Typefighters
- April 18, 2016
- Christian Reuter
Get on SteamTypefighters is an action-packed multiplayer typing game that also offers a single-player mode. It features 8 unique modes that test various skills, such as reaction time, sustained attention, and creativity. The game allows you to add your own word lists for additional languages and challenges, and features adjustable difficulty for the single-player opponent. The Steam Edition includes online matchmaking, achievements, leaderboards, and trading cards.
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Reviews
- The game offers a variety of modes and customization options, making it engaging for players looking to improve their typing skills.
- It's a fun and simple way to practice typing, especially with friends, and can serve as a useful tool for educational purposes.
- The game is very affordable, providing good value for those interested in honing their typing speed.
- The multiplayer aspect is largely non-functional due to a lack of active players, making it difficult to find matches.
- The game suffers from various bugs and issues, including a frustrating dictionary and poor user interface design.
- Single-player modes can become repetitive and boring quickly, lacking depth and engagement for long-term play.
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as very simple and unpolished, focusing primarily on the typing experience without any distractions. While some users appreciate the minimalistic design, many criticize it for being bland and lacking detail, with bugs affecting the visual presentation in menus. Overall, the graphics are considered a low point, contributing to a perception of the game as a barren landscape of words.
“It's responsive and the audio and graphical aesthetics are nice.”
“I bought this game as part of a bundle with the much more realized Epistory (which has some great graphics to boot).”
“Now, this is a 2 dollar game, so while I do make some allowances in regards to its 'minimal' graphics, I still find the game to be a barren landscape of words.”
“The soundtrack is generic, the sounds are annoying, the existing graphics are unpolished and mainly it delivers no fun at all.”
“There are, of course, no real graphics to speak of.”
“Now, this is a 2 dollar game, so while I do make some allowances in regards to its 'minimal' graphics, I still find the game to be a barren landscape of...words.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around typing mechanics, offering modes that focus on accuracy and endurance rather than quick reflexes. While the concept is unique and enjoyable, particularly for fans of mechanical keyboards, the lack of multiplayer options and some visual bugs detract from the overall experience. The game's appeal may be limited to a niche audience who appreciates its specific style.
“A game that uses typing as its main game mechanic?”
“Fun game to play, especially with a mechanical keyboard.”
“In the end, this game has lots of bugs (but they never affect the gameplay itself, just the graphics in the menus) and, most of all, it has no multiplayer activity and it's been like this for ages, almost since it came out here.”
“Overall, it's a fine game and idea, but I find the text you type under the words unbearable to look at and hampering to gameplay.”
“So, sure, this is kind of an original idea (at least, I'm not aware of another game that has this kind of direct, mano a mano typing gameplay), but who would this appeal to?”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, the narrative is overshadowed by comparisons to other typing games, which are noted for their superior storytelling and overall experience. Players recommend titles like Epistory and Typing of the Dead for a more engaging narrative and gameplay.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I bought this game as part of a bundle with the much more realized Epistory (which has some great graphics to boot).”
“For example, choose Epistory for a generally nice, well-rounded typing game on Steam, or Typer Shark for a more simplistic yet challenging typing experience.”
“Epistory, Typing of the Dead: Overkill, Typer Shark Deluxe, Grimm's Quest: Remastered, and God of Word are five different games in this very specific subgenre that ultimately outclass this.”
“If you want a typing game, I suggest Typing of the Dead, or for a family-friendly experience, Epistory: A Typing Experience.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both challenging and entertaining, with players finding it accessible and enjoyable despite its focus on typing. While it offers a casual experience, it may not appeal to those specifically seeking lighthearted or comedic games, as its humor is intertwined with gameplay mechanics rather than standalone jokes. Overall, it is considered a fun and amusing game, particularly for fans of platformers and typing challenges.
“The various modes are quite challenging and funny, and I found no problems at all understanding how they worked even without a tutorial.”
“It's a typing exercise and challenge, funny and casual, entertaining, but it's always a game revolving around typing random words and sentences with your keyboard.”
“Super fun and funny game.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others criticize it as generic and annoying, suggesting it fails to enhance the overall experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Good music”
“The soundtrack is generic, the sounds are annoying, the existing graphics are unpolished, and it delivers no fun at all.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users describing it as overly buggy.
“The game seems overly buggy.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“There are numerous glitches that make it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the game's optimization is lacking, particularly for faster typers, as the AI's immediate response time and ability to handle unusual words can hinder player performance and enjoyment.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I love how the game optimizes resource management, making it easier to focus on strategy rather than micromanagement.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the user interface, making it intuitive and responsive.”
“The optimization is lacking, making the gameplay feel sluggish and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating that the game doesn't optimize for faster typers, as the AI can type without any delay, making it hard to compete.”
“The game's optimization issues lead to a disconnect between player skill and performance, especially when faced with unexpected word choices.”
