Autumn Night 3D Shooter
- May 9, 2017
- Sergey Bobrov
Get on Steam"Autumn Night 3D Shooter" is a first-person shooter game set in a dark and eerie forest. Players must navigate the forest, fighting off supernatural enemies with a variety of weapons. The game features survival elements, with players needing to manage their health, ammo, and resources while facing off against increasingly challenging enemies. With its atmospheric setting and intense combat, "Autumn Night 3D Shooter" offers a thrilling horror gaming experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun, nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic old-school shooters.
- The visuals and music create a charming atmosphere that appeals to fans of retro games.
- There is a solid foundation with unique weapons and well-hidden secrets that can be rewarding to discover.
- The game suffers from poor performance, including frame rate issues and a lack of essential features like saving and customizable controls.
- Level design is often lackluster and can lead to frustrating gameplay, with tedious enemy encounters and confusing mechanics.
- Balancing issues make the game feel unfair at times, with bullet-sponge enemies and a lack of effective weaponry.
- graphics15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet appealing, with a nostalgic old-school aesthetic that resonates well with fans of classic shooters. While some players appreciate the smooth movement and consistent visuals, others report performance issues, such as lag and difficulty maintaining frame rates on higher settings. Overall, the art style and graphics effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere, reminiscent of titles like Hexen.
“Very smooth movement and nice lo-fi graphics.”
“I like the oldschool feel, music, graphics, and the general magic/demons/autumn theme of the game.”
“The graphics and music do a good job setting the tone.”
“Game lags noticeably on GTX 970, with no reason, given its graphics.”
“On an i7-6700K, I wasn't able to keep a steady 60fps at 4K even with graphics quality turned down to low.”
“It feels like a game made for a graphic calculator, only I paid money for this.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it frustrating due to unbalanced mechanics and a lack of clear instructions, leading to a trial-and-error experience. While the non-linear level design and nostalgic run-and-gun style are appreciated, issues like inaccessible areas on lower difficulty settings and poor weapon balancing detract from the overall enjoyment. Conversely, others praise the game for its solid shooter mechanics and engaging enemy encounters, suggesting that it may appeal to fans of old-school FPS games.
“Autumn Night 3D Shooter is a first-person shooter with non-linear level design, good animations, and great enemies. I liked it a lot; the controls are pretty good, and while the gameplay is slow, the game is awesome. I think I should give it more time, and I can confidently say that Autumn Night 3D Shooter is a good FPS.”
“The good things about Autumn Night 3D Shooter are that it's somewhat well done for an old-school shooter, particularly in terms of core gameplay and aesthetics.”
“The simple run-and-gun gameplay akin to the older FPS games from id is a pro in my book and the main reason I bought this.”
“Gameplay-wise, it was all around lacking, unbalanced, and frustrating.”
“Tl;dr - everything it has going for itself falls short because of bad balancing of weapon mechanics with lackluster and missable design choices, and creates a completely frustrating and sometimes unforgiving experience.”
“Still figuring out some mechanics; I read that some areas are not accessible on normal/easy mode, which I think could be better explained in the game, or frankly, removed, as it's really not a necessary limitation.”
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its retro midi soundtrack, which effectively captures the classic vibe of older titles. However, many users note that the music is too quiet compared to sound effects, lacking the necessary volume and impact to enhance the overall experience. While the audio contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, some feel it could benefit from a more robust sound design.
“I like the old-school feel, music, graphics, and the general magic/demons/autumn theme of the game.”
“The music is also pretty alright; the MIDI soundtrack gives it the classic vibe the older games had.”
“Audio and music here are fantastic, and despite the pixel art having a very modern feel to it, the audio and music alone kind of instill this sense of... no... this is an old game.”
“The graphics are authentically retro and so is the music, but it's also too quiet.”
“The music volume is way quieter than the sound effects with no way to change it.”
“The music is also pretty alright; the MIDI soundtrack gives it the classic vibe that older games had.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed feedback. While some players report no significant performance issues, others highlight severe shortcomings, including poor performance, lack of key rebinding, and inadequate audio controls, which detract from the overall experience. The use of an experimental engine may contribute to these performance concerns, leading to potential lag and a less polished feel.
“Performance-wise, I didn't have issues, but I do have some concerns/warnings for potential players.”
“My only performance complaint is that it is unusually quiet; for it to be on par with all my other programs, I had to turn Windows' volume all the way to 100.”
“First of all, performance is just abysmal.”
“Poor performance, poor level design, weapons lack impact, no key rebinding, no volume sliders, seems not to have an exclusive fullscreen option.”
“The most the game has going for itself is that it is the demo of an experimental engine, which is not something you can see outside of a performance hit on your computer and potential lag.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, with many users appreciating the lack of a significant plot, suggesting that a deep narrative is unnecessary for a shooter of this type.
“The plot is almost non-existent, but I would argue that a shooter like this doesn't really need one.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of boss battles.
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, especially with the repetitive boss fights.”
“I find the grinding to be a major chore, making the game less enjoyable.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, particularly the low field of view (FOV), which has caused discomfort and detracted from the overall experience for some players.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is effectively spooky and dream-like, successfully capturing the intended mood set by the developers.
“The atmosphere is spooky and dream-like; if that's what the developers were aiming for, they nailed it.”
“The game immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world that feels both eerie and enchanting.”
“Every sound and visual element contributes to an atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
“Atmosphere is spooky and dream-like; if that's what the dev is going for, he nailed it.”
