Floor Kids

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Vooks
    Feb 2, 2018
    100
    Floor Kids is one of those games you really have to play to fully understand the beauty of it. It takes a simple premise in an established genre and flips it on its head, focusing more on how the player moves than how they’re supposed to move. That’s a powerful feeling, to suddenly be in control in a genre that so typically gives the player little to no choice. With uniquely wonderful aesthetics, engaging gameplay, and a world that is truly fascinating to experience, Floor Kids achieves what so many other games aspire to — a new experience unmatched by anything else on the market.
  2. IGN Japan
    Jun 26, 2018
    90
    Montreal-based animator JonJon and renowned DJ Kid Koala came together to make a rare music game that is casually enjoyable and, at the same time, shows how awesome hip-hop can be.
  3. GameSpew
    Dec 19, 2017
    90
    There's nothing else quite like it on Switch - in terms of presentation nor gameplay. If you're a fan of music rhythm games, Floor Kids sits alongside the likes of Voez and Superbeat Xonic EX as being a 'must have'. In fact, scratch that, if you're simply a fan of games you need to have Floor Kids in your life.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Dec 17, 2017
    90
    Dizzyingly stylish and crazy fun, Floor Kids is an absolute joy. Its DIY-dancing gameplay grants players a freedom seldom seem in rhythm games, and that gamble completely pays off; instead of tapping along to the beat, you’re tapping into a sense of flow, creativity and fun to make your own moves, and that’s both immensely satisfying and wholly unique. Whether you’re a wannabe breaker or a music game guru looking to dance to a different drum, Floor Kids is a killer cut.
  6. COGconnected
    Dec 17, 2017
    87
    It happens to be one of the freshest gaming experiences I’ve had in a while thanks to its superb visuals, funky soundtrack, and fun-to-play mechanics. At its most basic, Floor Kids is a fun music rhythm game that’s easy to grasp.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 11, 2017
    85
    The mechanics of Floor Kids are truly novel, especially because the emphasis on originality and creativity really comes through in ways that other like games haven’t been able to nail. Outside of some convoluted details and a somewhat shorter length, this is a very rad rhythm game that stands out amongst others because of its gorgeous artwork and inventive take on breakdancing gameplay.
  8. Metro GameCentral
    Jan 8, 2018
    80
    An inventive and fun rhythm action game that keeps the genre alive through the unlikely medium of breakdancing.
  9. Hardcore Gamer
    Dec 19, 2017
    80
    Floor Kids is, at its core, Tony Hawk-style action where the beat is the rail and the dance moves string together into one long trick. The art and animation are bursting with personality, and the character design is particularly excellent in that they’ve all got a solid sense of style without being over-designed. The combination of the music and art make what would otherwise be a fairly simple score-chasing rhythm game pop off the screen, lively and energetic with its own unique style.
  10. Impulsegamer
    Dec 13, 2017
    80
    Floor kids is the type of game you just don’t want to put down. Every aspect of the game, from the fantastic animation and art design to the incredibly catchy dance tracks, has a gorgeous undeniable charm that is immediately affecting. It’s a shame that the single-player content is so thin and there’s no incentive for players to go back and ace their favourite songs, as most players will simply breeze through the game in an hour or so. For me though, Floor Kids has earned a permanent place on my Switch memory card, because you never know when the urge to bust a move might strike.
  11. Nintenderos
    May 25, 2018
    75
    Floor Kids is excellent in its visual and sound sections, but mediocre in the ability to captivate through the variety of playable options.
  12. Destructoid
    Dec 28, 2017
    75
    A somewhat flawed, yet enjoyable experience. It may lack in the variety and depth departments, but it manages to make up for its faults by offering up an absurdly stylish, good time. It may not be perfect, but it’s a very well executed idea. It’s boldly different, and it left me excited for what might come next.

Awards & Rankings

78
#78 Best Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. crotch
    Aug 28, 2018
    8
    I played for 5 hours. I finished after getting max 5 crowns on all 24 tracks. There isn’t much variety in this game but I still had a greatI played for 5 hours. I finished after getting max 5 crowns on all 24 tracks. There isn’t much variety in this game but I still had a great time with it. Memorizing the combos was slightly annoying but once you know all the pro movies, playing the game becomes so much more satisfying. I enjoyed the beats, the art style, and the overall atmosphere of the game.… Full Review »
  2. Switchindiefix
    Feb 26, 2018
    9
    I have been watching let’s plays of Floor Kids for while now on Youtube, so I thought I knew what to expect from the game. Nevertheless,I have been watching let’s plays of Floor Kids for while now on Youtube, so I thought I knew what to expect from the game. Nevertheless, playing the game first hand has vastly exceeded those expectations and though it was quite short, the time I spent in the game was nothing but a joy. The mechanics, the art and the music make this a must play for any Hip-Hop or rhythm game fan that owns a Nintendo Switch. Sure there are a few kinks, but they are significantly outweighed by the creativity, love and thought the developers put into this game.

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  3. djdnauk
    Jan 28, 2018
    5
    disappointed with this one, just didnt pull me in... wanted it to be a mix between parrapa the rapper & tony hawk but it just got boring afterdisappointed with this one, just didnt pull me in... wanted it to be a mix between parrapa the rapper & tony hawk but it just got boring after id unlocked all the characters & realized their moves are all performed the same way, tried multiplayer a few times & didnt get much from that either, overall i love the idea & maybe a sequel will do what i wanted? but for now its just "ok" at best to me, though i do appreciate what the devs are trying to do, i think it needs more work or a lower price at least.… Full Review »
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