Kuggs

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Kuggs is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Kuggs and was released on April 22, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Kuggs is a fast-paced shooter with some light horror elements. Fight off hordes of enemies and grow stronger over 70 levels.

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Single-Player

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The art style is consistent and creates a unique, creepy atmosphere.
The game offers a fun and challenging experience with a sense of progression through its leveling system.
Players appreciate the potential of the game and look forward to future updates and improvements.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues that can hinder gameplay and progression.
There is a lack of guidance and explanations for equipment, making it difficult for players to understand mechanics.
The use of GameMaker Studio results in low-quality graphics and limited customization options, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
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The graphics of the game feature retro pixel art, which some players appreciate for its charm, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking customization options or resolution settings. Overall, the reception is mixed, with a divide between those who enjoy the nostalgic aesthetic and those who find the graphics low quality.
- “This game is dope, love the art style.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its reliance on quick cash grabs, with users noting its association with low-quality asset flips and retro pixel shovelware. The game's rapid inclusion in daily indie game bundles further emphasizes its perceived lack of value and focus on profit over quality.
- “It's published by 'self', famous for asset flip tier shovelware and cash grabs.”
- “Gamemaker Studio is often used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- “The game was dumped very quickly into daily indie game bundles as a cash grab.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported frustrating bugs that can halt character progression by preventing level-ups after farming bosses, significantly impacting the grinding experience and overall gameplay advancement.
- “I ran into a couple of bugs that would stop the character from being able to level up after farming a boss (snow), which essentially killed all progression, since that is the way to improve your stats.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find that the rewards were minimal and not worth the effort.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported significant stability issues, citing the game as buggy and lacking in content.
- “My only complaint is how buggy it is and barebones.”