KurtzPel

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"KurtzPel is a 3rd person anime-inspired action battle game, where players can enjoy multiplayer PvP and PvE content. The matchmaking system sets up 2vs2 battles, including Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Conquest modes. In PvE, players can fight important enemies and uncover the KurtzPel universe's story through interactions with Hero NPCs."

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 12,296 reviews

story364 positive mentions

grinding683 negative mentions

Kurtzpel features fast-paced, action-oriented gameplay with fluid combat mechanics and a solid character customization system, appealing to fans of PvP and co-op play.
The game's vibrant, anime-inspired graphics and character designs are widely praised, creating an engaging visual experience.
Despite its flaws, some players find the game entertaining, particularly in multiplayer settings, where the humor and chaotic nature of PvP can lead to enjoyable moments.

Many players criticize the game for its repetitive content, lack of depth, and heavy reliance on microtransactions, which can hinder progression and create a pay-to-win environment.
The game's optimization is poor, with frequent performance issues such as lag, crashes, and long loading times, significantly impacting the overall experience.
The removal of narrative elements and character interactions has led to a shallow story, leaving players feeling disconnected and disappointed with the game's direction.

story
2,746 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
76%
11%
The story aspect of "Kurtzpel" has received significant criticism from players, primarily due to the removal of its narrative elements and character interactions that were present in earlier versions. Many users express disappointment over the lack of depth in the storyline, describing it as shallow and fragmented, with minimal context or engagement. The game has shifted focus towards PvP, leaving behind a once-promising story mode that many players found compelling, leading to a sense of emptiness and repetitiveness in gameplay. Overall, while the combat and graphics are praised, the absence of a cohesive and engaging story has left a negative impact on the game's appeal.
- “The game used to have a nice storyline and cutscenes, but those were soon to be scrapped and removed, leaving PvE and story building really bare within the game.”
- “The story was gutted to focus on PvP and shop.”
- “The game had a story, grind, but lacked new content.”
- “Some players feel the game lacks depth in terms of world-building and story.”
- “The main story feels shallow, and the world-building could be more engaging.”
- “The game lost the story due to the update a few years ago, leading to this game to the end.”
gameplay
1,230 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
49%
9%
Kurtzpel's gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, action-oriented mechanics that emphasize multiplayer battles and character progression, appealing particularly to fans of PvP and co-op play. However, many players find the content repetitive and the game marred by a heavy reliance on microtransactions, leading to frustrations with balance and progression. While the combat mechanics are generally praised for their fluidity and customization options, the overall experience suffers from a lack of depth and variety, making it feel grindy and unbalanced at times.
- “Kurtzpel is an exciting anime-style action MMORPG with fast-paced combat, a solid customization system, and a variety of gameplay modes.”
- “The gameplay is fluid, action-packed combat with customizable characters and diverse combat styles.”
- “The gameplay is fun, learning the different karmas is exciting and the story does remind me a lot of Elsword, which is a plus for me.”
- “This is another of those 'cute/cool character designs, subpar gameplay' types due to heavy PvP focus kinds of traps.”
- “The gameplay loop in Kurtzpel can quickly become repetitive.”
- “Unfortunately, it has fallen short of expectations due to a lack of content, repetitive gameplay, and a monetization model that hinders player progress.”
graphics
997 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
33%
2%
The graphics of Kurtzpel are widely praised for their beautiful anime-inspired art style, featuring vibrant colors and detailed character designs that appeal to fans of the genre. However, many players report performance issues, including lag and long loading times, which detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are a standout feature, the game's optimization and content depth have received mixed reviews, indicating that while the graphics shine, they are not enough to compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
- “Kurtzpel has a colorful, anime-inspired aesthetic that appeals to fans of anime and manga.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the voice acting is okay, the story is interesting, but it has a few problems.”
- “The graphics are stunning, the audio is somewhat decent and the combat is interesting.”
- “The game has a nice looking anime art style with terrible graphics performance.”
- “Game takes about 3-5 minutes to load up and lags loading into a fight, giving the other player a good 3-4 hits on me as I load into a match on minimum graphics settings.”
- “Despite pretty decent graphics thanks to Unreal Engine, and catchy action combat, it is not, and cannot be enjoyable due to the quality of both the product and the service attached to it.”
grinding
696 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players describing it as excessively tedious and time-consuming. Many reviews highlight the slow progression, particularly for free-to-play users, who often find themselves grinding for hours with minimal rewards, such as low drop rates for desired items and cosmetics. Additionally, the game is criticized for its pay-to-win elements, where spending real money can significantly reduce the grinding required to unlock content, further frustrating those who prefer to progress through gameplay alone. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major detractor from the game's enjoyment.
- “I will warn you that it takes a minute to do if you aren't grinding the grand chase bot at a rank or winning consistently in PvP (but it is a bot so you will learn the game and be rewarded for it).”
