Survive: The king killer
- February 20, 2018
- WhackAKey Games
Get on SteamSurvive: The king killer is a one man team with a one life only game that is an open world survival game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has an interesting concept that shows potential for future improvement.
- The developer's effort in creating the game alone is commendable.
- The game could be entertaining for streaming purposes due to its frustrating nature.
- Controls are poor and cannot be customized, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The one-life mechanic combined with long load screens makes the game feel punishing and tedious.
- The game is plagued with bugs, bad music, and a lack of direction in the tutorial.
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is subjective, with some players finding it unappealing and frustrating, particularly due to repetitive prompts when starting a new game after dying. However, it may still provide entertainment value for streaming purposes.
“This game, however, would be funny for streaming.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being irritating and poorly implemented, with instances of overlapping tracks when returning to certain areas. Players have expressed frustration over the inability to turn off the music, contributing to an overall negative experience. This aspect, along with other technical issues, has led some users to recommend avoiding the game until significant improvements are made.
“The music is atrocious, and if you leave and come back to the docks, there's a chance to overlap 2 or 3 instances of the song playing at the same time.”
“The music is really irritating, and you can't turn it off. Many creature comforts are needed, but the dev thinks VR is more important.”
“I had to refund my purchase as the dev wouldn't even respond to the music issue. Just no communication at all.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a challenging one-life mechanic, adding a layer of difficulty and tension to the overall experience.
“The game features a challenging one-life mechanic that keeps you on your toes.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging and offers a unique experience with its one-life system.”
“I love how the one-life mechanic adds a layer of intensity to every decision you make in the game.”
“The game has a one-life mechanic, which makes it incredibly frustrating.”
“Gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive, leading to a frustrating experience during critical moments.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game to be highly replayable, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic storylines and multiple endings.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the diverse character choices and branching paths.”
“I love how the game encourages experimentation, making me want to replay it to explore different strategies.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience. Players appreciate the vibrant color palette and smooth animations, which enhance the overall aesthetic. However, some users noted occasional performance issues that slightly detracted from the visual experience.
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as intentionally frustrating and poorly constructed, leading some players to feel that it is designed to provoke negative emotions rather than engage them positively.
“I really don't know how to gauge this game, because it feels like everything is on purpose, like it's supposed to make me angry, supposed to hurt my eyes, and has a bad story on purpose.”
