Kidz

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Kidz is a single player action game. It was developed by ptsnmd and was released on July 26, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Kidz is 2D Side Scrolling style, featuring different mechanic each episode, including Action Horror, Point & Click, Parkour! 3 Kids from a different universe, They're facing the same problem. The adult says this's the best for you, It's mean they want us to fulfill their undone dream, Or just let us walk our own path? I'm your kid, But not your kid.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

story5 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The game features unique storytelling with engaging themes, including societal pressures and abuse, making it thought-provoking.
Each episode offers a distinct gameplay style, providing variety and replayability, which keeps the experience fresh.
The music and visual art styles are well-executed, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

The gameplay can be frustrating, particularly in certain episodes where mechanics feel poorly designed or overly simplistic.
The game suffers from a convoluted plot and minimal narrative depth, which may leave players wanting more substance.
The lack of English subtitles limits accessibility for a broader audience, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully enjoy the experience.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as an anthology featuring various narratives, primarily focusing on children navigating a harsh world. While some episodes, like a mother's search for her daughter, are praised for their emotional depth, others are noted for their confusing elements. Overall, the storytelling is seen as engaging, with unique themes and gameplay styles that enhance the experience.
- “Kidz is a good casual horror game; the story for this game is children trying to survive in a cruel world.”
- “Episode 2 was quite good as you get to have two stories; the first story about a mom trying to figure out why her daughter ran away is good, and I especially loved the good ending—it was quite heartbreakingly beautiful.”
- “The third story was good; I loved the themes of the importance of parenthood mixed in with a dystopian society that practices eugenics.”
- “This is not one of those games... a simple 2D action brawler/adventure game with a weird convoluted plot and enemies that are either bugged or just placed in a downright malicious way... this ain't fun.”
- “The second story was okay; I didn't really get it, but I did love the bad ending where the girl turned into a peacock that was pretty ghoulish.”
- “Episode 2 was quite good as you get to have two stories. The first story about a mom trying to figure out why her daughter ran away is good; I especially loved the good ending, it was quite heartbreakingly beautiful.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring unique mechanics across its anthology-style episodes, with the first episode offering enjoyable light puzzles and combat, while the second episode leans heavily on point-and-click mechanics that can disrupt immersion. However, the third episode suffers from frustrating mechanics, including constant running and overwhelming obstacles, leading to a repetitive experience overall. Despite these issues, the game is considered a good casual horror experience with engaging stories and characters.
- “The gameplay for the most part is good, and like the story being an anthology, the gameplay is a mixture of different styles. For the first episode, you basically have to shoot ghosts with your flashlight cell phone and solve light puzzles. It was pretty good; the combat could be a bit annoying but wasn't too bad, and the puzzles were good—not too hard even if you have to brute force your way through.”
- “Okay with that said, this game is a good casual horror game, with really good stories, for the most part good gameplay, and good characters.”
- “All three chapters each have a unique fun mechanic.”
- “Episode 2's gameplay is a bit of a pain; essentially, it is just point and click with puzzle solving.”
- “The gameplay for the third episode is frustratingly bad; your character is always running, and you have to jump and dodge to get to the end.”
- “In Episode 2, the gameplay is a point and click game, but the problem is that there's a meter that fills up if you click too many times, causing you to be kicked out of the level. This really pulls you out of the experience.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered passable, with some reviewers noting that while the visuals are important, they should complement strong gameplay, which is lacking here. However, the three distinct art styles used across the episodes are praised for their uniqueness and effective use of color, adding visual interest to the experience.
- “The three different graphic art styles for the three episodes were very good, each visually unique with a nice use of colors that kept the game interesting.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users praising the variety of enjoyable tracks, particularly highlighting the menu music. The overall aesthetic, including the music and art, is described as cute, and it complements the engaging story. Additionally, players find the music to enhance the game's atmosphere, contributing to its appeal.
- “The music was good; it definitely had plenty of great tracks to listen to. I especially liked the music that plays in the menu.”
- “The music and art are really cute, and the small bit of story I've seen so far is very interesting.”
- “Scary, easy to play, and nice music.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Episode 2 is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a poignant storyline about a mother searching for her runaway daughter, culminating in a heartbreakingly beautiful ending that resonates with players.
- “Episode 2 was quite good as you get to have two stories. The first story about a mom trying to figure out why her daughter ran away is compelling; I especially loved the good ending, which was heartbreakingly beautiful.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the monetization aspect of the game, particularly due to a broken achievement linked to an external advertisement service that has since disconnected. This has led to dissatisfaction, as it prevents completion of the game despite having achieved all other milestones.