Underplayed Gems

Kidz (2018)

Kidz cover
Developer
Battleham
Publisher
Taiwan Public Television Service Foundation
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 275 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A contemplative, low-intensity experience where you navigate a child's perspective of unsettling adult expectations through simple 2D interactions.

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What players say

Players praise the free price and thematic depth, but many warn that the game is entirely in Chinese and combat involves frantic left- and right-clicking that can cause hand strain. The three chapters each use a different play style, and the multiple endings reward replaying, though some find the battle sections tedious and the difficulty spiky for non-rhythm gamers.

Screenshots

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