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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game
Released On: Jun 4, 2024
66
6.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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38% Positive
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
66
38% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
62% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is an absolute blast and an asymmetrical horror title that leans brilliantly into its ridiculous source material by creating an experience that prioritizes chaos over being overly competitive. The new player experience may not be the most welcoming, but it’s worth preserving through the initial struggle, as what IllFonic has created is an entry to the genre that takes some of the best elements from the studio’s past work while putting an original spin on tried and tested mechanics. In a genre that has arguably become oversaturated, this is a video game that has done the unthinkable by making Killer Klowns from Outer Space seem relevant again in 2024. Here is hoping the relatively niche nature of the IP doesn’t turn new players away, as with the right support, this is a title I cannot wait to dedicate many more hours to going forward.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is an experience that can delight fans of the film franchise and has what it takes to have the same effect on a new audience. The comedic theme and gameplay systems fit very well with the overall concept.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 19 User Ratings
6.7
47% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
26% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
26% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 19 User Ratings
6.7
47% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
26% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
26% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
I am very happy with how this game turned out. The fact that you can play as Mike and Debbie made me love this game more. Hopefully in the future we get to play as Dave, officer moony, the Terenzi brothers and my personal favorite character farmer green. I would have given this game a perfect 10 but the tutorial was a bit crappy.
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PlayStation 5
I'm really enjoying the game. <--(Killer Klown fan). The Klowns look spot on, the matches are fun. I think with some support this game will only get better. Pretty nice out of the gate.
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PlayStation 5
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game excels in its uncomplicated experiment with asymmetrical multiplayer. Rather than bog players down in multiple systems, IllFonic and Teravision choose kinetic gameplay that always has players doing something. Such a stripped-down experience is made memorable by the campy nature of the film, quick matches, and fast leveling. Of course, the circus elephant in the room is how welcome the community will be towards embracing a game that leans more into thrills and less into horror. Will the Killer Klowns wrap us up in its sugary embrace or scare us away?
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game takes a good premise from a bad movie and makes it into a mediocre game.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space serves up a sum total of five maps and a single game mode of launch. Those maps are a decent size and feature some randomization, but after only 4 or 5 hours, I felt I’d pretty much mastered them. I give IllFonic credit for not stuffing the game with microtransactions at launch, but with the lack of content on offer, $40 is a big ask, particularly given how thin the source material is. While IllFonic has vaguely promised some post-launch content is on the way, I question how many scarves they can pull out of their sleeves.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is just another intellectually lazy application of a horror movie license. Well done game, you made murderous space clowns boring… that’s one hell of an achievement.
Most disappointing is the lack of clown comedy. Their shoes squeak when they walk and there are some jokey lines of dialogue, but no hilarious kills. As a human, sometimes a funny cutscene will play when you die, but that doesn't translate to combat. There’s no clown cars or circus tricks, no killer klown spaceship to fight in. Just rural, small town American levels littered with guns and melee weapons. Without the film’s silliness, there’s little reason to play Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game over other popular asymmetric horror titles.
Huge fan of the film and have eagerly awaited this game since it was announced.
The game itself is... fun. But there isn't enough there. The Klowns and most of their weapons/abilities seem severely underpowered and spend half the game running from the humans, not vice versa.
The class system does virtually nothing. All characters feel the same. Small guy is slightly faster, the fat one is slower, but other than that, the Klowns play the same. No uniqueness. Same could be said for the humans. Very slight stat differences don't do much. The classes should offer something unique. They don't and it's not looking like that'll be changing. Even some subtle passive abilities would do wonders for this game and its characters.
The devs don't seem eager to fix a lot of the game's true issues and lack of features. So I'm afraid this game is DOA. It's fun when you can get a full lobby, but it's very underbaked.
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PlayStation 5
As a longtime fan of the Killer Klowns From Outer Space franchise and similar survival horror games, it's disheartening to see the latest installment fall short of expectations. The game's heavy reliance on random number generation strips away the strategic depth that fans admire, often leaving outcomes to chance rather than skill. The absence of a comprehensive tutorial leaves new players adrift in a complex game environment, struggling to understand the mechanics that are crucial for enjoyment and success. Additionally, the inability to choose your role in the game is a significant oversight, removing a layer of personalization that enhances the gaming experience. Perhaps most frustrating is the locked content for newcomers, which creates an uneven playing field. Stronger characters and weapons are out of reach for those just starting, which can lead to a dispiriting experience and a steep, unwelcoming learning curve. These issues, taken together, create a barrier that detracts from the immersive and competitive spirit that the genre is known for.
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PlayStation 5
Summary BIG TOP. BIG SHOES. BIG TROUBLE. Plan your own alien invasion and harvest humans as the iconic Killer Klowns, or gather a team of survivors to fight the extraterrestrial threat! Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror based on the iconic '80s film. In the battle between Killer Klowns and citiz...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Jun 4, 2024
Developer:
- Teravision Games
Publisher: IllFonic
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