KickBeat: Steam Edition

 PC
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. CD-Action
    Mar 5, 2014
    80
    The gameplay is very simple, but I got hooked on it, mainly because of a great soundtrack. [03/2014, p.69]
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  2. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 3, 2014
    75
    Kickbeat is a simple rhythm game enriched with martial arts. The result is an intuitive, maybe too simple and poor but very challenging game.
  3. 4P.de
    Jan 24, 2014
    65
    The setting aside KickBeat is as conventional as a rhythm game as the songwriting of Jon Bon Jovi. You know what you get but don’t expect any surprises.
  5. IGN
    Jan 23, 2014
    65
    While the intriguing fighting game veneer manages to frame the gameplay in a clever way, the mechanics never actually evolve beyond the standard "hit this button at this time" formula.
  6. Eurogamer Portugal
    Feb 25, 2014
    60
    Kickbeat could be more. The potential is there, but it seems that Zen Studios was not willing to risk much with a new title like this.
  7. Hooked Gamers
    Jan 30, 2014
    60
    KickBeat isn’t a bad game. KickBeat also isn’t a great game. It’s just okay.
  8. IncGamers
    Jan 21, 2014
    60
    KickBeat isn't going to revolutionise the rhythm-action genre, but it nonetheless provides another perfectly solid, perfectly enjoyable opportunity to get into the flow of your music and have some rhythmic fun.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Nerokin
    Nov 24, 2015
    6
    Rhythm-Based ♥♥♥-Kicker

    Overall: 62% (114.2 / 185) ---------- Aesthetics ---------- Animations 6.7/10 Atmosphere 5.0/10    Rhythm-Based ♥♥♥-Kicker

    Overall: 62% (114.2 / 185)

    ---------- Aesthetics ----------
    Animations 6.7/10
    Atmosphere 5.0/10
    Graphics 6.0/10
    Level Design 5.0/10
    Overlays 6.5/10
    ------------- 58% (29.2 / 50)

    ---------- Audio ----------
    Sound Effects 6.0/10
    Music 8.5/10
    ------------- 73% (14.5 / 20)

    ---------- Functionality ----------
    Performance 10.0/10
    Stability 10.0/10
    ------------- 100% (20.0 / 20)

    ---------- Gameplay ----------
    Balance 7.0/10
    Controls 7.5/10
    Replay Value 7.5/10
    Variety 3.0/10
    ------------- 50% (25.0 / 50)

    ---------- Writing ----------
    Story 5.0/10
    Text 7.0/10
    Tutorial 2.0/5
    ------------- 56% (14.0 / 25)

    ---------- Other ----------
    Cost-Benefit Ratio 1.5/5
    System Requirements 2.5/5
    User Rating 6.5/10
    ------------------- 53% (10.5 / 20)    … Full Review »
  2. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    5
    A very cool idea that needed better execution. For the first little while, on very low difficulties, it seemed like a lot of fun. Mixing aA very cool idea that needed better execution. For the first little while, on very low difficulties, it seemed like a lot of fun. Mixing a rhythm game with a beat 'em up is something that could have worked great, but rather than try to create some sort of unique gameplay style instead it's pretty much just a cluttered, gaudy version of DDR. The visual design is extremely messy, often obscuring the intended button presses with too many effects and flashing lights, especially in later stages. The timing and rhythm of the notes/strikes also frequently feels off, not following the same logic as other rhythm games. Worst of all, the soundtrack is small and only covers a few musical genres, some of which I don't personally enjoy. Had potential, didn't realize it.… Full Review »
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