Animalistic
- February 28, 2023
- Keaton Applebaum
Get on Steam"Animalistic is a single-player action game with good graphics and a custom soundtrack. Battle fast-paced, ultraviolent combat as one of the last humans, using an arsenal of weapons to wipe out menacing animals across 20 story levels and endless wave maps. Be aware of the epilepsy seizure warning before playing."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Satisfying gunplay and fast-paced action that keeps players engaged.
- Unique and colorful graphics with a fun, quirky theme that adds to the overall enjoyment.
- Great soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience and keeps the adrenaline pumping.
- Levels can be too dark, making it difficult to see and navigate, which detracts from the experience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks optimization, leading to frustrating moments during play.
- Some mechanics, like melee attacks and enemy spawning, feel unpolished and can disrupt the flow of the game.
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its ability to enhance immersion and energy, with many players praising its catchy and engaging nature. While some reviews suggest that it could use improvement, the overall sentiment highlights that the soundtrack effectively complements the game's atmosphere and gameplay, making it a standout feature.
“If you enjoy satisfying shooting, music that slaps and gets you pumped, cyberpunk style visuals and goofy gore, then this is the game for you.”
“Intriguing visual style paired with stylish environmental destruction and a good soundtrack provide solid immersion for each stage.”
“Music is okay, definitely could use improvement but not ear-splitting.”
“The soundtrack really keeps you going and makes you want to play more.”
“The music definitely helps with that; the soundtrack is definitely a vibe!”
- graphics11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant art style, cel-shading, and animations that enhance the overall experience. However, some players criticize the lighting and level design, describing them as mediocre and at times frustrating. Overall, while the visuals are appealing to many, there are notable inconsistencies that detract from the experience.
“If you enjoy satisfying shooting, music that slaps and gets you pumped, cyberpunk style visuals and goofy gore, then this is the game for you.”
“I loved the graphics and animations of the game.”
“Frenetic violence, with beautiful graphics in a cel shading art that give an incredible cartoon tone to the game, and the gameplay is totally insane.”
“If that wasn't enough, let me say that the level design sucks and the graphics are mediocre.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fluid mechanics and fast-paced action, drawing comparisons to titles like Anger Foot and Trepang 2. While players appreciate the variety of weapons and the frenetic violence presented in a vibrant cel-shaded style, some express frustration with certain mechanics, such as the final boss fight's reliance on enemy spam and issues with melee timing. Overall, the experience is enjoyable and offers significant replayability, though improvements in control customization would enhance it further.
“Very fluid gameplay, a good variety of weapons and a lot of violence.”
“A weird little concept of trippy plushie style animals which like to partake in some murder, mixed in with some gun throwing, sliding FPS mechanics and you have a fun time.”
“Super smooth and solid gameplay, a lot of replayability, just super fun and fast-paced action!”
“It's rather frustrating to find a secret lore entry and not be able to read it because of this mechanic.”
“The final boss fight proves rather unpolished and relies on constant enemy spam to create difficulty, instead of more unique mechanics.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a blend of crude and silly elements, appealing to fans of both FPS and dark comedy. Players find the combination of hilarious animal encounters and tricky gameplay to be entertaining and engaging, making it a unique experience for those who appreciate a more irreverent style of humor.
“An easy, silly FPS where you hilariously murder a bunch of animals.”
“They're the perfect mix of hilarious, tricky (but not unfair), and terrifying.”
“If you enjoy games like Doom but also crude humor, then definitely check out this game!”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally considered low due to its linear content, appealing mainly to speedrunners and achievement hunters. However, players also highlight the smooth gameplay and fast-paced action as factors that contribute to a fun experience, suggesting some enjoyment in replaying for those reasons.
“Super smooth and solid gameplay, a lot of replayability, just super fun and fast-paced action!”
“Replay value is low as the content is linear, unless you’re into speedrunning or achievement hunting.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is subtly woven into the game through environmental storytelling and collectible lore files, creating a hidden plot that players can uncover. However, the gameplay experience can be frustrating due to limited resources, often forcing players to restart levels after being overwhelmed by enemies.
“However, don't let this fool you: there is, in fact, a somewhat hidden plot in the game, composed of environmental storytelling and sparse lore files to collect in each level.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its fitting music and gritty tone, although some players find it too dark, making it difficult to fully appreciate the environment.
“The music and atmosphere are spot on.”
“There's a good gritty atmosphere, even if it's often too dark to fully appreciate it.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers an enjoyable experience, but players have noted that it lacks optimization for various PC configurations. Many hope for future updates to improve performance while appreciating the game's visual appeal.
“I hope the game gets more optimized soon, but so far I really like how the game is looking!”
“The performance issues are frustrating; the game needs significant optimization to run smoothly.”
“It's disappointing that such a visually appealing game suffers from poor optimization and frequent frame drops.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the frequent need to switch weapons, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“Constantly having to switch guns is not fun; it's just tedious and annoying.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grind to be a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
