BRUTUS MAXIMUS

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BRUTUS MAXIMUS is a single player role playing game. It was developed by SuperStructureGames and was released on November 7, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In this challenging horde survivor game, you play as BRUTUS MAXIMUS, an undead legionnaire in a foreign land. Fast-paced melee or ranged combat. Quick matches, each run is 20 minutes. 16 maps across The Empire. Unique bosses with unlockable modifiers. QUID PRO QUO - meta upgrades gained by defeating bosses and completing level quests. Achievements. Buff shrines. Create potent combinat…

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The game features excellent graphics and animations, providing a visually appealing experience.
It offers a rewarding meta-progression system and diverse classes, enhancing replayability and strategic gameplay.
Despite being in Early Access, the game shows great promise with fun combat mechanics and a responsive developer.

The game suffers from performance issues, including frame rate drops and occasional freezing during gameplay.
Controller support is poorly implemented, making it difficult to upgrade skills and skip text sequences.
The upgrade system can feel bloated and confusing, with little explanation provided for mechanics and abilities.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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14%
The graphics in "Brutus Maximus" are consistently praised for their excellence, featuring sharp visuals and impressive animations that enhance the gameplay experience. Even in early access, the game stands out in the crowded survivor genre due to its superior visuals and unique aesthetic for weaponry and abilities. Overall, players find the graphics to be a significant highlight, contributing to the game's replayability and appeal.
- “The visuals are sharp, and the fast-paced, replayable gameplay makes this one a gem.”
- “In the highly crowded field of 'survivor' games, Brutus Maximus is among the family that stands out, even in early access, due to playability, superior visuals, and solid mechanical design.”
- “Graphics are amazing for a horde survivor.”
- “Lowering graphic details did not make it better.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and rewarding mechanics, with sharp visuals and fast-paced, replayable elements that make it stand out in the crowded 'survivor' genre. While some features may feel unfinished, the solid mechanical design and developer responsiveness contribute positively to the overall experience. Players appreciate the slower-paced gameplay reminiscent of titles like Soulstone Survivors, with a preference for controller use over mouse and keyboard.
- “The visuals are sharp, and the fast-paced, replayable gameplay makes this one a gem.”
- “In the highly crowded field of 'survivor' games, Brutus Maximus is among the family that stands out, even in early access, due to playability, superior visuals, and solid mechanical design.”
- “However, I am very pleased with the gameplay, the developer, its feedback, and the course of the game development.”
- “Gameplay reminds me of Soulstone Survivors but is slower-paced and set in a dark horror environment (dark like yet another zombie survivor game).”
- “The only reason I had a chance at understanding some of the mechanics is because of my familiarity with the game Nordic Ashes, which was brilliantly executed.”
- “I prefer controller gameplay for twin sticks over mouse and keyboard with horde survivors.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game boasts high replayability, enhanced by its three diverse classes and a rewarding meta-progression system, making it particularly appealing to rogue-lite fans. While some features are still in development, the fast-paced gameplay and sharp visuals contribute to its overall replay value.
- “It already has three diverse classes, a great progression system, and replayability that keeps you hooked.”
- “With high replayability and a rewarding meta-progression system, it’s a fantastic pick for rogue-lite fans.”
- “The game’s replayability and meta-progression shine, though some features are still in development.”
- “The visuals are sharp, and the fast-paced, replayable gameplay makes this one a gem.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report noticeable performance improvements that enhance gameplay, though some experience frame rate drops to 40fps during intense moments. While the game remains playable, there is a consensus that further optimization could enhance the experience even more.
- “The recent performance improvements are noticeable, making the experience smoother and more enjoyable.”
- “With a screen full of enemies and explosions, performance drops down to 40fps, but it is still absolutely playable.”
- “Just to clarify, as I praised the good performance in my review.”
- “With a screen full of enemies and explosions, the performance drops down to 40fps, which is still playable but could definitely be improved.”
- “It is not a big deal, but the game could use some optimization.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay, particularly when they experience unfair hits from enemy ranged weapons, leading to feelings of anger and irritation.