- Publisher: La Cosa Entertainment
- Release Date: Jan 19, 2016
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Feb 7, 2016Klaus is, in a word, brilliant. While it may not exactly win the hearts of those who don’t like the 2D platformer style, it’s an expertly-designed addition to the genre that creates a challenging experience without ever seeming insurmountable. With intuitive controls and a seamless integration of its parts, it easily creates an experience worth the $19.99 price on the PlayStation Store.
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Jan 24, 2016KLAUS is an impressive puzzle platformer that constantly defies the player's expectations. Building up mechanics only to break them, La Cosa Entertainment has crafted one of the most interesting platformers in quite some time.
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Apr 6, 2016If you're a fan of hardcore platformers, Klaus will likely never seem quite as harsh and unforgiving as Super Meat Boy. But it has a more interesting story to tell, in comparison.
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Jan 29, 2016Klaus is a thought-provoking platformer that usurps expectations and will stick with you long after you’ve finished playing.
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Jan 22, 2016Klaus is a subversive, ingenious little puzzle platformer that shouldn’t be missed by anyone who claims to be a fan of video games.
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Jan 29, 2016I can recall many times I involuntarily smiled as I saw what the level designers came up with. Those exhilarating moments of discovery and excitement – the moment you see the approach the designer took – are what will stick with me when I look back on my time with Klaus.
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CD-ActionMay 30, 2016An intelligent, brilliantly designed platformer that tells a story worth following and does it so creatively that you never know what to expect next. [05/2016, p.72]
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games(TM)Apr 14, 2016A thoughtful experience with great gameplay. [Issue#172, p.94]
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Mar 22, 2016It’s nice to see games continuing to try and push forward narrative in the side-scrolling platformer, and Klaus is a very strong entry into this genre.
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Feb 9, 2016A story-driven platformer with a unique style in both its art and gameplay. A fantastic journey for all kind of players.
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Feb 5, 2016An interesting proposal that rejuvenates a genre without the need of changing its basis. It's not perfect because it's bad music and the touchpad controls, but still a great game.
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Feb 2, 2016It seems to take inspiration from some 2D-era classics, but in the end it finds its own dimension. Originality takes time to emerge, but when it does, the game will definitely stand aside as a fulfilled experience.
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Jan 27, 2016While it has some flaws in the sound department and issues with the touchscreen pad usage, Klaus challenges players with each level.
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Feb 14, 2016We've really enjoyed how Klaus is constantly changing its gameplay features so it always surprises the player. Klaus tries too hard to be different sometimes, but it's usually a great experience.
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Feb 22, 2016Definitely a promising first try for this young development team, Klaus is a smart game that’s based on complex themes usually unexpected in simple platform games. A pity that the controls and the physics in the game aren’t as convincing as the rest.
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Mar 3, 2016Overall Klaus is a solid linear, story-based platformer. Hardcore players of platformers looking for a challenge should look elsewhere. From a mysterious story to solid yet fun gameplay, Klaus is a game that should be enjoyable for anyone.
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Mar 29, 2016Rich with clever puzzles and interesting mechanisms, Klaus has enough charm to stand out from the ocean of 2D indies.
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Feb 29, 2016Challenging and sometimes frustrating though it may be, Klaus is a refreshing take on one of the most lasting genres around.
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Feb 9, 2016A solid debut title for La Cosa Entertainment, KLAUS looks good and tells its story very well. A bit too easy for seasoned players, which feels unrewarding, but still plenty to like about this quirky platformer.
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Feb 3, 2016Without forgetting a presentation that harkens to the best of past and present-day animation techniques, even if Klaus is not one of the most extravagant of platformers, it’s at least one of the more memorable.
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Feb 3, 2016Klaus is a really fascinating game, full of nice little touches, but with flawed controls and some frustrating moments.
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Jan 27, 2016Klaus isn’t perfect by any means, but is a fun puzzle-platformer that challenges the player without making it feel too easy, and at the same time not making it too frustrating.
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Jan 24, 2016Klaus and the game itself are eerily similar: both clones in search of higher sentience, and they both get there in the end.
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Jan 24, 2016One of the most inventive puzzle platformers in years thanks to the way it constantly defies expectations, but the story is nowhere near as interesting as the game design, and it goes on for far too long.
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Jan 29, 2016Here you won’t find fresh ideas, but a colorful and varied overview of everything that makes puzzle platforming fun.
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Apr 5, 2016Klaus is a little too easy, and barely rakes in a few hours of gameplay unless you are a complete beginner, which can feel unrewarding. But it makes a refreshing change from frustratingly difficult titles, and serves as a pleasant way to experience plot in a surprising genre.
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Feb 16, 2016Klaus is a memorable platform game that combines a unique art style with interesting game mechanics, it’s just lacking abit of that soul which would make Klaus a more entertaining title to play.
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Feb 5, 2016Klaus is a good game that takes too long to become so. The commentary baked into its narrative bleeds into the gameplay resulting in mechanics that are not provided enough nourishment to grow and an exposition that will lose many due to its over-commitment to delivering a message. The initial impression leaves a bad taste, and in a world where first impressions matter, this is difficult to overlook.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 22 out of 34
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Mixed: 5 out of 34
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Negative: 7 out of 34
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Jan 23, 2016
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Aug 28, 2018