Agent Murphy

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Agent Murphy is a single player simulation game. It was developed by xproject and was released on January 22, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Agent Murphy" is an adrenaline-pumping side-scrolling platformer and action shooter featuring intense, non-stop combat. As Agent Murphy, you'll wield an impressive arsenal of weapons, including a pistol, MP5, shotgun, and grenades, to fight off randomly generated enemies. The game boasts dynamic challenges, epic boss battles, and striking pixel art visuals for a nostalgic yet modern gaming experience.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Agent Murphy features interesting gameplay with random enemy and weapon generation, providing a unique experience in each playthrough.
The game has appealing pixel graphics and a variety of weapons, making it visually enjoyable and engaging.
It offers a hardcore challenge that can be rewarding for players who enjoy difficult platformers.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and frame drops, which hinder the overall experience.
Boss fights are frustratingly imbalanced, often resulting in instant deaths and requiring players to restart entire levels, which can be tedious.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many levels being easily bypassed without engaging in combat.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features an immersive clockwork soundtrack that enhances the adrenaline of epic boss fights, though some players find it overly loud with limited in-game options for adjustment. While the soundtrack is generally praised, a few users feel that there isn't enough background music, leading them to supplement it with their own playlists for a more enjoyable experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some technical issues.
- “Navigate 20 levels, battle random enemies, and face epic bosses with a clockwork soundtrack.”
- “Be ready for epic boss fights and an immersive clockwork soundtrack that keeps the adrenaline pumping!”
- “The game will be remembered by pleasant pixel graphics, unexpected bosses, and excellent soundtrack.”
- “I reached the end of one of the levels, but it wouldn't continue even though the music had stopped.”
- “The music is incredibly loud, and the only in-game option is to mute it.”
- “It's a very simple and uncomplicated game, which I like, but there isn't enough background music. I have to turn on my own music separately, and the game becomes much more enjoyable.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this 2D pixel shooter is a mixed bag; while it features interesting scenarios and some strategic elements, it suffers from repetitiveness, poor hitboxes, and lackluster boss encounters that can feel frustrating. Despite these drawbacks, players appreciate the fast-paced movement and shooting mechanics, finding it engaging for short sessions, especially given its classic platformer appeal and reasonable price. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable moments and significant flaws.
- “Pixel 2D shooter with interesting gameplay and scenario.”
- “One of the best platformers, which corresponds to all the canon of classic platformers. I would like to note the gameplay and the price.”
- “Repetitive gameplay, bad hitboxes; the only thing that can challenge you here is one-shot bombs that you sometimes have to wait to get rid of. Bosses are bland and boring and seem like they were just designed to waste your time because they all one-shot you and you have to start over from the beginning.”
- “The rest of the gameplay is simple, but there is some room for strategy.”
- “At first glance, the game is not remarkable compared to other similar ones, but I was pleasantly engaged by it for an hour of gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a nostalgic retro pixel art style that some players appreciate for its charm, while others criticize it for lacking modern visual effects, such as in explosions. Overall, the pixel graphics are well-received, contributing to the game's appeal alongside its engaging gameplay and soundtrack.
- “A good platformer with pretty pixel graphics, a variety of weapons and enemies, hardcore bosses, and well-developed levels.”
- “The game will be remembered for its pleasant pixel graphics, unexpected bosses, and excellent soundtrack.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no graphic effect for the explosion, so it's impossible to tell how big they are.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance, with users reporting noticeable lag and frame drops during gameplay.
- “The game's performance is pretty bad, with noticeable lag and frame drops.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced significant slowdowns in various areas, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategies employed are criticized as cash grabs that detract from the visibility of genuine indie developers on platforms like Steam.
- “They're nothing but cash grabs, and they harm genuine indie developers by reducing their visibility on Steam.”
- “The monetization strategies are overly aggressive, making it feel like the game is designed more for profit than for player enjoyment.”
- “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to spend more money, which ruins the overall experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect frustrating, particularly when it requires replaying entire levels to face bosses, which can lead to a tedious experience and hinder overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I'm a fan of high difficulty games, but having to redo the entire level just to try fighting the boss again is tedious to the point I couldn't continue playing.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I enjoy a challenge, but the amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and takes away from the overall experience.”