Analysis Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game What a circus game!

Today we offer you a very hooligan game, inspired by a science fiction and horror comedy film. Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Gamebrings us back the 1988 film of the same name in multiplayer form. It’s worth it? So go read our analysis.

Asymmetric multiplayer and association with legendary horror sagas

They are already many legendary horror sagas that adopted the concept of asymmetric multiplayer to move into the world of video games. Friday the 13th Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the more recent Evil Dead, have been ported to our consoles in recent years. We will see Hellraiser, Halloween, Creatures or Child’s Play? (Evil Doll) in the future? Perhaps, yes, since we see that the format generates good sales.

It’s true that The concept of these games adapts very well to horror sagas. That is, we have killers/monsters trying to hunt down humans, whose function is to resist and look for different ways to escape. This is why the multiplayer concept of cooperation on one side or the other is the most successful.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space handmade horror licensed 80s

Killer clowns from space (Stephen Chiodo, 1988) o Killer space clowns, As it was titled in Europe, it is a film very little known to the general public.. Fans of 80s horror will know it or discover a great film in it. It was filmed almost in the 90s of the last century, but still with a taste of the 80s and has old-fashioned special effects, pre-CGI, which are truly spectacular.

The blend of horror, science fiction and crazy, hooligan comedy in this film, in the purest “B” style, resonated deeply with fans, elevating it to the podium of cult film.. Several years later, Illfonicresponsible for other asymmetries such as Ghostbuster spirits run wild o Predator: hunting grounds, they take over the franchise. And they’re taking it back in a big way, with all the licenses. And as soon as we open the game we will see the lion Metro Goldwyn Mayer and in the initial menu, in the background the main theme of its soundtrack is played, of the same name as the film, by the band The Dickies.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game, items

Regarding the objective of the game, obviously, it varies a lot depending on our side. Clowns came to earth to trigger a “clown apocalypse”. We will have to hunt and eliminate humans or wrap them in cotton candy cocoons with our ray gun. These cocoons, of which there are also a few scattered around the stage, will be the source of energy for the generators of small servants who will help us by trapping humans and disturbing them, so that we can hunt them down. When all four players are filled with cocoons, we will advance into the Payasil apocalypse and the side of these strange aliens will be the winner. Clowns have certain advantages and they will be able to make it difficult for humans to escape with the cotton candy.

The humans’ mission is to flee the scene (Crescent Cove) before the big explosion of the Clown Apocalypse is triggered.. TWe will have to look for weapons and other utensils necessary for escape (cards, keys, candles…). The bunker, a boat, a transport portal and a blocked path will be the different exit routes from this invading hell. If all else fails, there is one last option: a group of brothers enter from the outside and break through the layer of hardened rubber/cotton candy surrounding the city, but only for the last 30 seconds before the Apocalypse. All of these escape options are generated randomly and at different times in each game.

Good gameplay, but…

The game system of 3 clowns against a maximum of 7 humans It’s as fun as any asymmetrical multiplayer. Especially if you’re a fan of this movie, of course. The commands are simple and respond quite well to our actions. There’s also the fact that at the start of the game you’re briefly shown a meeting place for humans. There you can plan your escape together and collect different items for your inventory. This encourages team play and increases the fun.

It also highlights the huge catalog of items and weapons what games contain: baseballs, bats, branches, hamburgers, guns, knives… Each with its own characteristics and uses, for example food restores your life and gives you speed, the knife allows you to escape if they lock you in a cocoon…

The main problem in this section is the limited variety of game modes. And aside from the normal game mode, being a clown or a human, There are no other alternative game modes other than private play. This fact somewhat limits the durability of the title. Since playing the same way over and over again can eventually lead to game burnout.

In other previous games such as Evil deathan offline single player mode was incorporated, which gave some life to the title and broadened its horizons by not being limited to multiplayer. It seems clear that Illfonic will play a lot with this title and add new options and game modes.Hopefully sooner rather than later. Something totally necessary in this type of titles to prevent the player from getting tired after a week or two of play and giving up.

Good quality graphics and sound

The clown recreation is truly fantastic, and is something we already see in the initial menu. In addition to classic designs, we will unlock new cosmetics, giving birth to truly original clowns. Regarding the frame rate we achieve over 60fps and 4k resolution, which makes the game reach a notable level. The city not only has exteriors but also interiors of houses and everything is well recreated. We didn’t notice a drop in frame rate even with 3 or 4 simultaneous characters on the screen.

The sound is at an excellent leveland besides including the song from the soundtrack it has some features such as spatial sound and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS. Spatial sound plays a crucial role in this type of games, so it is very useful that they have implemented this option, in addition to compatibility with Atmos and X, to enjoy exceptional sound quality. The voices are in English, although we have Spanish subtitles.

Conclusions Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game

Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is a game that will not disappoint fans of the film. It will also be a real treat for those who enjoy this type of asymmetrical multiplayer games.. Although for a user unrelated to the movie and this type of multiplayer it can end in a short life. The game appreciatesExcellent graphics and sound section, but today more gaming options are missing. Of course, we hope that in the future the title will be supported and other game options will be included to extend the life of the game and avoid premature abandonment of the title.

We cannot oppose anything to a title which conveys enormous enjoyment, love and respect for the original cinematic work.

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