Killer Queen Black

 Switch
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 55
  3. Negative: 7 out of 55
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  1. nusco
    Nov 14, 2020
    6
    Killer Queen Black is a nice and unlikely mix between two gaming worlds. The gameplay owes everything to the early arcade games from the '80s, like the half-forgotten Joust. That intuitive twitch gameplay, however, is adapted to a modern team multiplayer game that's very much e-sports worthy. KQB is very aware of this duality, and it indulges its arcade roots even as it provides modernKiller Queen Black is a nice and unlikely mix between two gaming worlds. The gameplay owes everything to the early arcade games from the '80s, like the half-forgotten Joust. That intuitive twitch gameplay, however, is adapted to a modern team multiplayer game that's very much e-sports worthy. KQB is very aware of this duality, and it indulges its arcade roots even as it provides modern quality-of-life features such as a spectator system.

    All in all, I'd rate Killer Queen Black a couple of points higher than a 6… except that the game is currently barely playable from where I live. Ranked matches barely seem to exist in Europe, and even quick matches usually involve a minute or two of wait, just to be packed in a match with two or three human players and bunch of bots.

    I'm sure that this game would play great with two well-coordinated teams of human players that know how to use voice chat. With the current shortage of players in my corner of the world, however, I spent way too much time waiting for matches that were disappointingly devoid of humans.    … Expand
  2. BuckeyeNerd
    Mar 25, 2020
    7
    This game is really, really fun. It doesn't have much depth, but every match still manages to be fun and engaging.
  3. alan2pc
    Oct 8, 2020
    6
    The game seems fun....but I’m waiting 5 minutes to get in an online game. That’s way too long. Seriously, can’t get 8 people together in less than 5 minutes? And this game was just 90% off. There must be a decent sized user base, at least this week considering the sale. I don’t get it.

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Jan 27, 2020
    75
    The arcade classic hits the Nintendo Switch and surely is a thing to be happy about if you are into chaotic, cooperative-multiplayer action-platforms. For skillful fingers, there is a lot to love here. On the other side, all the less experienced players are going to get from this Killer Queen, is a ruthless sting of the losing streak. So beware.
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  2. Video Chums
    Nov 2, 2019
    86
    Killer Queen Black is a wonderful adaptation of the modern arcade game. If you're a fan of unique online multiplayer experiences and frantic 2D action, it's a definite must-play game.
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  3. GameSpace
    Oct 29, 2019
    72
    Killer Queen Black is a surprisingly superb mix of action and strategy in a 2D arena. Levels, game modes and character choices are rather limited after repeated matches, but the action and strategy are enough to keep players invested simply by having a good time. Killer Queen Black is an exceptional choice for gamers that want quick fun in a 2D space.
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