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90%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
93% User Score Based on 110 reviews
Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

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Kusan: City of Wolves is a single player arcade shooter game with a violence theme. It was developed by CIRCLEfromDOT and was released on July 30, 2026. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Kusan: City of Wolves now features two aiming modes, Stylish and Free Aim, adjustable in the settings at any time. These options adjust the level of ‘Aim Assist’ that you’ll have during combat. Stylish, the default setting, offers the highest level of aim assist for a streamlined experience that will keep your gameplay fast and fluid. If you’re up for a more hardcore experience, Free Aim gives you…

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews
story24 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Fast paced, fluid and satisfying combat that builds on the Hotline Miami formula with unique mechanics like charged punches, parrying, and throwable knives.
  • Stylish and polished pixel art combined with comic/manga style cutscenes, creating a unique cyberpunk furry atmosphere with engaging characters.
  • Varied upgrade/build system allowing for player expression and different playstyles, plus challenging and rewarding boss fights.
  • The game is short, with many players wishing for more content, longer story development, and additional levels or DLC.
  • Some issues with camera zoom, visual clarity, and HUD elements (e.g., combo counter obscuring enemies) that occasionally reduce readability in combat.
  • Soundtrack and music received mixed reactions; some find it repetitive, not as memorable as Hotline Miami's iconic OST, and sometimes incongruous with intense action.

  • story

    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its engaging, well-presented comic-book/manga style storytelling and art, though some find it rushed, simplistic, or occasionally hard to follow. While it provides solid character motivation and a clear narrative arc, several reviewers noted a desire for deeper character development, more interaction, and expanded content. Overall, it’s considered a strong complement to the gameplay, with potential for further expansion or sequels.

    • “Looks stunning, gameplay is incredibly fun and challenging, and the story is better than I ever expected.”
    • “The story was engaging while not overstaying its welcome, and I enjoyed the manga style in between story sections that were blended with in-game scripted cinematic moments that make your character feel like a badass while not taking the controls away from you very much.”
    • “I love the switching between comic-book or manga style stories/interludes mixed with the pixel graphics to tell the story, as I felt really enraptured by the flow as the story unfolded.”
    • “This game clearly was not made by native English speakers and the story is a bit of a jumbled mess with typos, weird writing, and a sort of unfinished feeling storytelling.”
    • “Kusan's story feels extremely rushed, as characters get introduced and taken out long before you can begin to care about them, almost as if big scenes are missing.”
    • “For starters, I felt that the story could have used more time to marinate the characters' relationships. Having more interactions and time to get to know the characters would have been a really valuable addition to the story and would have made the events that unfolded more impactful.”

  • gameplay

    63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a fast-paced, brutal, and highly satisfying top-down combat experience reminiscent of Hotline Miami, enhanced with unique mechanics like charged punches, throwable knives, and a versatile upgrade system. Players appreciate its stylish presentation, diverse enemy types, and strategic depth, though occasional hitbox inconsistencies and difficulty spikes can result in some frustration. Overall, it's praised as an addictive and evolved take on the genre that rewards mastery and supports varied playstyles.

    • “Combat like Hotline Miami: one hit kills but with its own special twist and very fun. Even if frustrating, it's still very fun with epic boss fights. It impressed me. It focuses on melee but is more like One Punch Man, throwing crates, doors, and even enemies to kill them. The guns and reload mechanics are satisfying and addicting. If you want to be a cyberpunk feline with the arm of Zeus, you should try it.”
    • “Brutal, stylish gameplay which will keep you coming back time and time again, trying to perfectly master your way through rooms filled with different enemy types using a barrage of move sets and weapons.”
    • “Genuinely addictive gameplay which once you appreciate how the mechanics work you become a wrecking machine (and every door is used to initiate destruction - will make sense once you buy the game which I highly recommend).”
    • “And I'm sorry but there's some weird stuff going on with mechanics, hitboxes, tracking, everything just feeling a little random, like they work or don't work at odd times.”
    • “The upgrade materials are largely scattered throughout the levels in the random junk you can bash, which insists on a "collect coins" gameplay loop.”
    • “But due to the lock-on system and wonky hitboxes/hit detection for the dogs the gameplay doesn't feel as fluid as it could be and I feel like I'm getting punished for wanting to do more than the game will allow me.”

  • music

    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with many praising its energetic hip-hop, breakbeat, and electronic influences that complement the fast-paced gameplay and stylish visuals. However, some find the soundtrack repetitive, with short loops and occasional mismatches to the game’s tone, leading a few players to prefer muting it in favor of their own music. Overall, while not as iconic as soundtracks from related titles, the music is generally considered solid and adds notable atmosphere for fans of this style.

