Kur

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Kur is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Really Ragdoll and was released on March 17, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"KUR is a single-player shooter game with a dark humor tone and a great soundtrack. In a Mars colony, you must use dangerous technology like the Strength Augmented Boot and an arsenal of guns to defeat murderous robot spiders wearing human flesh. Save the day or risk a bad rating on your freelance murder-for-hire profile."

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game features fast-paced gameplay with a satisfying kick mechanic that enhances both combat and movement.
There is a lot of content, including fun boss fights and hidden secrets, which adds to the replayability.
The soundtrack and level design are praised for their quality, contributing to an enjoyable retro shooter experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it feel unfinished and often unplayable.
Gunplay and enemy AI are criticized for being bland and unresponsive, leading to a lack of satisfaction in combat.
Many players feel that the game should still be in early access due to its lack of polish and optimization.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is fast-paced and reminiscent of 90s shooters, featuring a satisfying kicking mechanic that enhances both combat and movement. While the level design is generally strong, some areas, like the school level, fall short, and the game could benefit from improved weapon feedback. Overall, players appreciate the fun and fluid mechanics, despite some graphical and ammo economy shortcomings.
- “It's definitely designed in the same vein as 90's golden era stuff in that the gameplay is fast-paced and challenging.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, most weapons feel good enough (but combat needs a bit more hit and weapon feedback), and the game has its own charm with its crude humor and Australian accents.”
- “I love the kicking mechanic, and how it is just as useful for mobility as it is in combat.”
- “Some upgrades and things will probably be added later, but mostly the entire framework, mechanics, and tools are already in place.”
- “Gameplay wise, it's basically a mix between Doom, Duke Nukem, and Red Faction.”
- “That fast-paced gameplay... if you came looking for cooper, you're not gonna find any; here you'll find only raw gold!”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; some players find it crude and cringeworthy, particularly criticizing the forced dialogue and lackluster enemy AI. Conversely, others appreciate the witty and charming aspects, highlighting the game's ability to evoke genuine laughter through its fast-paced action and clever easter eggs. Overall, while humor is a divisive element, it contributes significantly to the game's character and enjoyment for many players.
- “Funny fast-paced retro shooter with a ton of hidden easter eggs and a bunch of fun boss fights.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, most weapons feel good enough (but combat needs a bit more hit and weapon feedback), and the game has its own charm with its crude humor and Australian accents.”
- “They had me laughing my tits off with their wit and sense of humor (but don’t worry, I duct taped them back on).”
- “The 'humorous' dialogue is very cringey and forced.”
- “The enemy AI is laughable, making any attempts at humor fall flat.”
- “The overall humor feels uninspired and fails to engage the player.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its ability to enhance the fast-paced action and overall gameplay experience. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as "amazing" and "banging," contributing significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, despite some minor criticisms regarding specific levels. Overall, the music is a standout feature that keeps players coming back for more.
- “Kur is a solid retro shooter, with good music that will get your heart pumping and ready for its fast-paced action.”
- “Great gunplay, banging music, and fun level design to crawl around in will keep me coming back for more.”
- “The gunplay is tight, the sounds and music are great, and the game was above all fun.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a cool and engaging plot with wacky lore and good voice acting. Players appreciate the handcrafted levels and the abundance of secrets, although some have experienced issues with dialogue accessibility that may require patches. Overall, the linear, story-driven campaign is enjoyable, especially for those who appreciate retro-style visuals.
- “Secrets everywhere and the story is actually pretty cool.”
- “A linear story-driven campaign with good voice acting, handcrafted levels, I like that a lot.”
- “The world and story are cool, the visuals are nice enough for this retro-style genre.”
- “The story is a bit confusing and lacks depth.”
- “There are a few places in the story that need work, particularly the server mission and the spaceship segment.”
- “The story feels wacky and disjointed, making it hard to follow.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have numerous bugs and glitches, including AI issues, level skipping exploits, and minor problems like texture pop-ins and audio dropouts. While these stability issues have significantly improved over time, they still detract from the overall experience. Many players are optimistic that future updates will address these concerns.
- “The only gripe that I have is that there are so many bugs and glitches in the game that need to be taken care of.”
- “I have broken the AI, skipped over entire stretches of level by exploiting the jump-kick, and been able to trigger glitches almost any time I notice the possibility.”
- “Minor bugs and glitches like texture pop-in and pop-out, getting stuck on walls or in world environments which forced a reload, and audio dropouts here and there.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the nostalgic retro aesthetic while others find the visuals to be amateurish and in need of polish. As it is an early access build, many are willing to overlook these shortcomings, noting that the gameplay remains enjoyable despite the graphical limitations. Overall, the visuals are considered adequate for the retro-style genre, but improvements are desired.
- “I am a big fan of the retro boomer shooter revival, and almost all games within that genre that I like have old-school graphics that look great and feature fluent gameplay.”
- “Plus, there's a perfect blend of nostalgia with the aesthetic flair.”
- “The world and story are cool, the visuals are nice enough for this retro-style genre.”
- “The graphics look very amateur.”
- “The visuals could be a little more polished, but this is an early access build, so it's okay.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is considered lacking, with users noting inconsistent performance and bugs that detract from the experience. While it runs decently on older hardware, improvements are needed for a smoother and more reliable gameplay experience. Many believe that once these issues are addressed, the game has the potential to be a solid title.
- “Performance is pretty good, runs on my 6-year-old potato laptop decently a good chunk of the time (i7-4710hq 2.5GHz, 840m 2GB VRAM, Win10 x64 bit, 12GB RAM - 60fps 65-80% of the time, max settings, no SSR, Vsync on, exclusive fullscreen 960x540p - Unity engine). There's still some work that needs to be done to make it more consistent and less jumpy in its performance over the experience, but nothing egregious.”
- “The drawback is that Kur has more bugs and worse optimization than the usually more polished first episodes of the competition.”
- “Kur will definitely be a keeper once the bugs have been squished and the optimization...optimized!”
- “Could be more optimized.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire to revisit the game in the future, indicating that its current state affects their willingness to replay it. This suggests that while there is potential for replayability, it is contingent on improvements to gameplay and performance.
- “I will give it another try at some point in the future when it is hopefully in a better, more playable state.”