Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack

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Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack is a single player action game. It was developed by Be-Rad Entertainment and was released on July 27, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack," play as the Headless Kamikaze and chase Serious Sam through 40 levels filled with explosions, hazards, and mayhem. Master the art of frog punting, missile kicking, and bomb booting, and test your skills in three endless challenges. This game, originally a mobile release with microtransactions, has been updated and released on Steam in response to Sam's last request.

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Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Fun and simple gameplay that is easy to pick up, making it a good time killer.
Appealing cartoon graphics and nostalgic music from the Serious Sam series enhance the experience.
Offers a unique perspective by allowing players to control a Beheaded Kamikaze, providing a humorous twist on the franchise.

Highly repetitive gameplay with only two distinct environments, leading to a lack of variety and engagement.
Short playtime, with most players completing the game in under two hours, which may not justify the price.
Feels like a mobile port with limited depth and technical issues, making it less suitable for PC gaming.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by straightforward mechanics focused on completing challenges across two worlds, primarily involving chasing and defeating enemies while avoiding various hazards. While it offers a simple and casual experience, many players find it repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited variety in level design and objectives. Overall, it caters to both casual and hardcore gamers, but some reviewers suggest there are better alternatives for engaging gameplay.
- “The gameplay of kamikaze attack is straightforward; it consists of two worlds, each with levels that have challenges to complete, but with the same goal of chasing down Sam and blowing him up.”
- “From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
- “The gameplay loop is simple enough, but can offer a real challenge with its bonus objectives.”
- “Despite the positives, it has some flaws, mainly that the game repeats the same type of level on the same map, where the last part of gameplay is very repetitive and boring without bringing new ideas to the game.”
- “No story or anything, just a series of challenge levels with a handful of gameplay and aesthetic rewards.”
- “Didn't expect much from a mobile port, but at least adding an in-game store or something would be nice; though the overall gameplay sucks beyond words.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a unique cartoon art style that appeals to some players, with hand-drawn elements and a nostalgic touch reminiscent of the original Serious Sam games. However, there are mixed opinions, as some users find the graphics inconsistent and janky, with issues like low quality and glitches. Overall, while the visuals may not be perfect, they are considered satisfactory for the game's budget and style.
- “The hand-drawn pencil artwork is nice though.”
- “It's a very different art style from the other few 2D Serious Sam games, but a unique one that works for the scope of the game.”
- “For the incredibly cheap price, it's absolutely well worth a buy if you're itching for some simple runner action with an appealing, almost child-like art style.”
- “The graphics are annoying and the runs are way too random and inconsistent to be enjoyable.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low quality graphics.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features tracks from the original Serious Sam series, which fans appreciate, particularly the iconic theme from the first encounter. However, the limited variety, with only a short loop of the Great Pyramid track playing during gameplay, can become repetitive and annoying. While nostalgic for fans, the overall soundtrack may not be enough to elevate the experience for everyone.
- “Cartoon graphics look good, music and sound effects are from the original Serious Sam games, which is a nice touch.”
- “All that while punting frogs, kicking rockets, and listening to my favorite OST from Serious Sam games.”
- “It also has the best soundtrack from Serious Sam: The First Encounter, so there's that.”
- “If I complained about anything, you better like the soundtrack from the final level of Serious Sam: The First Encounter because that is the only music you will hear during gameplay, lol.”
- “Honestly, I'm even a fan of Serious Sam games, but I can't recommend this one. It looks like it has nothing to do with the Serious Sam series except for the two main characters, the background, and the soundtrack.”
- “But fans of Sam buy this game anyway - familiar heroes and familiar music and... hearts of fans of Sam are already pounding like a jackhammer.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as wild and entertaining, reminiscent of quirky, pre-smartphone technology. Players find it to be a great source of fun, highlighting its comedic elements as a standout feature.
- “A great, humorous and fun game!”
- “Those funny little computers that predated smartphones?”
- “Mad go boom serious funny but for real, it's wild!”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a cohesive narrative, presenting instead a series of challenge levels with minimal storytelling elements, focusing primarily on gameplay and aesthetic rewards.
- “No story or anything, just a series of challenge levels with a handful of gameplay and aesthetic rewards.”
- “No story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time and effort, suggesting that it may feel like a second life is needed to effectively progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect stability. Overall, it remains an enjoyable experience despite these issues.
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself getting kicked out of matches unexpectedly.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it feels like a poorly executed mobile app repackaged for Steam, leveraging the Serious Sam name without delivering quality content. Overall, it has received low ratings, reflecting dissatisfaction with its perceived exploitative approach.
- “It's a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab by unethical mobile developers.”
- “A 3/10 flash minigame trying to cash in on the Serious Sam name.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability, primarily through its endless modes and the challenge of achieving perfect scores and unlocks. While it can be completed in 1-2 hours, players may find enjoyment in revisiting it for additional challenges and fun.
- “Not really much to say here other than it's a short and simple little runner game that is great fun as an afternoon distraction since it's beatable in 1-2 hours, though it does have plenty of replayability in trying to get those perfect scores, unlocks, and to test your reflexes in the endless modes.”