    • “Kusan not only looks incredible, but has one of this year's best video game soundtracks.”
    • “The soundtrack is an absolute banger track after track with bass pumping beats that really go along with the fast paced action and is officially one of my favorites.”
    • “The music of the game is also full of bangers, mixing retro music samples with funky electronic beats, similar to El Huervo's Daisuke.”
    • “Furthermore, I don't like the soundtrack.”
    • “The music is overall kind of meh, but also has some incredibly short loops and some of the songs seem to restart when you die and reset.”
    • “The music is extremely repetitive and some songs (like the one in the prologue stage) can be extremely annoying, because if you don't like a song, they're all 20 seconds loops of what feels like stock music made with very little effort.”

  • graphics

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 69% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The game's graphics combine well-executed pixel art with charming comic-book and manga-style cutscenes, creating a unique and engaging aesthetic that enhances the story and atmosphere. While the retro-inspired visuals are praised for their personality and smooth integration, some users find certain elements like the font or the furry art style less appealing. Overall, the graphics are widely regarded as a strong and distinctive aspect of the game.

    • “The portrait artwork and comic book-style cutscenes were super charming; I found myself pretty invested even if the story admittedly moved a bit too fast.”
    • “The pixel graphics are all well done and eye-catching, not relying purely on 'looking retro' to convey things.”
    • “I love the switching between comic-book or manga style stories/interludes mixed with the pixel graphics to tell the story, as I felt really enraptured by the flow as the story unfolded.”
    • “Also, this is a weird final nitpick but the font in the comics is both hard to read and looks, like the music, incompatible with the aesthetic.”
    • “I think the drawings are well executed, technically, but I just automatically cringe at that art style.”
    • “Shame because whatever attention was brought to getting a good story written here, I just can't care about it because of the art style.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is immersive and gritty, enhanced by a distinctive art style and well-developed, likable characters. This compelling environment significantly contributes to the overall satisfying gameplay experience.

    • “Super gritty atmosphere and very likeable characters.”
    • “The character controls great, the controls are easy to pick up, and the atmosphere is immersive.”
    • “This game is super satisfying to play and the atmosphere and art style are huge contributors to that.”

  • character development

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The character development is minimal, with the main character—a war veteran—showing little growth throughout the game. However, the game excels in character design and world-building, incorporating strong cyberpunk elements and visually engaging animations that enhance the overall experience.

    • “Action-heavy Hotline Miami successor with excellent character designs and an instrumental boom bap-centric soundtrack that works shockingly well.”
    • “The environment design, animations, and character design are well thought out and give a lot of 'juice' to the gameplay (which is increased by the amazing soundtracks).”
    • “Main character, a war veteran, is respected, but so far there has hardly been any character development and honestly I do not expect to see much of it.”
    • “This is very cyberpunk, with a lot of references to 2077 sprinkled throughout in some of the world-building and character design.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game shows signs of optimization issues, including occasional frame spikes and lower-than-expected performance even on modest settings, suggesting that system requirements might be overestimated. Some graphical glitches and audio mixing problems were also noted, indicating room for technical improvements.

    • “Needs some optimization (I'm getting like 30fps at 960x540). My setup might be outdated, but it shouldn't be struggling like this, and I think the minimum specs are too high.”
    • “Feels like there's a small optimization issue with spike frames.”
    • “Needs some optimization; I'm getting like 30fps at 960x540. My setup might be complete crap, but I don't think it should be struggling like this, and I don't think the minimum specs should be as high as they are.”
    • “Performance”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers solid replayability through its upgrade and ranking systems, encouraging multiple playthroughs despite a relatively short base length of around 6 hours. Additionally, the standout soundtrack adds to the overall experience, making players more inclined to return.

    • “Definitely replayable, and an absolutely killer soundtrack that does not disappoint.”
    • “The upgrade system is neat and allows for some replayability.”
    • “The length of the game felt short (around 6 hours), but I can see the replayability through the ranking system.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is enhanced by excellent music and art, particularly the comic/manga style presentation, which builds anticipation, though the story has yet to fully engage users on an emotional level.

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Kusan: City of Wolves is a arcade shooter game with violence theme. Common tags for Kusan: City of Wolves include indie, gaming, pixel graphics, cyberpunk, soundtrack and others.

Kusan: City of Wolves is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Kusan: City of Wolves was released on July 30, 2026.

Kusan: City of Wolves was developed by CIRCLEfromDOT.

Kusan: City of Wolves has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Kusan: City of Wolves for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Kusan: City of Wolves is a single player game.

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