- “The gameplay wasn't too grindy and there isn't really much of a gacha system in place, meaning you'll progress much more steadily than in comparable games like Genshin Impact or the sort.”
- “I'm entirely okay with the skill leveling system, but I'm not going to bring this argument into PvP and how you'll get dumpstered on for not grinding; someone else can easily do that.”
- “The grinding takes way too long.”
- “Decided to quit after figuring out it takes around 20 hours of straight grinding and exhausting all the game's content repeatedly to unlock a class that you cannot enjoy because there isn't anything left to enjoy... or just you could just pay to win and disregard this comment.”
- “The game is grindy for nothing because people have paid to win. This is the problem with games these days; they’re all cash grabs.”
monetization
223 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
46%
51%
The monetization model of the game has drawn widespread criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the heavy reliance on microtransactions that often lock essential content and progression behind paywalls. Players express frustration over the aggressive pricing of in-game items, the removal of previously accessible content, and the overall shift towards a pay-to-win structure, which detracts from the gameplay experience. Despite some acknowledgment of the game's potential, the current monetization practices are seen as exploitative and detrimental to player engagement.
- “The game has potential but I think they screwed it with the monetization choice.”
- “The devs seem good too, and are adjusting the monetization to be more friendly, and updates seem regular.”
- “However, the game does have microtransactions, but this is a free game and you can ignore them entirely if you're good at grinding.”
- “The heavy emphasis on microtransactions and the way they impact gameplay can be discouraging, as it often feels like progress is locked behind paywalls.”
- “Unfortunately, it has fallen short of expectations due to a lack of content, repetitive gameplay, and a monetization model that hinders player progress.”
- “The game literally became a pay-to-win and a cash grabbing game.”
optimization
188 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
51%
40%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and crashes, even on high-end PCs. While some players note that recent updates have improved performance slightly, the overall consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized, particularly in crowded areas and during PvP matches. Many reviewers recommend waiting for further optimization before investing time or money into the game.
- “But damn, the game runs smoothly and looks good.”
- “The only pros of this game is that the netcode has improved and has been optimized a bit, and the new social space is pretty good but that's about it.”
- “Recent optimizations have made the game feel better, and no longer stutters as much as it used to.”
- “The game is unoptimized and the servers are subpar.”
- “The game is still in early access, performance is not yet optimized and less servers which could result in bad gameplay experience.”
- “The game needs some optimization, and deranking should be put in for a rank and above (good).”
stability
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with players reporting frequent freezes, lag, and numerous glitches that severely impact gameplay. Many users describe it as nearly unplayable, especially in PvP scenarios, where connection issues and bugs can lead to frustrating experiences. Despite some enjoyable aspects, the overall consensus is that the game is currently a buggy mess, requiring significant updates and fixes to improve stability.
- “The game runs smoothly on my NVIDIA GT630 2GB, although I experience a brief drop to 1 FPS in the lobby for the first 10 seconds as it loads other players.”
- “This game is an absolute lag fest, with half-hour waits for a match. Both in battle and in the lobby, the game freezes all the time.”
- “The game is buggy, poorly made, and many options from the beginning were removed, like a lot of single-player elements.”
- “The game is still buggy, with constant glitches and lag that ruin the experience.”
music
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
45%
8%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere, particularly highlighting its orchestral and rock elements. However, some users noted a lack of variety in the music, leading to repetitiveness over time, and a few expressed disappointment with specific tracks, especially in relation to the game's trailer. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience for many, there are calls for more diverse soundtracks to keep it fresh.
- “I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “The music suits the game for the most part, but is nothing worth excessively writing home about.”
- “Its a fast-paced hack and slash style game with fun combat, and an absolutely amazing music score.”
- “The trailer and the music from the trailer don't go together at all.”
- “Character creation was frustrating for me, a weird quiz that doesn't produce any sort of result on your character, repetitive annoying music and the way you shape the body was awful and jarring.”
- “I did not play for long, mainly because its sound design is abysmal, its voice acting, while passable, is not edited or mixed to fit the scene. Audio levels feel too loud, the music overpowers scenes of talking, which is uncomfortable.”
humor
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The humor in the game is often described as both intentional and unintentional, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of gameplay mechanics, character creation glitches, and the community's interactions. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to generate laughter through its ridiculous design choices and the chaotic nature of PvP, while also noting that the humor can sometimes be overshadowed by frustrating gameplay and monetization tactics. Overall, the game is seen as a source of entertainment, particularly when played with friends, despite its flaws.
- “Kp is underrated and is hilarious to play with friends; it will ruin friendships with its combos/PvP. I highly recommend giving it a shot, not that you'll get a match of any sort of PvP action for ages, but it's a good game to have played before it completely dies.”
