Kudzu
April 5, 2024
Critic Score
68.7
10 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (10)
Graphics
70.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
85.0
"A great title with Game Boy roots"
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70.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
70.0
"Link’s Awakening, it is not, but Kudzu still stands out as a fun memorable romp I think fans of that game will still enjoy anyway, especially if you like the puzzles or exploratory aspects and want something more simple to …"
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65.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
65.0
"For a game under £10 (or under $10, for that matter), the game is worth it if you like rich, Zelda-like experiences. The game, although the story is rooted (pun intended) in science and research, flirts with the supernatural, so …"
Read original review"Kudzu takes place in a fun, creative world that plays, looks, and sounds just like a 90s Game Boy classic. It&s;s a great adventure that will appeal to any retro gamer looking for an authentic old-school experience!"
Read original review"For retro fans who enjoyed portable RPGs in the Gameboy era, Kudzu successfully captures that spirit and vibe"
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70.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
65.0
"Kudzu is a good adventure, and we&s;re sure we would have loved it back in the day. We can even imagine kids at primary school asserting that, in some ways, Kudzu is better than Link&s;s Awakening. This is in part …"
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35.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
70.0
"It’s not a terrifically long title, but it’s got heart and a proud showing of individuality in both concept and execution. But having the game become so difficult, not because it’s intended to be, but because it’s performing poorly, reminded …"
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70.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
75.0
"Kudzu is a fun outing inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Link&s;s Awakening but it&s;s not perfect. While the adventuring and puzzle solving are well done, the combat can be a bit clunky between the weird knockback when you get …"
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30.0
Gameplay
25.0
Story
15.0
"Ultimately, Kudzu’s reliance on charm and nostalgia fails to conceal its greater failings. Attempting to bring back the gameplay and broader stylings of classic titles can be a tall task, but we can’t lower our standards the way we may …"
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45.0
Gameplay
38.0
Story
62.0
"I think you get the point. Kudzu is going to be compared with Link&s;s Awakening at every turn, and in fact the publisher&s;s own PR does just that, but it can&s;t hold a candle to that beloved Zelda entry. It …"
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