Gather a group of friends, pick your weapons and crawl some dungeons together! That’s basically King of Meat a newly announced game that I got to play here at Gamescom 2024. Oh, did I tell you that you can also create your very own dungeons? Creative and chaotic, let’s jump in!
The premise is simple yet brilliantly absurd. You and up to three other players are thrown into a virtual TV show where your goal is to fight for fame and fortune. The arenas are dungeons filled with deadly traps, waves of enemies, and just enough mayhem to keep you on you occopied. The more efficiently you blast through the competition, the more money you earn. And trust me, you’ll want that cash because King of Meat isn’t just about survival; it’s about style.
Find your style and enter the dungeon
The character customization in King of Meat is as over-the-top as the rest of the game. With the money you earn, you can buff out your character in all sorts of outrageous outfits, from flamboyant costumes to brutal, meat-themed armors. But it’s not just about looking good. Your hard-earned cash can also be spent on upgrading your arsenal of weapons and unlocking new skills, allowing you to bring even more chaos to the battlefield, it works with a Season Pass type of progression which really looked handy to use. The level of customization here is fantastic, giving you plenty of ways to stand out, this is a TV-show right…
The core gameplay is fast, frantic, and a whole lot of fun. As you and your team charge through dungeons, you’ll face a variety of challenges that require both brains and knuckles. Traps will test your reflexes, while waves of enemies will demand teamwork and strategy. The game doesn’t just throw you into the meat grinder and hope for the best; each dungeon is carefully crafted and designed to test your skills.
But here’s the twist: you can also be the one pulling the strings. King of Meat includes a dungeon creator mode, allowing you to design your own deadly challenges. Want to create a labyrinth full of spike traps and fire pits? Go for it. How about a corridor packed with the toughest enemies you can find? Why not? The possibilities are endless, and the developer has promised a selection of pre-made dungeons to get you started if you’re not feeling particularly creative.
Early conclusion:
King of Meat is shaping up to be a must-play for fans of co-op chaos and creative dungeon-crawling. Whether you’re slashing through enemies with friends or designing your own deathtraps, there’s plenty of fun to be had. It’s a game that doesn’t take itself too seriously, embracing its ridiculous premise with style. And really, who wouldn’t want to be the king of meat?
