Super Crush KO

98%
Game Brain Score Based on 96 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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A delightful 2D character action game, with fluid combat that feels incredible. There are a ton of ideas packed into Super Crush KO's short runtime, and plenty of goals to chase after the credits.
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"Super Crush KO is a single-player hack and slash game with an intriguing story set in a vibrant, futuristic city. Combine run 'n' gun action and beat-em-up combat to save your kidnapped kitten and prevent an AI apocalypse. With easy-to-execute combos, challenging levels, and online leaderboards, the game offers exceptional mechanics and amazing visuals."

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews
story13 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Super Crush KO features a charming and colorful art style that enhances the overall experience, making it visually appealing.
  • The gameplay is fast-paced and satisfying, with smooth controls that allow for enjoyable combo chaining and combat mechanics.
  • The game offers a light-hearted and humorous story, making it a fun and casual experience for players looking for a quick beat 'em up.
  • The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to concerns about replay value.
  • Combat can feel repetitive due to a lack of depth and variety in enemy types and boss encounters, which may lead to boredom over time.
  • There is no difficulty setting, which may make the game too easy for experienced players, reducing the challenge and engagement.
  • story34 mentions

    The story is generally described as simple and basic, revolving around a cute premise of rescuing a cat from an alien invader, but it lacks depth and feels somewhat rushed. While the narrative is short and not the main focus of the game, it is appreciated for its charming and adorable moments, complemented by a visually appealing art style. Overall, players find the story enjoyable despite its brevity, with many expressing a desire for more content in potential sequels or DLC.

    • “The art, story, and atmosphere of the game are all very cozy and cute but ultimately sparse.”
    • “Super Crush Ko is the story of an evil alien invader coming to Earth to steal our daring heroine's beloved cat Chubbz, but is she really as evil as you think?”
    • “The story is adorable too.”
    • “Even when the story just sorta ends and boom, you're at the credits.”
    • “Aside from its super short length, there isn't much of a story outside of the catnapping, and the ending doesn't provide much of a payoff and feels a little abrupt.”
    • “Apart from some nice looking cutscenes, brief visual novel sequences, and post-level comments, the story isn't especially prevalent and the ending feels somewhat rushed.”
  • gameplay26 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth and satisfying combat, engaging mechanics, and vibrant visuals that enhance the experience without being distracting. While the game offers a straightforward and fun approach that appeals to both beginners and veterans, some players feel it lacks depth and long-term content. Overall, the mechanics, particularly the special moves, are highlighted as key differentiators, contributing to a solid yet somewhat thin gameplay experience.

    • “Gameplay is great, the combat is really smooth and satisfying.”
    • “The art is cute and vibrant and fun, and it provides satisfying beat 'em up brawler gameplay that strikes a great balance by being challenging without being too frustrating.”
    • “The animations and sound design make for some very fluid and satisfying gameplay when you're chaining combos and moving through levels.”
    • “The game doesn't overstay its welcome for beginners and veterans alike; however, because of the simplicity of its mechanics, your long-term investment may vary.”
    • “That might not have mattered if gameplay made up for it, but even it can wear a bit thin.”
    • “Somewhat lacking in overall content but still provides a solid gameplay experience.”
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics of "Super Crush KO" are widely praised for their charming and colorful 2D art style, which combines a unique comic aesthetic with fluid animations that enhance the gameplay experience. While the visuals are initially impressive, some reviewers noted a lack of variety in level design, as many areas feature similar cityscapes. Overall, the game's attractive graphics and engaging aesthetic contribute significantly to its appeal, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.

    • “This is a funny and very well crafted game with a superb art style.”
    • “Super Crush KO is a great beat 'em up title for all ages, with great fluid controls, an enjoyable aesthetic, and an incredible amount of charm that's earned it a place in my heart and Steam library forever.”
    • “The art style is beautiful and the soundtrack is very catchy!”
    • “Jesus Christ, I wasn't expecting much; after all, this game has a bit of a cheap mobile/flash art style and drawing quality to it, but damn it's good.”
    • “Those sugary visuals that initially impress with their uniqueness soon lose that luster given that none of the levels deviate a lot in design; you'll always be looking at some variation of the oddly-colored city, and the colors don't change much.”
    • “It's not ugly music, nor even inappropriate for the theme, but I still expected to be listening to more cheerful, energizing music based on the graphics.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the catchy soundtrack and its alignment with the game's aesthetic, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking the energy expected from the visuals. Although the art direction is often highlighted as beautiful, the soundtrack is described as too slow and understated, failing to elevate the overall experience. Overall, while the music is appreciated by some, it does not consistently meet the expectations set by the game's charming graphics.

