Kiwie vs Desert

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So, understanding that this is a casual first game from this dev duo, it's a rather fine free experience with a cute style and easy-going feel. The levels aren't too long, I enjoy the perspective and pacing in comparison to other games about running and dodging, plus it's free. It actually reminds me of 'The 3-D Battles of WorldRunner', moreso than more contemporary 'runner games'. I think that's because whereas games like Canabolt, Temple Run, T.E.C. 3001, Fotonica, or Boson X express that speed is an essential component (you build up velocity, even entering a hyper-speed mode in the latter three examples) - this game doesn't really 'speed up'. Adjustment in speed is randomly applied between levels, at least in the levels I played. So, Kiwie vs Desert is more focused on squeezing through tight spots, which I find an interesting variation. There's something enjoyable about scanning a line through obstacles and sliding elegantly around them. That is, *when* the game allows for elegance. One of the issues I have with the game - which feels fundamental and which might become more prominent later the game - is that it blocks inputs. For example, if there's a fuel pellet in front of…

"Kiwie vs Desert" is a really badly made 2.5D endless runner with one rather pointless gimmick.. you run towards the screen instead of away. Temple Runner, watch out! Just kidding, this was an incredible flop. What do you do in the game? Endless running. You get a couple of gimmicks that you need to use to avoid/blow up obstacles, but this is frankly worse than Flappy Bird. The graphics aren't great. That's understandably be turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost. Gaming is a primarily visual medium, and if developers want to succeed, they must understand that it's not an area for compromise. You deserve better than compromises. This is only free in a rudimentary sense... the developer has their hand out for a $8 USD "donation" for this as you're expected to buy some extra DLC from Steam... digital panhandling. Like the homeless guys who splash dirty water on your windscreen at the traffic lights. No thanks. Despite having no up-front cost, this failed to appeal to the 120 million+ gamers on Steam. SteamDB showed the game peaked at only 3 concurrent players... this is a dism…

Meow meow desert cat! This is a purrfectly cute arcade runner where you guide Kiwie through a desert planet. The game features adorable skin options and a pawsome soundtrack that keeps things fun. The controls are intuitive, making it accessible for everyone. Plus, the cute heterochromatic eyes from Kiwie add an extra layer of charm. Beware of snakes ;_;

This game is a purr-fectly adorable adventure. Each replay, I build upon my previous mistakes and get closer and closer to rescue. Highly recommended for cat lovers and casual gamers alike!