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.”

“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.”

“Despite its positives, KIBORG stumbles with its weak narrative and excessive repetition in environments and gameplay. While its starts strong and exciting and keeps the player engaged, its recurring negatives make even the most faithful fans give up after a while.”

“KIBORG is a fun game in terms of concept and especially the ever-new approach to a run, where you try to get as far as possible, is interesting. The upgrade tree that brings permanent upgrades and the implants that you can replace each session means that there is a little bit of tactics involved. The gameplay of the fights, however, quickly becomes boring and too much of the same. You are actually constantly button-bashing, with here and there perhaps some defending and rolling to avoid attacks and armor from opponents. In terms of content, this roguelike does not have that much content due to the repetition that quickly occurs. Considering the reasonable price of the game, KIBORG is certainly worth it for people who find the concept interesting. However, if you expect a high-quality game with addictive gameplay and a lot of variety, then you better skip this game.”

“Too much of my time with Kiborg was spent thinking how much more fun I'd be having if the game dumped the roguelite elements and just went full old-school third person action brawler. So many of its failings could be ignored in that form. Instead, Kiborg is a slightly underwhelming rougelite that looks like it should be far more fun that it is.”

“It might have a couple of rough edges, but Kiborg is a funny and brutal beat 'em up at a very cheap expense. Its visuals aren’t the most groundbreaking in the industry and, maybe, the game may be a bit too repetitive in the long run but once you overcome those factors, the build variety and satisfying combat will make the game a lot more engaging.”

“In the end, KIBORG is like a surprisingly well-built treadmill—it works fine, it’ll keep you busy, but after a while, you’ll start wondering if there’s a better machine next door. It’s not a disaster, it’s not a triumph—it’s just another face in the roguelite crowd. Fun, for a bit. Memorable? Not quite.”

“Despite some small frustrations, KIBORG is a slick, engaging brawler that nails its cybernetic, dystopian theme. The combat is fun, easy to pick up, and rewarding in short bursts, even if it lacks some variety over longer sessions. A combo multiplier and some bonuses would add more layers to the fighting system, giving players an incentive to master the mechanics beyond just brute force. While it could use a bit more polish and additional features, it’s an enjoyable experience that delivers plenty of satisfying cybernetic carnage.”

“I think this is the best way to sum up KIBORG: a neat premise that just ended up feeling like a mixed bag. For every admittedly interesting aspect, such as its visuals, ultraviolence and combat, there’s something else that brings it down a handful of notches, such as the awful voice acting, difficulty spikes, and bugs.”

“Kiborg is an unapologetically fun and somewhat addictive beat-em-up title that I heavily enjoyed. The developers did a great job enhancing the combat, adding more upgrade paths, weapons, and enemies, and did a wonderful job adding more variety to the arenas. The main hindrances that Kiborg faces are the numerous bugs that I encountered and the lack of boss variety.”

“When I first started my time with KIBORG I was in two minds whether I was enjoying it or not. The first few runs are punishing whilst you gauge how the game functions and how to time and perfect your attacking and defending. The experience really blossoms when you start to unlock more within the skill tree which in turn allows you to become a little stronger each time you start a run. Replayability is there if you want to keep repeating runs and try and max out the skill tree whilst reaching the end game. It sure is a challenging game and there is a repetitive nature to it after several hours. However, the varience in weaponry, implants, floors and enemies within them could give you enough longevity to justify its reasonable cost for a polished and finished brawler.”

“With its characteristics resulting from a roguelike hybrid of old-school fighting game and shooter, KIBORG proved to be a compelling title full of surprises. Tense and violent combat mingles with a steady pace, where the sense of progression is assured and the content knows how to prove generous. However, the experience proves to be imperfectly balanced making Lee Morgan's brutal journey all too rough at times. Nevertheless, the allure of creating an unstoppable cybernetic fighter is a real cool thing not to be underestimated.”