KurtzPel

  • April 30, 2019
50%
Game Brain Score Based on 80 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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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."

  • PC
  • Windows
  • Cloud
  • NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

50%
Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews
story6 positive mentions
music4 negative mentions
  • Character customization is very detailed, allowing players to create unique characters that fit their style.
  • The game has fun and satisfying combat, especially in PvP, with a unique combo system and fast-paced gameplay.
  • The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on improving the game.
  • Recent updates have negatively impacted the community, leading to long queues, poor matchmaking, and a flawed ranking system.
  • The removal of the story mode has disappointed many players, making the game feel less engaging and more focused on PvP.
  • There are significant issues with balance in PvP, including gear disparities and stun locking, which hinder fair competition.
  • story22 mentions

    The removal of the story mode has significantly disappointed players, who found it to be a highlight of the game, leading to a perception that the game has declined in quality. Many reviews criticize the current mission-based structure as repetitive and lacking depth, with a reliance on cliché storytelling and insufficient environmental engagement. Overall, the narrative aspect is viewed as underwhelming and in need of substantial improvement to meet the expectations of MMO-style storytelling.

    • “I had fun with the story mode and the characters were pretty cool; it was awesome.”
    • “Until they took away story mode, which was one good thing about the game, and they made it a strictly multiplayer game.”
    • “Environmental and raid-style storytelling are important to MMO-style games, and in its current state, what's on offer isn't enough.”
    • “While the graphics of the game are good and the gameplay is alright, the game itself became garbage ever since they took the story mode away.”
    • “4: over 9000 times seen cliché story design.”
    • “Environmental and raid style storytelling are important to MMO-style games, and in its current state, what's on offer isn't enough.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and artistic design, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, some players feel that the overall value of the game has diminished due to the removal of the story mode, which has negatively impacted their perception of the game's aesthetics. Despite this, the graphics remain a highlight alongside the combat system and multiplayer features.

    • “Amazing artwork and graphics.”
    • “What you will get is a fantastic combat system, great graphics, and fun 2v2 matches.”
    • “Amazing artwork and graphics.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    Players generally find the gameplay to be decent, but the removal of the story mode has significantly diminished their overall experience. Additionally, the reliance on 2v2 PvP for progression is criticized as poor mechanics for an RPG, leading to frustration among users.

    • “Progression being blocked by 2v2 PvP is poor mechanics for an RPG.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing a strong desire for a return to the old tracks, which they found significantly better than the current offerings. Many reviewers rated the music a low 4/10, citing the new songs as terrible and lacking the charm of the previous main lobby music. Overall, the consensus is that the current soundtrack detracts from the gaming experience.

    • “The music has to be reverted to the old music, since the new songs are terrible (not even kidding, the old main lobby music was much better), and the bosses have to be fixed.”
    • “The music has to be reverted to the old music, since the new songs are terrible (not even kidding, the old main lobby music was much better), and the bosses have to be fixed.”
    • “The music has to be reverted to the old music, since the new songs are terrible (not even kidding, the old main lobby music was much better), and the bosses have to be fixed.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players consistently describe the game as excessively grindy, with a focus on the need to grind for better gear and experience points throughout. Many suggest that the grinding experience could be improved by reworking various game elements, such as NPCs, dungeon design, and matchmaking systems, to make progression feel less tedious and more engaging. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “Extremely grindy start to finish.”
    • “People have mentioned grinding to unlock gear that has better stats than the starter gear.”
    • “Grinding for experience shouldn't be so redundant.”
  • character development4 mentions

    Reviews indicate that character development suffers from clichéd designs, with players expressing frustration over a lack of originality and creativity. Despite the game's anime roots, critics argue that this should not excuse the developers from delivering more innovative character concepts.

    • “Over 9000 times seen cliché character design.”
    • “Just because it's a game based on anime doesn't mean the developers should go full sloth with their brains and be unimaginative.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users describing it as a "disgrace" and calling for significant improvements. Many feel that the current state requires better optimization and suggest implementing a deranking system for higher ranks.

    • “The optimization is a disgrace.”
    • “The game needs some optimization, and deranking should be put in for a rank and above.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is polarized, with some players expressing frustration over perceived pay-to-win mechanics, particularly related to supply boxes, which detracts from their overall enjoyment and engagement.

  • monetization2 mentions

    The game's monetization has faced criticism for being pay-to-win (p2w), prompting developers to outline plans to address the community's concerns and improve the system.

    • “The developers have addressed the controversy surrounding the game being pay-to-win (P2W) by releasing a detailed outline to resolve the community's major concerns regarding monetization.”
    • “The devs have taken proactive steps to improve the monetization system, ensuring a fair experience for all players.”
    • “The transparency from the developers about monetization changes has been refreshing and shows their commitment to the community.”
    • “The game has been criticized for its pay-to-win (P2W) model, and while the developers have released a plan to address the community's major concerns regarding monetization, many players remain skeptical.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete effectively without spending money.”
    • “Despite the developers' efforts to improve the monetization system, the game still heavily favors players who are willing to spend real money.”
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