Kudos 2
- September 20, 2023
- Positech Games
"Kudos 2" is a turn-based life simulation game where you manage a character's career, friendships, and hobbies from ages 20 to 30. With limited actions per day, you must make tough choices about how to balance work, social life, and personal interests. The game features unique gameplay and artwork by Jamie McKelvie, resulting in a one-of-a-kind experience with multiple endings.
Reviews
- The game evokes strong nostalgia for players who enjoyed it in the past, making it a fun throwback experience.
- It's engaging and addictive, offering a light version of life simulation gameplay that can be enjoyed in short sessions.
- The game has a cozy atmosphere and a lot of love put into its creation, appealing to fans of text and choice-based games.
- The game lacks significant updates or new content, feeling outdated and repetitive compared to modern games.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and problems with windowed mode, making it difficult to play.
- Stat management can become tedious, and the gameplay lacks depth, leading to a feeling of disconnection from player choices.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game lacking in replayability due to its repetitive mechanics and limited unique events. While there are multiple career paths, they function similarly, and relationship options feel shallow, with no progression beyond dating.
“Even as a teenager, I remember finding it a little repetitive and lacking in replayability. There are several career ladders, but they all function the same way. There aren't many random or unique events, and while you can date someone, it doesn't seem like you can do anything beyond that, like marriage or having kids.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay retains the original mechanics and design of a 2008-era flash game, offering a nostalgic experience without any updates to art, gameplay, or user experience for modern hardware.
“This is a 2008-era flash game made to work in modern hardware but without any changes to art, gameplay, or UX.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simple yet engaging, effectively avoiding unnecessary complexity that could detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics are simple yet engaging, allowing players to focus on the gameplay without being bogged down by unnecessary details.”
“The visuals are captivating and enhance the overall experience without overwhelming the player.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the character development in the game, noting that it offers a depth similar to that found in the Sims series, allowing for meaningful growth and progression of characters.
“At the height of my playing, it scratched a similar itch to The Sims series in terms of character development, not the visual or home design elements.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently praise the atmosphere, highlighting it as an enjoyable and immersive experience that enhances the overall journey within the game.
“I enjoy the atmosphere and the ride taken.”