- “The gameplay loop of mashing buttons and hoping you out-armor your opponent's skill so you can just infinitely toss them around like a frisbee is hilariously stupid and in no way does it take any sort of skill.”
- “Some of the chats I've seen are both mind-bendingly strange, but simultaneously hilarious.”
- “Starting outfits in character creation made my character look like he had a weird head-to-body ratio. I was genuinely worried that adding any muscle would make him look hilarious in clothes; a preview would be nice.”
- “TL;DR: Another unfunny cash grab game.”
character development
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
29%
6%
Character development in the game is highlighted by its vibrant and detailed anime-inspired character designs, which many players find appealing and customizable. While the character creator offers extensive options, some reviews suggest that the focus on aesthetics may overshadow deeper gameplay and narrative elements. Overall, the character design is praised for its quality, but concerns about the lack of substantial character development and gameplay depth persist.
- “The character design and environments are rich in detail and vibrant.”
- “The character designs are interesting, the character creator is awesome and gives you a lot of leverage.”
- “This awesome game has a lot of potential; combat is great and character design and customization is phenomenal.”
- “I hope the developers get their act together and put some love into this game, because if they continue to put all of their resources into cosmetics and monetizing rather than story and character development, it will inevitably die.”
- “Mishandling of servers, lack of proper introduction to the game, forcing players to feel like PvP is a requirement when it isn't, horrendous handling of character design (i.e. invincible characters/characters with lots of iframes) all around the same thing in every KOG game.”
- “Character design system absolutely dreadful for it being a free-to-play game. You cannot really complain, but if they would actually fix their game, update their character graphics, watch maybe 4,000 hours of anime, and draw lore and story design, and give the characters unique abilities.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
55%
17%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying high replay value in PvP and co-op modes, while others criticize the repetitive PvE content and lack of depth, leading to a diminished experience over time. Frequent content removals and a focus on monetization have further contributed to the perception of low replayability, despite some players finding enjoyment in the competitive aspects and ranking systems. Overall, while there are elements that can keep players engaged, many feel the game lacks sufficient variety and depth to warrant long-term replayability.
- “Overall this is a stellar game with loads of replayability and addicting gameplay.”
- “The PvP is pretty good; it feels more like a fighter game, similar to the Naruto franchise games or Xenoverse (Dragon Ball Z). I would say the replayability is high due to a rank system that actively rewards you for achieving higher ranks.”
- “It has a lot of replayability.”
- “The main PvE route is essentially walking down a hallway, and every 10 steps the game tells you to stop and fight a horde of the same dozen or so different enemies - enough fun the first time, but really lacking in replay value.”
- “It went from a quaint entertaining battler to a cash grab with little to no replay value to keep me coming back.”
- “With little to no replayability, it just goes to show that this game exists just to lure players with overpriced clothing and adjustable bust size.”
emotional
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
18%
The emotional responses to Kurtzpel are mixed, with some players expressing deep disappointment and frustration over its repetitive gameplay and perceived lack of meaningful content, leading to feelings of anger and sadness. While a few players found moments of emotional engagement, particularly in the storyline, the overall sentiment leans towards disillusionment, especially regarding the game's monetization practices and its failure to meet expectations. Many players feel a sense of loss and anxiety about the game's future, as they await better alternatives in the genre.
- “The amount of disappointment and full-on anger I felt when I saw what had become of Kurtzpel honestly made me want to cry.”
- “10/10 storyline: the beginning cutscene actually made me feel emotions!”
- “It's the first game since COD Black Ops (2010) that made me feel anxious to play again.”
- “The story mode feels monotonous, forcing us to replay the same lazily designed small stages against the same enemies and bosses.”
- “I found the emotional depth lacking; the characters felt one-dimensional and their struggles unconvincing.”
- “The game tries to evoke emotions but ends up feeling hollow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the narrative.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere in KurtzPel is praised for its anime-like aesthetic and fitting music, reminiscent of "Sword Art Online." Players appreciate the friendly community, often finding solace in the game's environment as a relaxing escape from more intense games. However, some note a lack of music variety, which could enhance the overall experience.
- “The way the developers created an anime-like atmosphere is just splendid.”
- “This game tends to have a more 'Sword Art Online' atmosphere as you play, but that might be me.”
- “When my friends and I need to take a break from a game like, for example, Counter-Strike, we hop on Kurtzpel and let our rage dissolve via Kurtzpel's atmosphere and music score.”
- “If you concentrate on the atmosphere in the game, you notice that the music fits well, but it's a bit of a shame that Kurtzpel doesn't have a lot of music variations; it would be really great.”
- “This game tends to have a more 'Sword Art Online' atmosphere as you play, but that might just be my perspective.”
- “When my friends and I need to take a break from a game like Counter-Strike, we hop on Kurtzpel and let our rage dissolve through its atmosphere and music score.”

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