Bleeding Kansas
- July 23, 2017
- Histogram Games
Get on SteamThis VR game is a first person shooter where you can experience the events in the middle of the 19th century known as Bleeding Kansas.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The book provides a detailed and engaging narrative about the events leading to the Civil War, particularly focusing on the complexities of the Bleeding Kansas period.
- The author has conducted extensive research, offering a comprehensive view of the motivations and actions of various historical figures involved in the conflict.
- Readers find the book to be a valuable resource for understanding the political and social dynamics of the time, making it suitable for both casual readers and academic research.
- The game feels unpolished and clunky, with basic models and a rough interface that detracts from the overall experience.
- Gameplay mechanics, particularly aiming and multiplayer functionality, are reported to be broken or frustrating, leading to a poor user experience.
- Many reviewers suggest that the game is not ready for release and should undergo significant improvements before being sold to consumers.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has potential due to its interesting premise that combines historical elements, but it suffers from basic models, a rough interface, and poor graphics. Many users feel it is still in a pre-alpha state and not ready for release, leading to dissatisfaction with controls and gun handling.
“I really like the premise of this and the mixture of historical background with gameplay.”
“Controls are okay, but the models are very basic, the interface is extremely rough, and the gameplay is lacking.”
“I really like the premise of this game and the mixture of historical background with gameplay, but it feels like something that is pre-alpha and shouldn't be sold yet or cost what it does right now.”
“Very poor graphics, user interface, gameplay, and gun handling.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is engaging, particularly for those with a connection to Kansas, and is enhanced by thorough research. It effectively explores the evolution of racial attitudes within the free soil movement, all while delivering a fast-paced and well-crafted war narrative.
“I'm a Kansan, so the story is interesting to me, but the big bonus with this book is the research involved.”
“A strong storyline is the change in racial attitudes of the Free Soil movement.”
“In short, this is a fast-paced action war story, well told.”
“The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their fates.”
“The plot twists are predictable and do not add any real excitement to the narrative.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized as very poor, with users also expressing dissatisfaction with the user interface, gameplay, and gun handling.
“Very poor graphics, user interface, gameplay, and gun handling.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively blends humor with pathos, exploring the complexities of the human condition through the experiences of a naive Pennsylvania youth. This combination adds depth to the narrative while providing comedic relief.
“It has humor and pathos as the human condition is laid bare and torn asunder for our naïve Pennsylvania youngster.”
