Mass O' Kyzt
- February 2, 2018
- AlexHoratio
Get on SteamMass O' Kyzt is an arena based platformer wherein you upgrade your enemies. Play as an astronaut fighting a psychic alien race on their home planet!
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Reviews
- Mass O' Kyzt offers a unique mechanic where players upgrade the enemies, adding a twist to the traditional wave survival shooter genre.
- The game is inexpensive and provides a quick-paced, engaging experience, making it a good option for short gaming sessions.
- Players appreciate the simple yet challenging gameplay, with satisfying mechanics that allow for a fun time shooting enemies.
- The game suffers from a lack of content and depth, leading to repetitive gameplay that can become boring after a short time.
- Technical issues, such as poor graphics quality and uncustomizable controls, detract from the overall experience and accessibility.
- Many players feel that the unlockable content is grindy and not rewarding enough, making progression feel tedious.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as wacky and inconsistent, with some players finding it enjoyable for casual play while others prefer to mute it in favor of their own tunes. The soundtracks vary significantly across different biomes, with some being beautiful and emotional, while others can become repetitive and dull. Overall, the music is seen as a mixed bag, fitting the game's quirky style but lacking in cohesion.
“The game is cheap, has wacky music, and it's great for killing some time.”
“Sometimes you get beautiful, original, emotional soundtracks.”
“The music is a bit weird, but it does fit more or less.”
“I play muted and just listen to my own music, as I do with every arcade-style game.”
“And then there is a rarer, almost more disappointing kind: a game that lacks a soundtrack almost completely.”
“Each biome has a soundtrack that is first amazing, then horrible, and, at last, simply boring.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a limited variety in maps and a reliance on enemy swarms for difficulty, which can detract from the overall experience. However, the mechanic of upgrading enemies after each wave is praised as an interesting and effective addition that enhances the gameplay. Overall, while the game may not offer extensive content, it provides a unique twist that some players appreciate.
“I love the mechanic of upgrading your enemies.”
“The mechanic of having to upgrade the enemies after each wave was an interesting idea and worked well for the gameplay.”
“Difficulty wise, my only gripe is that more often than not deaths are the result of the swarm of enemies, rather than the upgrades you give enemies offering any significant change to the gameplay, which I think was the intent; still, for the price, I say go for it.”
“And, while it might seem like I'm digressing, picking up crap like this at say $0.50 and getting 5 minutes of gameplay (because there's not much to this) is way worse value for money than picking up an old AAA game for $5 and getting a hundred hours out of it.”
“The maps aren't different enough from what I've seen to change the gameplay a significant amount.”
“Difficulty-wise, my only gripe is that more often than not, deaths are the result of the swarm of enemies, rather than the upgrades you give enemies offering any significant change to the gameplay, which I think was the intent. Still, for the price, I say go for it.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the use of outdated retro pixel art and the lack of resolution options or graphics tweaks, while others express a fondness for the nostalgic aesthetic.
“Love the graphics.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story is appreciated for its simplicity and minimalism, allowing players to enjoy straightforward gameplay without being bogged down by excessive narrative elements. This approach provides a satisfying escape, particularly after a long day.
“I love those small indie games that don't overwhelm you with tons of items or storylines. It's a great feeling to kill a couple of thousand enemies after a hard day at work.”
“The story drags on for far too long, making the gameplay feel tedious.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
“I found the plot twists predictable and the character development lacking.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, indicating that it requires too much repetitive effort to progress.
“That's way too grindy.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the presence of beautiful and original soundtracks that enhance the emotional depth of the game, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“Sometimes you get beautiful, original, emotional soundtracks.”
