August 20th 2024.
Have you ever heard of a game called King Of Meat? No, it's not a typical fantasy adventure with cliched titles like "Immortals" or "Forsaken". In fact, it's quite the opposite - a refreshing dose of silly and absurd fun. GameCentral recently got the chance to play this new co-op dungeon crawler from UK studio Glowmade, and let me tell you, it's a wild ride.
Picture this: a game show set in a mystical fantasy land, where you and your friends fight for fame and fortune by turning monsters into literal slabs of meat. Sounds ridiculous, right? Well, that's exactly what King Of Meat is all about. But it's not just about hacking and slashing your way through enemies. It's also about teamwork and coordination as you navigate through various levels filled with puzzles, enemies, and platforming challenges. And let's not forget about the added chaos of giant horse power-ups and friendly fire mishaps.
But don't be fooled by its wacky premise. King Of Meat has some serious staying power. With its robust customization options and level creation tools, this game is meant to keep players entertained long after the initial laughs.
And speaking of the game's quirks, they align perfectly with the history of its developer, Glowmade. The studio was founded by veterans from Lionhead Studios, the studio behind Fable. Even one of the co-founders, Jonny Hopper, worked on Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet. So it's no surprise that this game has a unique charm to it.
But Glowmade's journey to creating King Of Meat wasn't an easy one. Their planned second project, Rustheart, was cancelled while they were developing an early version of King Of Meat on the side. But when Amazon Games stepped in as the publisher, the game expanded and grew into something even bigger.
Compared to Amazon's other recent games, King Of Meat is a much lighter and breezier experience. During our play session, we were able to try out several levels of varying difficulty, with the promise of over 100 levels at launch. Each level had its own theme, from throwing bombs to bouncing on pads, all while taking on enemies and collecting treasure.
But what sets King Of Meat apart is its scoring system. To achieve the highest scores, you'll need to work together as a team, but also compete with your teammates for individual scores. And with the chaotic physics and attacks, there's bound to be some friendly competition and accidental shoves along the way.
The combat in the game is simple but satisfying. Each character has their own unique weapon, from sausage hammers to pixelated swords. And with the promise of post-launch updates, there will be plenty of opportunities to try out new weapons and gear.
But the real appeal of King Of Meat lies in its built-in level creator. The developers have made it nearly impossible to create a bad level, making it easy for players to unleash their creativity. And with inspirations from The Running Man and Labyrinth, this game has a distinct personality that could attract a wide audience.
But what about the dreaded pay-to-win model? Fear not, as Glowmade assures that King Of Meat is a premium game with 30-40 hours of gameplay right out of the box. And there's no battle pass to worry about. Instead, players can use in-game currency to buy items and gear in the game's plaza, similar to Splatoon.
In the end, King Of Meat is shaping up to be Amazon's most promising game yet. With its quirky charm, unique gameplay, and promise of endless fun, this game has the potential to be a hit among players. So keep an eye out for its release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. And don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on all things gaming.
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