V.L.A.D.i.K

33%
Game Brain Score Based on 41 reviews
  • humor
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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In the game "V.L.A.D.i.K," set in an alternate Russia, players experience a dictatorship under President "Navalny" who uses supermen to crush the opposition. However, one region still resists. This early access game, created by a single developer, features a fictional story with possible bugs, where all events and characters are invented and any resemblance to reality is coincidental.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

33%
Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
humor9 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and humorous concept that can be entertaining for those who enjoy chaotic gameplay.
  • Some players appreciate the old school FPS gameplay and the atmosphere reminiscent of Eastern Europe.
  • The sound effects and certain animations are noted as being enjoyable, adding to the overall experience.
  • The game is riddled with bugs, glitches, and broken mechanics, making it nearly unplayable.
  • Translation issues lead to confusing dialogue and objectives, making it hard for players to follow the story.
  • The graphics and performance are poor, with low-quality textures and frequent crashes reported by players.
  • humor9 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional hilarity due to poor translation and glitches, making it amusing for some players despite its flaws. While the dialogue and questing are often poorly worded, this adds to the comedic experience, appealing to those who enjoy random and dark humor. Overall, the game is seen as a funny, albeit glitchy, take on the open-world genre, particularly for fans of quirky and satirical content.

    • “This game is hilariously bad; I got it for $0.70, definitely worth it for the laugh.”
    • “Very funny and random game, but glitchy as hell - for the budget, very understandable.”
    • “Although gunplay is fun and the enemies are interesting, the broken English, which is literally translated from Russian, can be excusable, but it won't excuse the zero indication of what you should do and the game being filled with so many glitches and bugs that you start laughing.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users highlighting significant issues such as bugs, glitches, and broken mechanics that hinder the experience, making it nearly unplayable. While some appreciate the old-school FPS style, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment due to the lack of polish and coherence in the gameplay.

    • “Gameplay: 9/10”
    • “- old school gameplay, old school FPS gameplay that is, nothing fancy, just plain old school”
    • “- old school gameplay, old school FPS gameplay that is, nothing fancy, just plain old school”
    • “I have always had a passion for them, but I cannot recommend this game as it's honestly just a mess of broken mechanics and Russian without translation, and what *is* translated might as well *not* be because it's so nonsensical.”
    • “In ten minutes of gameplay, the game crashed twice on me... and when I finally got somewhere, I fell through the map.”
    • “It is riddled with bugs, glitches, and broken gameplay mechanics that make it almost unplayable.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful open world and interesting quests, while others criticize the low-poly models, clumsy animations, and numerous bugs and glitches. Many users report that lower graphics settings result in poor texture quality, detracting from the overall visual experience.

    • “Awesome open world, beautiful graphics, interesting quests, and pretty good translation.”
    • “So many bugs and glitches, as well as ugly graphics.”
    • “Lowest graphics look like pure trash, but any computer still takes ages to load it up.”
    • “The animations are very clumsy, the graphics are very low-poly and poorly detailed.”
  • story4 mentions

    The story features an impressive plot twist and serves as a compelling backdrop for exploration in a beautifully crafted open world. Players appreciate the interesting quests and the game's inspiration from postal games, highlighting its chaotic city sandbox narrative. Overall, the translation is deemed satisfactory, enhancing the immersive experience.

    • “The plot twist is immense.”
    • “The story (from what I can translate) is a good excuse to explore the open world.”
    • “The developer took inspiration from postal games; it's a city sandbox story mayhem FPS.”
    • “The developer took inspiration from Postal games; it's a city sandbox story mayhem FPS.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay and make it nearly unplayable. Players report problems such as freezing and loading screen failures, alongside poorly translated text that adds to the frustration. Despite some enjoyable elements, the overall experience is marred by these technical shortcomings.

    • “It is riddled with bugs, glitches, and broken gameplay mechanics that make it almost unplayable.”
    • “Game crashes to desktop, freezes, and fails to progress past loading screens often.”
    • “Although gunplay is fun and the enemies are interesting, there is broken English that is literally translated from word to word in Russian, which can be excusable, but it won't excuse the lack of indication on what you should do and the game being filled with so many glitches and bugs to the point you start laughing.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for its unstable performance, making it frustrating for players seeking a smooth experience. Additionally, issues like broken English subtitles further detract from the overall quality.

    • “Who won't like it: those who desire stable performance, can't decipher broken English subtitles, or are easily offended.”
    • “A far cry from Far Cry: fight the performance!”
    • “Very unstable performance.”
    • “Those who desire stable performance will be disappointed.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    Reviewers suggest that the game's atmosphere could be significantly enhanced with the addition of subtle background music, similar to that found in Postal 2, to create a more immersive experience.

    • “The atmosphere can be even better if the developers add background music, similar to Postal 2, which would be very discreet.”
    • “The atmosphere could be significantly improved if the developers added subtle background music, similar to what was done in Postal 2.”
  • music1 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the game's music for its atmospheric qualities but suggest that it could be enhanced with the addition of subtle background music, similar to that found in Postal 2, to further enrich the experience.

    • “The atmosphere is incredible, but it could be even better if the developers added some background music, similar to what we see in Postal 2, very discreetly done.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and immersing you in the game world.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere that keeps me hooked.”
    • “The atmosphere could be improved significantly if the developers added some subtle background music, similar to what was done in Postal 2.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's tone, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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