Killer Klowns From Outer Space The Game Review (Steam)

Killer Klowns From Outer Space The Game Review, Plan your own alien invasion and harvest humans as the iconic Killer Klowns, or gather a team of survivors to fight the extraterrestrial threat, in a game based on the ‘80s cult classic movie. Welcome to a new, crazy take on the asymmetrical multiplayer horror experience!

Killer Klowns From Outer Space The Game Review Pros:

  • Decent graphics.
  • Download size.
  • Steam achievements.
  • Full controller support.
  • Epic Games friend list integration. (optional)
  • Display settings – monitor, window mode, resolution, frame rate limit, color deficiency, color deficiency strength, gamma, and v-sync.
  • Graphics settings – texture quality, effects quality, post-processing quality, shadow quality, foliage, shading, View distance, resolution scale, and motion blur.
  • Upscaling settings – Upscaling method, DLSS mode, DLSS sharpness, FSR 2 quality, and FSR 2 sharpness.
  • Accessibility options – subtitles, text color, background color, text scale slider, color deficiency, color deficiency, and gamma.
  • Cross-play matchmaking can be turned on or off.
  • Tutorial section which is optional.
  • Challenges are like the game’s own achievements but with rewards and they are grouped.
  • Five locations – Amusement Park, top of the world, the suburbs, downtown Crescent Cove, and clown summer camp.
  • You can customize your Klowns or human characters.
  • Private match option with full friend integration.
  • The goal of the humans is to escape and the goal of the Klowns is to kill all humans.
  • When you die as a human you can spectate and take part in mini-games to earn items which you can keep for yourself in the hope you get revived or give to the person you are spectating.
  • Fantastic music.
  • Earn experience from playing the game and doing tasks.
  • Noise markers trigger when you do things like opening windows, turning on TVs, etc.
  • You can rescue and release captured teammates.
  • Emote wheel.
  • Klowns shoot you and then capture you in a pod that they then hang on spots, team-mates can rescue you or give you a weapon to help you escape.
  • Stamina plays a huge part in running and fighting.
  • It’s possible to kill the Klowns.
  • A torch can be turned on and off to help navigate the darkness.
  • You have a death bar that goes down slowly when your human is captured but you can speed up your death if you want.
  • Button prompts show up for interactions.
  • When it’s all rocking and you know what you are doing the game is a lot of fun even with randoms.
  • Find and use health items.
  • Handy behind you camera that works really well and adds to the tension.
  • As a klown, you can use abilities that have a cool down. Things like transporting around the map or gaining health back.
  • Lackeys are Ai-controlled smaller Klowns that patrol the map, as a Klown you can upgrade those stations you make the Lackeys better.
  • Hidden Collectibles to find.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space The Game Review Cons:

  • Cannot remap controls.
  • The tutorials are all text-based.
  • Doesn’t offer a benchmark test for graphics and performance.
  • Online is quick play only, with no server browsers or Map/team choice.
  • When dead you get bombarded with mini-game after mini-game, so after learning what to do there, you also miss out on watching the match unfold.
  • Had it where I got spawned into a game in progress and put straight in front of the Klowns and died.
  • It’s a horrible experience for the first-timer as you get no map and no idea where to go or what to do.
  • Slow-paced game.
  • The game all comes down to learning the maps so you know the exit points, and you can get used to noise markers and all that.
  • Klowns are just frustrating to play because every action is slow or has Needless animations. Catching up with humans is a tall order.

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Killer Klowns From Outer Space The Game:

Official website.

Developer: Teravision

Publisher: Illfonic

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Steam

  • 8/10
    Graphics - 8/10
  • 8/10
    Sound - 8/10
  • 7/10
    Accessibility - 7/10
  • 8/10
    Length - 8/10
  • 8/10
    Fun Factor - 8/10
7.8/10

Summary

Killer Klowns From Outer Space The Game is a unique and immersive experience that offers a mix of both positive and negative aspects. boasts decent graphics and a comprehensive range of display and graphics settings, including texture quality, effects quality, post-processing quality, and more. It also offers upscaling settings like DLSS mode and FSR 2 quality. The game provides full controller support and integrates with the Epic Games friend list. It also offers cross-play matchmaking and an optional tutorial section. The game features five diverse locations and allows players to customize their Klowns or human characters. The fantastic music and the ability to earn experience from playing the game and doing tasks add to the overall gaming experience. The game also includes an emote wheel, noise markers, and the ability to rescue and release captured teammates. The behind-you-camera adds to the tension and excitement of the game.

The Bad: Despite its strengths, the game has some drawbacks. The inability to remap controls can be frustrating for some players. The tutorials are all text-based, which may not be engaging for all players. The game doesn’t offer a benchmark test for graphics and performance. The online mode is quick play only, with no server browsers or map/team choice. When a player dies, they get bombarded with mini-game after mini-game, which can be overwhelming and detracts from watching the match unfold. The game can be a horrible experience for first-timers as they get no map and no idea where to go or what to do. The game is slow-paced, and playing as Klowns can be frustrating due to slow actions and needless animations.

Overall, Killer Klowns From Outer Space The Game offers a unique gaming experience with its decent graphics, comprehensive settings, and immersive gameplay. However, it does have its drawbacks, such as the inability to remap controls, text-based tutorials, and a potentially overwhelming experience for first-time players. Despite these issues, when you get the hang of it, the game can be a lot of fun, even with random players. It’s a game that requires patience and strategy, with a steep learning curve that ultimately leads to a rewarding experience.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!