| Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | IllFonic, Teravision Games |
| Publisher(s) | IllFonic |
| Director(s) |
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| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | June 4, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Survival horror |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is a 2024 asymmetrical survival horror game developed by IllFonic and Teravision Games. It is based on the 1988 film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. The game was available for pre-order on May 28, 2024, and is scheduled to be released on June 4, 2024 as a digital release.[1][2][3]
Gameplay
editKiller Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is an asymmetrical survival horror game with up to ten people able to play in one 15-minute match.
Klownpocalypse
editThree players are selected to control the Klowns, whose objectives are to eliminate all the humans or trigger the Klownpocalypse.
There are five playable Klown classes in the game: Ranger, Tracker, Trapper, Tank, and Brawler. Each Klown comes equipped with two weapons and three skills.
If a Klown captures a human inside of a cotton candy cocoon, the Klown can pick them up and carry them to one of the four Lackey generators scattered throughout the map. Once all four generators are fully powered by the cocoons, the Klownpocalypse is automatically triggered, which quickly eliminates all remaining humans. The Klownpocalypse can also be triggered by the counter running to zero.
Klowns can attack humans with weapons such as the mallet or the popcorn bazooka
Escape
editThe other seven players control the humans, whose objectives are to escape the map alive. In order to escape, humans must locate one of the four escape routes scattered across the map and then find the necessary items to activate them.
| Escape route | Necessary item 1 | Necessary item 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Damaged Boat | Sparkplug | Gas Can |
| Bomb Shelter | Key Card | Gas Can |
| Gated Exit | Melee weapon | Gated Key |
| Escape Portal | Sparkplug | Sparkplug |
There are five playable human classes in the game: Athletic, Rebellious, Heroic, Resourceful, and Tough.
Humans can fight the Klowns with various weapons or using items such as airhorns to stun them. Humans can also run slightly faster than the Klowns, providing a means of escape.
The match only ends when all humans have either escaped or died; thus, while some humans may escape and finish early, those still inside must keep playing. Players who have escaped or died have the ability to cycle through the remaining players' points of view as a spectator, play mini-games in order to win low-level items for the remaining players, or return to the main menu.
When there are 30 seconds left in the game, the Terenzi brothers will crash through an exterior wall of the map in their ice cream truck, providing a fifth escape route for any remaining humans.[4]
Settings
editFive primary maps that center around the fictional town of Crescent Cove are available: Downtown, The Suburbs, Top of the World, Amusement Park, and Clown Summer Camp.
Launching the game in a private match without any other players will trigger an offline mode where the player takes control as a Klown and the humans are bots.
The game also features customization options, skins and unlockable cosmetics for characters.
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (PC) 78/100[5] (XSXS) 72/100[6] |
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[7][8][9]
Ben Sheene of Digital Chumps concluded that it "excels in its uncomplicated experiment with asymmetrical multiplayer" and "is absolutely a goofy game that is not meant to be taken too seriously."[7]
Alex James Kane of RogerEbert.com wrote: "I didn’t expect to be charmed or wowed by a game starring murderous clowns. But this is a polished, smartly designed experience that iterates on the asymmetrical-horror formula in some impressive ways."[8]
Kenneth Seward Jr. of Game Informer gave the game a mostly positive review, writing: "In its current state, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game is a good asymmetrical multiplayer game. The gameplay mechanics that help balance the competitive roles reinforce the lessons IllFonic has learned over the years, while its comical nods to the film and impressive graphics showcase the respect given to the source material."[9]
References
edit- ^ "Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game". Steam (service). Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Buy Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game". xbox.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ @TeravisionGames (May 28, 2024). "After all these years of effort, passion, laughs, and challenging times, it fills us with cotton candy-flavored joy to finally have @klownsthegame in the hands of players. Behind this game, there are countless hours from artists, developers, designers, managers, and many talented and amazing people working together. Each and every one of them contributing to making Killer Klowns The Game a dream come true. Thank you to all of you who pre-ordered and for your support all these years. Thank you, @IllFonic, for being our partners in this CRAAZZY adventure" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Jordan Mathewson (March 20, 2024). NEW Gameplay Trailer! - How to Escape the Klowns! - Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game. Event occurs at 0:32 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game for PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game for Xbox Series X Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Sheene, Ben (May 27, 2024). "Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game Review". digitalchumps.com.
- ^ a b Kane, Alex (May 27, 2024). "Killer Klowns from Outer Space Is a Total Blast". rogerebert.com.
- ^ a b Seward, Kenneth (May 28, 2024). "Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game Review". gameinformer.com.