    • “The art style is beautiful and the soundtrack is very catchy!”
    • “The art's nice, the music's nice; overall just a nice game.”
    • “I absolutely adore this game, from aesthetic, soundtrack, its humor and score chasing.”
    • “This is the latest game in a trend I despise, begun by Super Mario World three decades ago and repeated by too many Mario games since; reusing the same motif for every or almost every song in the game, but worse, that motif is just too depressing, slow, and understated here.”
    • “It's not ugly music, nor even inappropriate for the theme, but I still expected to be listening to more cheerful, energizing music based on the graphics.”
    • “All four boss fights have the same model with new attacks, the music is too similar; the four areas have a great art style, but it's all just a city.”
  • humor9 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring a charming and colorful art style that enhances its comedic moments, particularly in the comic book-style cutscenes. Players appreciate the lighthearted writing and cute sense of humor, which contribute to an enjoyable and engaging experience, despite a desire for more humorous content throughout the game. Overall, it is described as a funny and well-crafted title that successfully combines humor with appealing visuals.

    • “This is a funny and very well crafted game with a superb art style.”
    • “The cutscenes between chapters are done in a very colorful and neat comic book style and provide some humorous moments, but it just made me wish there was more of them.”
    • “The gameplay is straightforward and fun, the writing had me chuckling and I really liked the design.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with most users reporting smooth performance even on lower-end hardware. However, some players have noted issues such as character freezing during combat and occasional bugs, like falling through the floor, which can disrupt gameplay.

    • “Runs great on my potato laptop.”
    • “The game has a solid performance, with minimal crashes or bugs.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game feels, even during intense moments.”
    • “Combat itself is very rigid; your character freezes in place during basic combos.”
    • “I encountered one bug where I randomly fell through the floor, ending a no-hit run, but that's the extent of bugs and glitches that I experienced.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game has limited replayability due to its short length, with a typical playthrough lasting around two hours, and the absence of difficulty options. Players can easily achieve high ranks on their first attempt, reducing the incentive to replay.

    • “No real replay value.”
    • “It is very short (it took 2 hours for my first playthrough and that was with some restarts for no-hit runs) and lacks difficulty selections that you'd expect in a score-driven, stylish beat 'em up, so the replay value is not entirely there (I was able to S-rank every level on my first playthrough).”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized as cozy and cute, creating an inviting experience, though some players find it somewhat sparse. Overall, the blend of art and story enhances the enjoyment of the beat 'em up gameplay.

    • “The art, story, and atmosphere of the game are all very cozy and cute, but ultimately sparse.”
    • “The art, story, and atmosphere of the game are all very cozy and cute but ultimately sparse.”
    • “I really liked playing a beat 'em up game with this atmosphere.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express confusion regarding the emotional impact of enemy interactions, particularly when visual cues like a red body do not consistently correlate with the expected consequences of touching them. This inconsistency can detract from the emotional immersion and clarity of the gameplay experience.

  • character development1 mentions

    Reviews highlight that while the character design, featuring vibrant color combinations and sporty clothing, is visually appealing, there is less emphasis on the depth of character development within the gameplay itself. Players are drawn to the aesthetic but may find the character progression lacking in substance.

    • “The character design features awesome color combinations and sporty clothing, which initially drew me to the game.”
    • “The character development is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each interaction feel meaningful.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly at 60fps in fullscreen mode, which enhances the overall performance experience for players.

    • “In terms of performance, 60fps and fullscreen mode are available.”
    • “The game runs smoothly with optimized settings, providing a seamless experience.”
    • “I appreciate the attention to detail in optimization, as it enhances gameplay significantly.”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, often dropping below 30fps during intense scenes.”
    • “Despite having a powerful PC, I still experience significant lag and stuttering, which ruins the gameplay experience.”
    • “The optimization is poor; loading times are excessively long, and the game frequently crashes.”
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Play time

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