Rag Doll Kung Fu
- October 12, 2005
- Mark Healey
Get on Steam"Rag Doll Kung Fu" is a historic game on Steam, known as the first non-Valve game released on the platform. It offers a range of single and multiplayer games, with unique control schemes using multiple mice. The game features cutscenes inspired by classic Kung Fu cinema, telling the story of an assassin's journey to become a Kung Fu master.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Reviews
- The game is inventive and funny, offering a unique and memorable experience with its silly humor and creative gameplay.
- It runs well on older systems and Linux, making it accessible for players with less powerful hardware.
- As the first non-Valve game on Steam, it holds a special place in gaming history and is nostalgic for many players.
- The game has significant compatibility issues on modern systems, often leading to crashes and unplayability.
- Controls can be frustrating and difficult to master, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The humor and themes can be seen as offensive or inappropriate, which may not sit well with all players.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a mixed experience, with some players appreciating its niche appeal and nostalgic value, while others find it frustrating and overly complex. The dated networking and dwindling multiplayer activity are concerns, and there are suggestions that the game could benefit from improvements, particularly regarding its mechanics. Overall, while some enjoy the gameplay, many feel it lacks depth and can become tedious quickly.
“The gameplay is what the title describes.”
“The gameplay is pretty good too.”
“The graphics look okay, but the gameplay itself is engaging; you have to keep a lot of things in mind and be on your toes if you want to successfully beat someone or just complete the objectives.”
“The gameplay is niche and the networking's dated (not sure if anyone even plays the multiplayer anymore), but I mainly grabbed it for nostalgia's sake.”
“You uninstall it because its gameplay is really annoying and the novelty dried out... fast...”
“The graphics look okay, but the gameplay itself is too, well I wouldn't want to say hard, but you have to keep a lot of things in mind and be on your toes if you want to successfully beat someone, or just the objectives.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as inventive and delightfully absurd, often described as a blend of ironic and mindless comedy that resonates well with players. Many reviewers highlight its distinctly British wit, making it a memorable and entertaining experience, despite some challenges in gameplay. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
“It's inventive, it's funny as hell, it's one of the most British things I've ever played in my life. The controls are weirdly good but still give the game some well-deserved challenge; it's just great.”
“It's full of the best brand of stupid, mindless humor.”
“The sound and story are ironically funny; it's like my brain making up the most random dream that ends up being the most memorable.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a humorous and original experience, reminiscent of a bizarre dream that leaves a lasting impression. Players find the narrative engaging and entertaining, particularly through its amusing video cut scenes, despite some technical issues on newer systems. The fixed character choice in single-player mode is justified by the story's design.
“The sound and story are funny ironically; it's like my brain making up the most random dream that ends up being the most memorable.”
“If you have an older PC or run Linux (this has issues running on newer Windows systems), do yourself a favor and play through the story of this.”
“Fun and original game, with a very amusing, laugh-out-loud story (via video cut scenes).”
“Your character is fixed for story reasons in the single player.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as "okay," suggesting a moderate level of visual quality, but they do not stand out as a highlight. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay complexity rather than aesthetic appeal.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users perceive the game's stability positively, especially in contrast to the frequent bugs and issues found in higher-priced AAA titles. The low price point of ten dollars is seen as a fair trade-off for a unique experience that is less prone to the typical stability problems associated with more expensive games.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“The stability issues are frustrating and detract from what could be a great game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users consistently describing it as awesome and integral to the overall experience.
“The music and gameplay are awesome!”
