Kraken City

44%
Game Brain Score Based on 11 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • gameplay
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She is the dark magician, an apostle of the great Kraken Nialato. From this moment, she hunts to offer living sacrifices for Nialato.Let’s hunt humans and collect clothing. Kraken likes people dressed in pretty clothes. Collect various outfits to please the great Kraken.Simple and highly action-packed action. The game controls and systems are very simple and easy. And the intense action immers…

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44%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
humor4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and humorous beat 'em up mechanic with a unique Kraken tentacle system that adds a creative twist to combat.
  • The graphics are visually appealing, and the character designs, along with the variety of unlockable costumes, enhance the overall experience.
  • The gameplay offers a mix of frenetic action and cheeky moments, making it an enjoyable experience for players looking for mindless fun.
  • The game suffers from significant bugs, including camera issues, crashes, and problems with the tentacle mechanics that can disrupt gameplay.
  • There is a lack of content, with only one map and a limited number of missions, leading to a repetitive experience after a short playtime.
  • Combat controls are janky, with poor hit detection, slow camera rotation, and no auto-aim, making it frustrating to engage with enemies effectively.
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story is straightforward, featuring a mission-based structure with a limited number of stages and objectives focused on defeating enemies. Players can collect costumes and upgrades while farming money through repeated missions, although some technical issues, such as characters not displaying mission details, detract from the experience. Overall, the narrative is simple and serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay.

    • “After beating the game, there are 3 additional missions - you need to talk to a new guy next to the boss.”
    • “The story is simple.”
    • “Besides a few enemies clipping into the street, jumping that sends you high up into the air, and small optimization issues, the only major problem is that characters often don’t show the mission or shop screen when talking to them.”
    • “Although there is still some mission structure, they always need you to defeat a number of enemies.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky mechanics, such as using a kraken to catch and spank enemies for health and money, which adds a playful twist to the beat 'em up genre. Players find the combination of absurdity and action, reminiscent of Yakuza's fighting style, to be both entertaining and satisfying, making "Kraken City" a fun and comedic experience.

    • “Funny beat 'em up in a dancing street with an interesting kraken mechanic, where you need to catch your enemies with tentacles and spank them for HP and money. The kraken music seems familiar!”
    • “'Kraken City' is an absolute rollercoaster of fun, expertly blending hack-and-slash mayhem with hilarious moments.”
    • “There's something hilariously satisfying about flinging enemies around and then delivering a cheeky smack right on the bum!”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is a humorous beat 'em up set in a dancing street, featuring a unique kraken mechanic that allows players to catch and spank enemies for health and money. It combines frenetic action with cheeky elements, offering diverse fighting styles that keep the combat engaging and addictive.

    • “The gameplay offers a delightful mix of frenetic action and cheeky moments, with various fighting styles keeping combat fresh and addictive.”
    • “Funny beat 'em up in a dancing street with an interesting kraken mechanic, where you need to catch your enemies with tentacles and spank them for HP and money. The kraken music seems familiar.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their striking visuals and appealing character designs, complemented by a variety of unlockable costumes that enhance gameplay. Overall, they contribute to an enjoyable experience, providing a visually engaging backdrop for the game's simple mechanics.

    • “The visuals are striking, featuring stunning character designs and a range of unlockable costumes that enhance each encounter.”
    • “Nice graphics and simple button mashing provide an hour or two of mindless fun.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game faces several optimization issues, including minor bugs like enemy clipping and inconsistent display of mission or shop screens during interactions. While the core concept is enjoyable, it requires significant bug fixes and overall optimization improvements.

    • “It still needs a lot of bug fixes and optimizations, but the concept is enjoyable.”
    • “Besides a few enemies clipping into the street, jumping that sends you high up into the air, and small optimization issues, the only major problem is that characters often don’t show the mission or shop screen when talking to them.”
    • “The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “I encountered numerous bugs that hindered my progress, including NPCs not loading properly and textures taking too long to render.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game features a catchy and familiar kraken-themed soundtrack that complements its humorous beat 'em up gameplay. Players appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, particularly during the unique mechanics involving the kraken.

    • “The music in this game is incredibly catchy and perfectly complements the vibrant atmosphere.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the gameplay, making every moment feel more intense and engaging.”
    • “The blend of genres in the music keeps things fresh and exciting, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The music in the game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
    • “While the gameplay is fun, the soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The background music is often too loud, drowning out important sound effects and making it difficult to enjoy the game.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the visuals and character designs are praised for their striking quality and variety of unlockable costumes, the reviews do not provide substantial insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game.

    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to shape their heroes' personalities and skills in meaningful ways.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and relationships adding layers to the gameplay experience.”
    • “The progression system is well-designed, making each choice feel impactful and rewarding as you develop your character's abilities.”
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