Kiborg

While its presentation could be better, and I wish it were more efficient, once you get dialed in this is a unique roguelike brawling experience

Kiborg is a game I find myself going back to for quick blasts quite often, but the more the game infuriates me, and repetition sets in as the enemy patterns and tricks get oh-so-familiar, the more I hope for a future update that adds some sort of co-op campaign, because the combat mechanics here are so fun, varied, and engaging that it just feels that Kiborg is crying out to be so much more than the technically impressive but lonely and slightly repetitive game that it is.

The growth is really shown in the combat fluidity that runs through Kiborg’s moment to moment gameplay. Yes, it is a roguelite so players can expect to die many, many, many times before they find the perfect cybernetic upgrades for success and sure the game is a bit janky; but it’s a lot of fun.

There you have it, a gritty, brutal roguelite to add to your ever growing collection. I really enjoyed my time playing Kiborg, no I wasn’t amazing at it but that’s the beauty of the game, it rewards you just enough for progressing. After each death you encounter you think “I got this, one more try”, to the point where that “one more try” becomes 2:30AM on a work night without even realising. It’s fun, addictive and the cybernetics give that extra flair to keep it interesting.

The game is like the old days of gaming: make it to the end, but we will throw everything at you to make that difficult. The building variety is huge and entertaining, with some awesome-looking visuals for the parts you connect—graphics that are not ground-breaking but get the job done.

Kiborg has crunchy combat and a fantastic sense of adventure to its progression system. Anyone looking for a character action game that delights in the absurd should give it a try. That said, you will need to be content to deal with the unfinished nature of some aspects.

Challenging Rated M for Mature 3D action roguelite beat 'em up/shooter

KIBORG is a fantastic beat 'em up roguelite title that offers brutal action set in a cyberpunk world. Intuitive gameplay, brutal combos, a diverse array of enemies, bosses that require a specific strategy, and, to top it all off, the chatty Volkov. The developers at Sobaka Studio have once again proven that they are experts in this genre and that they continue to improve with every new title. If you’re a fan of beat ’em up games, then KIBORG is the obvious choice for you.

The gameplay is enjoyable and features a remarkable variety of weapons and abilities, making replayability truly worthwhile, especially after completing the main story. However, it suffers from some obvious problems, most notably poorly designed bosses and a lack of enemy variety, along with the game's short length. Nevertheless, it remains a good experience and well worth trying.

If you're looking for an easy rogue-lite power fantasy, KIBORG probably isn't for you. But if you crave skill-based progression, gritty cyberpunk horror, and gameplay that demands and respects your mastery, it's absolutely worth your time. Sobaka Studio created something savage, compelling, and refreshingly old-school in its respect for player skill. KIBORG is a sleeper hit that deserves a spot in the conversation alongside the best in the genre. I'm still not done with it, and I don't think I will be anytime soon.