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Super Crush KO

While I really liked Super Crush KO’s brilliant gameplay and cute story, there’s a host of issues that drag the experience down.
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98% User Score Based on 192 reviews
Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

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Super Crush KO is a single player arcade hack and slash game. It was developed by Vertex Pop and was released on January 16, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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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stability4 negative mentions
  • Super Crush KO features a charming and colorful art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • The gameplay is fast-paced and satisfying, with smooth controls that make chaining combos enjoyable.
  • The game offers a fun and light-hearted story about rescuing a cat, appealing to fans of quirky narratives.
  • The game is extremely short, typically taking only a few hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Combat can feel repetitive, with limited enemy variety and a lack of depth in the mechanics as the game progresses.
  • There is no multiplayer mode or significant replay value beyond score chasing, which may not appeal to all players.
  • story
    71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is simple and revolves around a girl rescuing her cat from an alien invader, featuring a charming and cute aesthetic. While the narrative is brief and lacks depth, it is filled with endearing moments and humor, making it enjoyable despite its minimalistic approach. Overall, players appreciate the cute storyline but note that it serves more as a backdrop to the engaging gameplay rather than a central focus.

    • “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?”
    • “Before even playing the game, promotional materials demonstrate a cute heroine, an endearing plot about rescuing her cat, and a surreal, saccharine, Lisa Frank-lite visual style that's so unusual for action games that it alone might make the game stand out from the crowd.”
    • “I also found the story surprisingly charming and fun, though this game's focus is definitely on arcade thrills and score-chasing that doesn't waste your time.”
    • “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.”
    • “The art, story, and atmosphere of the game are all very cozy and cute but ultimately sparse.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth and satisfying combat, engaging mechanics, and excellent controls, making it easy to learn yet challenging to master. While the game offers a cute story and vibrant visuals that enhance the experience, some players feel it lacks depth and long-term content, with a desire for additional features like multiplayer support. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and accessible, appealing to both beginners and veterans, though it may wear thin for some over time.

    • “Gameplay is great; the combat is really smooth and satisfying.”
    • “The art is cute and vibrant, providing 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 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.”
  • graphics
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Super Crush KO" are widely praised for their charming and colorful art style, reminiscent of a cartoon aesthetic that enhances the game's lighthearted tone. 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, fluid animations, and attention to detail contribute to an enjoyable and engaging experience.

    • “This is a funny and very well crafted game with a superb art style.”
    • “The art style is beautiful and the soundtrack is very catchy!”
    • “You’ll love the art style that looks like it’s straight out of a Cartoon Network show, the simple but effective pop soundtrack, or maybe even the surprising and delightful queer story.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the catchy soundtrack and its alignment with the game's charming art style, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking the energetic vibe expected from the visuals. Many reviewers note that the music, though not unpleasant, tends to be slow and understated, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated by some, it fails to elevate the game for others who find it too similar and lacking in variety.

    • “The art style is beautiful and the soundtrack is very catchy!”
    • “I absolutely adore this game, from aesthetic, soundtrack, its humor and score chasing.”
    • “In short, Super Crush KO is a powerful and addictive brawler that makes you feel like you’re in a music video.”
    • “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.”
  • humor
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring a cute and colorful aesthetic that enhances its comedic elements. Players appreciate the well-crafted cutscenes presented in a comic book style, although many wish there were more of them. Overall, the writing and design contribute to a fun and chuckle-inducing experience, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a humorous gaming experience.

    • “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.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is criticized for being low due to its short length and lack of difficulty options, making it easy to complete in a single playthrough. However, some players appreciate the leaderboard system and the depth of combat, which can encourage repeated play for those seeking to improve their scores.

    • “Bursting with charm, approachable combat for the brawler genre, great character design, and a leaderboard system allows for replayability.”
    • “Getting better and better is where the challenge and replayability is at.”
    • “Simplistic combat with tons of depth, great art style, easily replayable.”
    • “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).”
    • “It's also a throwback in a bad way, though, as the lack of replay value and barebones story would feel right at home at an arcade.”
    • “- no real replay value.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability, running well even on low-end hardware. However, players have noted some rigidity in combat mechanics, with characters freezing during combos, and occasional bugs, such as falling through the floor. Despite these issues, significant glitches are rare.

    • “Runs great on my potato laptop.”
    • “Combat itself is very rigid; your character freezes in place during basic combos.”
    • “I did encounter one bug where I randomly fell through the floor, ending a no-hit run, but that's the extent of bugs/glitches that I encountered.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized as cozy and cute, creating an inviting experience for players. However, some reviewers note that this atmosphere feels somewhat sparse, suggesting a lack of depth or richness in the overall environment.

    • “The art, story, and atmosphere of the game are all very cozy and cute, creating a unique experience.”
    • “I really enjoyed playing a beat 'em up game with such a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “The art, story, and atmosphere of the game are all very cozy and cute but ultimately sparse.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its vibrant character design, featuring appealing color combinations and sporty clothing that attract players. The approachable combat mechanics and charming aesthetics contribute to an engaging experience, while the leaderboard system enhances replayability, encouraging players to further explore character dynamics.

    • “Bursting with charm, approachable combat for the brawler genre, great character design, and a leaderboard system that allows for replayability.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players' frustrations regarding inconsistent visual cues for danger, particularly with enemies that display red indicators. This inconsistency can lead to confusion and detracts from the overall emotional engagement, as players feel unfairly punished in certain scenarios.

  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, consistently running at 60fps in fullscreen mode, which contributes to a smooth gaming experience.

    • “In terms of performance, 60fps and fullscreen are available.”
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Super Crush KO is a arcade hack and slash game.

Super Crush KO is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Super Crush KO.

Super Crush KO was released on January 16, 2020.

Super Crush KO was developed by Vertex Pop.

Super Crush KO has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Super Crush KO is a single player game.

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