Puppet Kings

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Puppet Kings is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Plug In Digital and was released on December 11, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Puppet Kings is a modern take on the Breakout genre taking block-breaking to new levels of fun by introducing characters, boss rush as primary game mode and a roguelike twist.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Puppet Kings offers a unique twist on the classic breakout formula by incorporating boss battles and a variety of characters, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.
The game features stunning art and diverse boss designs, with many unique mechanics that keep gameplay exciting and challenging.
Players appreciate the hidden secrets and alternate paths, encouraging multiple playthroughs to fully explore the game's content.

The game lacks a proper save system, forcing players to restart from the beginning if they lose all their lives, which can be frustrating.
Some players have reported bugs and performance issues, particularly on certain systems, which detracts from the overall experience.
There is a lack of achievements and meaningful progression systems, which could enhance replayability and player engagement.

gameplay
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Puppet Kings features engaging Arkanoid-style gameplay with a wealth of hidden secrets and stunning visuals, requiring players to explore the map and discover effective strategies to defeat enemies. The game is praised for its challenging difficulty and diverse mechanics across levels, making it a highly enjoyable experience.
- “Puppet Kings is a game with Arkanoid mechanics and a lot of hidden secrets. The gorgeous art and the necessity to find the correct way to defeat enemies and explore the entire map make it a lot of fun to play.”
- “Stunning design, challenging difficulty, and a variety of mechanics in each level make this game a must-have.”
- “A game with incredible mechanics and art.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky boss design, resembling colorful arkanoid blocks with eyes and teeth that add a comedic twist to the gameplay. Players find the exploration and discovery of hidden secrets, combined with the game's charming art style, to be an enjoyable and amusing experience.
- “The first boss is a funny little aversion of your expectations, because it resembles the colored Arkanoid blocks, but they also have eyes and teeth and try to squish you.”
- “Puppet Kings is a game with Arkanoid mechanics and a lot of hidden secrets, gorgeous art, and to get all the content has been necessary to find the correct way to kill the enemies and explore all the map. It has been so funny to play.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their stunning detail, effectively blending an Arkanoid style with impressive boss designs that enhance the overall visual experience.
- “It combines an Arkanoid style with great bosses and stunning graphic details.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its fantastic quality alongside the art.
- “The music and art of the game are also fantastic.”