Octopus Games: K Challenge 456

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"Octopus Games: K Challenge 456" is a survival game that combines traditional Korean games with intense challenges. Players must compete in a series of physical and mental tests, drawing from various aspects of Korean culture and history. With each level, the challenges become more difficult, pushing players to their limits in a battle against time, skill, and endurance. The goal is to survive and conquer all 456 levels of K Games.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Octopus Games: K Challenge 456 screenshot

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,485 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

monetization123 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of the Squid Game series, providing a fun and challenging experience.
Some players find the game enjoyable and recommend it for its entertainment value.
The game has potential for improvement and can be fun if played offline to avoid ads.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.
Many players experience lag and crashes, rendering the game unplayable.
The controls are often described as unresponsive and frustrating, particularly in critical gameplay moments.

monetization
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching advertisements than actually playing. Users express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often describing the experience as unbearable and suggesting that it detracts significantly from gameplay enjoyment. While some acknowledge the need for ads to keep the game free, the overwhelming consensus is that the current implementation is detrimental to the overall experience.
- “There are barely any ads, and if there are, just turn on airplane mode and then turn it off again.”
- “All I had to do was turn on airplane mode; easy, no ads.”
- “This game is designed for you to fail repeatedly so that you see the maximum number of ads possible.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing.”
- “This game is one giant advertisement.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it very funny and appreciate its comedic elements, others feel it lacks originality and fails to deliver consistent humor. Overall, the game elicits laughter from some, but not all players find it amusing.
- “Very funny game.”
- “I'm just laughing at the squid game ripoff, haha! At least add some of your own ideas.”
- “I like this game; it's so funny overall.”
- “It's not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but it just didn't deliver.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics have been widely criticized for being subpar, with many users comparing them to simplistic stick figure designs. Additionally, the game suffers from significant lag issues, especially when offline, which detracts from the overall experience. Frequent ads further exacerbate the frustration, leading to a negative reception regarding the visual presentation and performance.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive, bringing the game world to life.”
- “The character designs are unique and visually appealing, adding to the overall experience.”
- “The vibrant colors and detailed environments make every scene a visual treat.”
- “The graphics, the controls, the excessiveness of ads, everything.”
- “This is like Squid Game, but there is a difference: the graphics. The people are like stick figure characters and the masked man, but everything else is okay.”
- “Need to update graphics and controls badly.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for its unpredictable control mechanics, particularly on certain levels, and is marred by excessive advertisements, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users find the mechanics unoriginal and poorly executed, contributing to an overall negative impression.
- “Ads are ridiculous (play on airplane mode) and the control mechanics are unpredictable (especially on the glass level).”
- “Unoriginal and bad mechanics, and ads 24/7.”
- “I hate it; garbage mechanics. Smh.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users report issues with the music in the game, noting that even after turning off the sound and music settings, they continue to hear audio. This suggests a potential bug or glitch affecting the audio controls.
- “I turned off the sound and music, but I still hear sound and music.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues with the game, citing frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Additionally, there are complaints about timing inconsistencies, such as fireballs hitting the ground unexpectedly, contributing to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game's stability is viewed negatively by players.
- “Game 6, oh game 6! Bugs, glitches, and when you have 2 seconds left, a fireball hits the floor in 0.5 seconds.”
- “This game sucks because, first, it always glitches, and the timing is terrible.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users found the emotional aspect of the game to be inconsistent, with some experiencing unexpected emotional responses despite feeling disengaged or distracted.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Users express a need for better optimization in the game, particularly for low-end devices, indicating that performance issues may hinder the experience on less powerful hardware.
- “The game runs smoothly even on older hardware, thanks to its excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains high performance without sacrificing graphics.”
- “I need an optimized game for low-end devices.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, and it desperately needs optimization.”
- “Performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game; optimization is a must.”