Kraken Smash: Volleyball
- January 26, 2021
- MonomeStudio
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Reviews
- The game is fun and easy to learn, making it great for playing with friends.
- It has a high skill ceiling, allowing for competitive play and strategic development.
- The developer is responsive to player feedback and has put a lot of work into the game.
- There is no official online multiplayer support, which can be a drawback for some players.
- The menu freezes after each match, requiring a restart to continue playing.
- Some backgrounds are distracting and can affect gameplay visibility.
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while players enjoy the gameplay experience, they report issues such as menu freezing after matches, which can disrupt the flow of play. Additionally, the lack of official multiplayer support has led to reliance on workarounds like Steam's remote play, adding to the troubleshooting challenges.
“The only issue is that the menu freezes after every match.”
“The game had no official multiplayer, which was disappointing, but we managed to play through Steam's remote play after a lot of troubleshooting.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fluidity and accessibility, providing a smooth experience for players. While the content may be limited, it is evident that the design has been executed with careful attention to detail.
“The gameplay is fluid and super accessible, and although it doesn't have a lot of content, it's noticeable that it's been done in a careful way.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as simple and amusing, often revolving around quirky elements like squids, which adds a lighthearted and playful tone to the overall experience.
“Simple, funny, squids.”
“Simple, funny, squids.”
“Simple, funny, squids.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a solo "story mode" featuring diverse AI opponents, indicating that they believe this addition could enhance the game's narrative experience if the game receives sufficient support in the future.
“I think I would like to see some type of solo 'story mode' against varying AI if the game ever gets enough support in the future.”
