Kaze and the Wild Masks

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The Games Machine
    Apr 1, 2021
    90
    I had so much fun playing Kaze and the Wild Makes. Fast, colorful, easy to play if you just want to see the end, and absolutely challenging if you try to fully complete it unlocking every secret. The gameplay is not that innovative, and sometimes borrows heavily from the classics, but the result is an undeniably competent game. If you like platformers, there is no reason in the world not to try it. Highly recommended.
  2. PC Invasion
    Mar 19, 2021
    85
    While on the short side and not particularly original, Kaze and the Wild Masks is an exceptional 2D platformer filled with well designed, engaging levels and tight, responsive controls.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 19, 2021
    83
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. Meristation
    Apr 1, 2021
    82
    Kaze and the Wild Masks will provide you with a very good adventure with original mechanics and a design impeccable visuals.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 19, 2021
    80
    Kaze and the Wild Masks is an excellent old school platform which does everything in the right way. It might not be strikingly original or full of wacky, strange mechanics but it's definitely fun and rich of well thought out ideas blending with a wonderful pixel art and solid gameplay and level design.
  7. Game Rant
    Apr 6, 2021
    80
    Kaze and the Wild Masks is exceptionally average in every way, and never fails to impress. It excels at its goal to create a clean, enjoyable, and nostalgic '90s platforming experience, while simultaneously providing just enough of a fresh take to keep things exciting.
  8. GameOver.gr
    Apr 2, 2021
    80
    Kaze and the Wild Masks is 10% a nostalgic trip to platformers of the 16-bit era and 90% an ode to Donkey Kong Country from the SNES. It is full of charm, with a vibrant and detailed pixel art and with simplistic, albeit satisfying gameplay. Fans of linear 2D platformers that focus on platforming could not find a safer option for their next purchase.
  9. Ragequit.gr
    Mar 21, 2021
    79
    Kaze and the Wild Masks draws heavy inspirations from 90's platform games and especially the Donkey Kong Country trilogy. Even though it does not capture that same feeling of bliss its romping simian predecessors have, it is still a fun title to play if you are a fan of the genre.

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best PC Game of 2021

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 45
  3. Negative: 5 out of 45
  1. CRAZYBEE
    May 8, 2021
    10
    It's by far the best Donkey Kong game (that is not called Donkey Kong) I've ever played. It's a blast. Masterful.
  2. Reinhaert
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    An excellent game inspired by classic platformer Donkey Kong Country (especially 1 & 2, for me the best). I hope they do well, we could useAn excellent game inspired by classic platformer Donkey Kong Country (especially 1 & 2, for me the best). I hope they do well, we could use more games like this again. Pure fun, satisfying to complete 100%!… Full Review »
  3. saintsinner2k
    Jun 29, 2021
    0
    Way too hard way too fast even on casual mode.

    Literally trying to 100% the game and about to just give up. So many cheap deaths and cheap    Way too hard way too fast even on casual mode.

    Literally trying to 100% the game and about to just give up.

    So many cheap deaths and cheap deaths in the bonus levels.

    As the game goes on it seems like you literally have to die just to find where a lot of the gold letters and bonus levels are.

    So glad I rented.    … Full Review »
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