Leftovers KO!

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Leftovers KO! is a single player casual sport game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Mountain Man Animation and was released on May 25, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Leftovers KO! is a hand-drawn, retro-style fighting game where uneaten food comes to life to challenge you in battle. Each leftover has unique moves and weaknesses, requiring quick adaptation and skill to defeat. Train and learn new moves as you uncover the mysterious reason behind these aggressive leftovers.

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features incredible art direction and animations, making it visually appealing and reminiscent of classic games.
Boss fights are unique and require players to learn their patterns, providing a satisfying challenge and a nostalgic feel.
The music complements the gameplay well, enhancing the overall experience and vibe of the game.

Gameplay mechanics are flawed, with issues like unresponsive controls, awkward input timing, and mandatory star punches that limit player creativity.
The stamina system is frustrating, as it ties health to stamina, making it difficult to recover and fight back effectively after taking damage.
The game suffers from bugs and design oversights, including soft locks and awkward UI placement that detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant mechanical flaws and a lack of responsiveness that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the effort put into the game and find enjoyment in its straightforward mechanics, others feel it falls short compared to similar titles in the genre. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements are needed, particularly in core gameplay mechanics and user guidance.
- “Fun game, the animation is for sure something to admire and the gameplay is also smooth.”
- “The game was excellent from start to finish, mechanics were great, story was excellent, 10/10 I would play again.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward punch-out and could still use a restart button from the pause menu and/or a tutorial telling players there are different punches you can throw using the D-pad.”
- “However, the gameplay is seriously lacking.”
- “I’ve played all the punch-out games, Thunder Ray, Pato Box, etc., and gameplay-wise, this is definitely the weakest.”
- “Gameplay has very little to offer outside of it being 'OMG, remember Punch-Out!', well here's Punch-Out, again, but worse.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their incredible art style and fluid animations, drawing comparisons to nostalgic influences like "Punch-Out!!" and "Pizza Tower." While the visuals are consistently described as beautiful and engaging, some players noted issues with clarity in movement animations and bugs that detracted from the experience. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “Incredible art style and animations!”
- “Saw this game on Twitter and was immediately drawn in with its art style and animation, and after beating a couple of stages, I can safely say that, yeah, this game looks consistently awesome visually.”
- “This is a beautiful game with a fluid nostalgic grimy art style perfect for anyone that loves Punch-Out and old MTV ad bumpers.”
- “The movement visuals from the original stance to the dodge stance could perhaps be increased a bit (distance-wise) as it's difficult to tell whether I returned to my original stance when the boss performs a combo.”
- “I do like the art style and animations, but this game is way too buggy, especially the cabbage refight. Probably best to get this game when it has been patched.”
- “I admired the game and its artwork, but it's probably one of the most frustrating games I've played in a while.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the music in the game receives a mixed reception; while many players praise it for fitting the game's vibe and enhancing the experience, others criticize it for being generic and of low quality. Despite some negative feedback, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a standout feature, with players expressing a desire for it to be available for purchase.
- “I think the music is great, really fits the vibe and is, in my opinion, the second best aspect of the game!”
- “Pros: this game has such a cool premise, art style, and music.”
- “It never got as difficult as I wanted as a die-hard fan of this genre, and the only fight I would really call a challenge is the last one, but the great music and fantastic art style kept it fun the entire time.”
- “Stock menus, generic music, and notably low-quality samples for sound effects; forced soul or just stupidity, I'm not sure.”
- “The music is fine.”
- “Wish the soundtrack was available to purchase.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is highly praised for its excellence and engaging mechanics, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience from start to finish. Players appreciate the balance between fun and narrative depth, making it a memorable journey worth replaying.
- “The game was excellent from start to finish, mechanics were great, and the story was outstanding. 10/10, I would play again.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its appealing art style and animations; however, it suffers from significant bugs, particularly during specific encounters, leading many users to recommend waiting for patches before playing.
- “I do like the art style and animations, but this game is way too buggy, especially the cabbage refight. Probably best to get this game when it has been patched.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple glitches that ruined my gameplay experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be both entertaining and filled with humor, highlighting its fun and hilarious nature.
- “This game is incredibly fun and hilarious.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor in every aspect, making it a joy to play.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character designs and highlight the quality of the hand-drawn animation, indicating that these elements contribute positively to the overall character development experience.
- “I love the character designs and especially the hand-drawn animation.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
- “Each character's backstory is rich and well-crafted, making their growth throughout the game feel meaningful and impactful.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of fights tedious, as they often revolve around waiting for a single decisive moment, leading to an anticlimactic conclusion when it finally occurs.
- “Fights become about waiting for that one star punch opportunity, which makes them feel tedious, and when you finally get it, the fight ends abruptly and anticlimactically.”
replayability
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Players express that the game has limited replayability in its current state, but they hope for future updates, such as new fights or achievements, to enhance its longevity and encourage revisits.
- “Definitely buy it if you see it on sale; hopefully, they'll add new fights or achievements to enhance its replayability.”
- “Definitely buy if you see it on sale, and hopefully they'll add a new fight down the road or achievements to give it some replayability.”