KISS: Psycho Circus - The Nightmare Child

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. GameSpy
    70
    Takes a questionable franchise and turns it into something somewhat entertaining. Although it might not be as much fun as watching Gene Simmons and his famous tongue parade wildly around the stage.
  2. IGN
    70
    For a game based on such vibrant characters, the designers have managed to make "KISS Psycho Circus" feel more like a VH1 documentary than a big, loud rock spectacle.
  3. PC Gamer
    70
    Not too shabby for fans of the comics, but there are better FPS games out there. [Oct 2000, p.114]
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  5. All Game Guide
    70
    If you're looking for a 3D version of id Software's "DOOM," look no further.
  6. GameSpot
    66
    Ultimately, Psycho Circus is one game you and the boys won't be playing all night.
  7. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    There's no depth to its woefully repetitive gameplay and overall enjoyment is hampered by underpowered weapons, mindless out-of-control spawning and overly difficult boss encounters.
  8. CNET Gamecenter
    60
    An imperfect FPS that is too much Psycho Circus, not enough KISS.
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  9. GamePro
    60
    The main problem with "The Nightmare Child" is that without an engrossing story to move you along, the task of taking out loads of enemies becomes tedious quickly.
  10. ActionTrip
    59
    Sometimes even the brainless chopping, and gallons of spraying blood that are KISS: Psycho Circus can be fun, and enjoyable. Overall, it left a bitter taste in my mouth.
  11. Game Revolution
    50
    Call it what you will, but DOOM is still DOOM, even in KISS makeup.
  12. Gaming Age
    50
    All we have is a decently average first person shooter amidst an entire crowd of decently average first person shooters.
  13. Daily Radar
    50
    The game looked promising and campy, but ultimately left us unimpressed.
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Awards & Rankings

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#80 Best PC Game of 2000
80
#80 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
61
#61 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. iddqd4
    Feb 12, 2018
    7
    이 텍스트는 내 프로필에 점수가 표시되도록하기위한 것입니다.
  2. Didacticus
    Oct 17, 2013
    10
    All these scary insects that run to you! You can shoot them into pieces. Then they walk with only one leg to you! The enemies are veryAll these scary insects that run to you! You can shoot them into pieces. Then they walk with only one leg to you! The enemies are very original, the locations are very psycho. When you have played the first chapter you think: What a long game, this took me hours. Then you find out that there are three other chapters to play with other locations.… Full Review »
  3. rodrikiss
    Oct 4, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing. This ROCK. This is a game that every rocker should play. For its time has excellent graphics and the story is veryThis game is amazing. This ROCK. This is a game that every rocker should play. For its time has excellent graphics and the story is very good.
    Recomiendo este juego a 100%    … Full Review »
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