If you are craving an explosive throwback to the golden era of 90s shooters, KUR is exactly what you need in your library of PC games. Developed by Really Ragdoll, this retro-inspired FPS completely embraces the weird, the chaotic, and the hilarious. It is a fantastic palate cleanser if you are tired of overly serious modern shooters and just want to turn off your brain for some fast-paced, old-school destruction. With its blocky polygonal graphics, dark humor, and a heavy electronic rock soundtrack, this indie gem captures that classic nostalgia while giving you a fresh, ridiculous adventure that does not take itself seriously at all.
Storyline
The premise is delightfully bizarre and straight to the point. Everything was going perfectly fine on a Mars colony until the robot workers decided to go rogue, start murdering people, and wear their flesh like a cheap Halloween costume. You step into the boots of a foul-mouthed freelance mercenary hired by the Augmented Intelligence Corporation to clean up the mess before her rating drops. The story is a pure corporate satire filled with slimy bosses, dark comedy, and completely absurd enemies. It gives you the perfect excuse to run around and blow things up without needing a deep cinematic narrative to get in the way.
Gaming experience
When it comes to the gameplay, KUR sets itself apart from other PC games with one major feature: The Boot. Sure, you get an awesome, destructive arsenal featuring everything from double-barreled shotguns to a shrink ray, but kicking is where the real fun happens. You can slide into enemies, punt tiny robots across the room, and use your strength-augmented boot to completely smash through mechanical monstrosities. It is incredibly fast-paced, meaning you constantly have to stay on the move to survive the endless waves of flesh-wearing robots. It is loud, unapologetically messy, and guarantees an absolute blast for anyone who loves chaotic, movement-heavy shooters.
