Outpost Kaloki X

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: NinjaBee
  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2005
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. TeamXbox
    85
    Unless comical mischief is disallowed in your household, Outpost Kaloki X is a great family game that can teach the kiddies about resource management and making (instead of spending) money at an early age.
  2. Talk Xbox
    83
    The gameplay is relatively simple, but is entertaining and challenging at the same time.
  3. BonusStage
    82
    While certainly not as in-depth as some other games in the tycoon subset of the strategy genre, Outpost Kaloki X does offer plenty of bang for its $10 price tag.
  5. Xbox Evolved
    81
    It is a welcomed change from the other Xbox Live Arcade games, and despite the difficulty of the game in later levels in has an addictive, almost municipal quality to it.
  6. XGP Gaming
    81
    The clean graphics, quirky music and amusing characters and situations you’ll run into help keep things fresh.
  7. Extreme Gamer
    80
    If you have a 360 and like strategy games, you need to spend the few dollars on this absolutely outstanding strategy game. Outpost Kaloki X is easy to learn and highly addictive. It's one of those games you'll come back to after the luster of the new Xbox 360 games pass.
  8. ZTGD
    80
    The humor alone is worthy of the price, however if you are not a fan of this type of game you may want to pass.
  9. Game Chronicles
    80
    The game’s eccentric and peculiar take on micromanagement gives Outpost Kaloki X a fresh and innovate feel that fits perfectly within Microsoft’s new loose “360” attitude, while still offering many nontraditional gamers a more conservative and cerebral experience.
  10. DailyGame
    80
    A funny and challenging game that will put your space station tycoon skills to the test.
  11. AceGamez
    80
    While certainly not as in-depth as some other games in the tycoon subset of the strategy genre, Outpost Kaloki X does offer plenty of bang for its meager price tag.
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  12. Official Xbox Magazine
    80
    A space-station--building sim? It's not for everyone, but it's a hoot. [Jun 2006, p.64]
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  13. X-ONE Magazine UK
    80
    Plenty of strategic meat on its 3D bone. [Issue#5, p.120]
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  14. Eurogamer
    80
    It probably won't occupy you for more than a few evenings of play, but you'll enjoy them.
  15. IGN
    79
    While there's no online play, OKX is definitely an entertaining and surprisingly deep experience. For anyone looking for a quirky, unique XBLA experience, it's worth it to shell out the MPs to drop this onto your hard drive.
  16. GameSpot
    71
    Decent 3D graphics and a breezy soundtrack accentuate the game's tone, and there are plenty of different scenarios to keep you coming back, though the underlying gameplay gets to be pretty predictable after a while.
  17. Gamer 2.0
    70
    A simple economic strategy game with plenty of pick-up-and-play appeal. It isn’t all that complex, but it’s enjoyable in short bursts and offers plenty of reasons to return from time to time.
  18. GamesRadar+
    70
    Fast-paced and often challenging, Outpost Kaloki X is one of the few Xbox Live Arcade titles that actually makes you earn your Achievements.
  19. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    70
    Outpost Kaloki X features a lot of depth and offers some challenging play for fans of strategy games. Shame there’s no Live multiplayer though.
  20. Planet Xbox 360
    60
    This is a shame, because a management game is a good idea for Live Arcade, which is currently filled with puzzle titles and coin-ops. But Outpost Kaloki X just doesn't have the qualities of Rollercoaster Tycoon - it never feels like you are in charge.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2005
21
#21 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2005

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. Forge
    Aug 17, 2011
    6
    It's fun, but won't require much from your brain. It's like those old shareware game that you got from a friend in a worn out diskette whenIt's fun, but won't require much from your brain. It's like those old shareware game that you got from a friend in a worn out diskette when you were in school, played a couple of hours and the forgot about it. In this new world of crappy but fun little games, don't bother with this tittle if it costs more than $3.
    The graphics are crap, the sound is crap. But it is entertaining, and has a bit of humour to it. Doesn't crash and will work properly. Wait for D2D to sell it for $1.99 on a Tuesday.    … Full Review »
  2. Stan_Osbourne
    May 9, 2022
    2
    This game was recently distributed around Gold, but it's more like a spit in the face, quite a full-fledged game. Perhaps, in those years whenThis game was recently distributed around Gold, but it's more like a spit in the face, quite a full-fledged game. Perhaps, in those years when the game came out, it was a novelty - all sorts of cheap games for less than 5 bucks, which took place without fail, but complaints about them are not excluded - it's worth a penny. But the logic here is fundamentally wrong.

    City-building simulators are great, but simplifying everything to the level of a casual game is already an excess. Terrible graphics, disgusting game design, annoying music, and original gameplay, which is artificially complicated by very tight time limits - all this greatly spoiled the impression of the game. I have nothing against small and unpretentious toys, but they should be tastefully implemented and they should be pleasant to play with, the OUTPOST KALOKI X is unfortunately cheap and not worth my time. Glory to Ukraine!    … Full Review »
  3. Rox22
    Sep 27, 2013
    8
    An oddly enjoyable game that is very simple in idea and execution and also a little childish, but allot of fun to play. Not to hard on lowerAn oddly enjoyable game that is very simple in idea and execution and also a little childish, but allot of fun to play. Not to hard on lower difficulties and a real challenge on harder setting or even trying for all the achievements.

    Overall:
    It may be simple and small, but this little XBLA strategy game is worth a purchase, or at the very least a try.    … Full Review »
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