At first glance, King of Meat seems like the kind of multiplayer game that's destined for success based on its premise alone. And, at least initially, King of Meat delivers on this premise with some fun and engaging sessions across dungeons built by both the game's developers and the community. As a multiplayer-centric title, King of Meat opts to sidestep having a structured narrative in favor of a light story premise that covers the major beats: why you're there, what King of Meat is, etc. King of Meat is Fun Enough While It Lasts, But Lacks Variety to Keep Players Engaged Long-TermBuilding on that earlier PS2-era comparison, gameplay in King of Meat is surprisingly shallow compared to other modern attempts at blending platforming with combat. Even With a Dedicated Multiplayer Group, Your Mileage With King of Meat May VaryFortunately, the multiplayer focus of King of Meat makes for the occasional bit of fun and hilarity stemming from players' ability to unintentionally (or perhaps intentionally) sabotage one another during a run.