the game's replay value.

    • “But, this game does seem to have replay value... a lot of games, I don't care to go back and play again, but something about this one has me thinking about trying another playthrough and maybe a higher difficulty.”
    • “The story is short but silly and fun and has a lot of replay value to get all the different endings.”
    • “Loads of replay value as the subtle decisions you make change the story and each puzzle is randomly generated and often changed further by outside elements.”
    • “The puzzle sections are great and the branching narrative gives it replay value.”
    • “There's unlockable increased-difficulty modes for a lot of replayability.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players feeling that certain performance factors, particularly in later missions, are beyond their control. However, the game's strong voice acting and the meaningful impact of player choices on the storyline and events provide a redeeming quality.

    • “Best of all, choices and performance actually do matter, as the storyline and events on the ship between missions adapt to the player's actions.”
    • “Secondly, there are times, especially during the later missions, that things impacting my performance didn't feel entirely under my control.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frustrating lag and stuttering during critical moments.”
    • “Even on high-end hardware, the frame rates drop significantly, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of tedium and frustration, yet still enjoyable and exhilarating. The mechanics involve a challenging interaction with the drone assembly process, characterized by a clumsy but engaging experience of manipulating pieces.

    • “The pull only works on the connector portions of each piece and has limited use. This awkward ballet of bumping, grinding, and pulling pieces is only the beginning.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game is praised for its captivating atmosphere, enhanced by a thrilling storyline, retro visuals, and excellent voice acting. The unique blend of humor and narrative further contributes to an immersive experience that stands out in the gaming landscape.

    • “A puzzle game with an intriguing atmosphere, a thrilling storyline, and an amazing retro look.”
    • “The great voice acting and humor in the narration complement it all, and the game manages to capture a unique atmosphere that I haven't seen before in games.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the graphics are simplistic, the character designs are appealing during cutscenes, and players find the character development straightforward and easy to follow throughout the missions.

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