Underplayed Gems

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX (2023)

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX cover
Developer
Morningstar Game Studio, Dr. Shameless Cat Games
Publisher
Morningstar Game Studio
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating
4.8 of 5, 86 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic pixel-art beat-'em-up where you blast and bash through dystopian cityscapes with relentless enemies, feeling both cathartic and tense.

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What players say

Players appreciate the anti-capitalist themes and find the game fun, but many note it has been abandoned in early access. Controls can feel unresponsive with a controller and the player character lacks visibility. The melee-for-ammo, ranged-for-health mechanic is a highlight, though the arcade mode feels repetitive and story mode lacks content.

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