American Patriots: The Swamp Fox

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American Patriots: The Swamp Fox is a single player action game. It was developed by CultSoft Experimental and was released on October 31, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

A fast-paced redcoat shooter set during the American Revolutionary war in November 1780. Fight endless waves of British redcoats in a swamp in South Carolina for as long as you can.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

American Patriots: The Swamp Fox screenshot

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18%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a unique historical setting that appeals to fans of colonial America.
It offers a simple gameplay loop that some players might find enjoyable, especially if they appreciate basic shooter mechanics.
The developer has shown some responsiveness to feedback by adding features like reload sounds and improving hitboxes.

The combat is clunky and frustrating, with fast movement and poor enemy AI leading to cheap deaths.
The graphics and overall visual design are generic and lack distinctiveness, contributing to a bland experience.
Performance issues are prevalent, especially in horde mode, making the game difficult to enjoy even on lower settings.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The gameplay is criticized for its unrealistic mechanics and lack of depth, with survival elements feeling more like filler than a fully developed system. Players may find enjoyment if they appreciate the style, but the overall experience is marred by repetitive challenges and limited replayability, particularly due to overwhelming enemy forces.
- “You might get your money’s worth if you enjoy this style of gameplay, but the average person won’t get much out of it.”
- “The gameplay is made for you to eventually die off from the mass floods of redcoats, which isn't really fun and ruins any possible replayability that 'American Patriots: The Swamp Fox' may have had.”
- “It delivers this in a specific historical setting, but given how unrealistic the gameplay is, it’s somewhat confusing what exactly the game is trying to be.”
- “The survival mechanics amount to a basic farming minigame that you spend money on periodically.”
- “It feels like filler content rather than a fully fleshed out mechanic.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The graphics are criticized for being generic and lacking a distinct style, with low-quality 3D models that reflect the game's budget constraints. Performance issues are notable, as players report low frame rates and visible map edges when settings are adjusted. Overall, the visual presentation fails to impress, contributing to a subpar gaming experience.
- “The graphics are generic 3D models that have no real style to them.”
- “The graphics aren’t laughably bad, but they are certainly not good, even considering the obviously low budget.”
- “If you drop the graphics to low, you can actually see the edge of the map and see the enemies spawn in.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance, particularly in horde mode where low frame rates occur with numerous enemies on screen. Users express a desire for updates and re-optimization to improve the overall experience.
- “All in all, if you updated and re-optimized this game, I'd pay good money for it.”
- “It's quite bad because it is so poorly balanced, and the performance drops significantly when there are many enemies nearby, which is almost always the case in horde mode.”
- “I still experienced performance issues when there were many enemies.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is minimal and largely static, with players noting that there is no significant plot progression beyond a basic introductory text screen. The narrative does not impact gameplay, as it is presented in a straightforward manner that lacks depth or engagement.
- “There’s no plot to advance past the intro screen, which is just a screen of text.”
- “The story really doesn’t change or affect anything, as it tells you before you start the game in a simple black screen with white text.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, likening it to a basic farming minigame that detracts from the historical context. The combination of farming and combat mechanics leads to frustration, as players feel overwhelmed by enemies while trying to engage in resource gathering. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a distraction rather than an enjoyable part of gameplay.
- “The survival mechanics amount to a basic farming minigame that you spend money on periodically.”
- “I was a pretty good history student, but I don’t remember the Revolutionary War being won by soldiers that run like the Doom Slayer, fire flintlocks with perfect accuracy, get stuck on invisible walls, and shoot mindless, faceless redcoats in between bouts of farming.”
- “If they happen to catch you distracted by farming or hunting for frustratingly hidden booze recipes, they’ll silently remove chunks of your life with perfect shots of their own.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers indicate that the gameplay mechanics in *American Patriots: The Swamp Fox* lead to a frustrating experience where players are likely to die frequently due to overwhelming enemy forces, significantly diminishing its replayability.
- “The gameplay is designed in such a way that you will inevitably be overwhelmed by the relentless waves of redcoats, which diminishes any potential replayability that 'American Patriots: The Swamp Fox' might have had.”
- “Once you've experienced the game once, there's little incentive to return, as the lack of variety in missions and outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
- “The limited choices and predictable outcomes mean that after the first playthrough, there's not much left to explore or enjoy.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game, particularly the flute segments, has been criticized for being overly intense and potentially overwhelming, leading some players to jokingly suggest it could cause auditory seizures.
- “The flute music in this game could cause auditory seizures... wait, that isn't a thing?”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music is so bland and forgettable that I often forget it's even playing.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a range of bugs and glitches that impact gameplay, indicating that stability is a significant concern for many players. These issues can detract from the overall experience, suggesting that the game may require further optimization and patching to enhance stability.