CAEDES

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CAEDES is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Madar Games and was released on August 18, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

"CAEDES is a single-player or multi-player simulation game that offers a CO-OP, merciless physics-based VR shooter experience. Players can wield a variety of firearms, including rifles, pistols, shotguns, and SMGs, and can dual-wield any gun for maximum impact. The game allows players to alter time, slowing it down or speeding it up, and features slow-mo, blood, and spent casings for added intensity. It's a game that will leave your enemies breathless, but make sure you don't run out of ammo."

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39%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

stability3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and can be fun, especially with slow-motion shooting and enjoyable ragdoll physics.
Some players appreciate the graphics and detail in certain levels, noting that the gun mechanics, while flawed, can still be decent.
The developer seems passionate about improving the game, and recent updates have made some mechanics more stable.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including low framerates and frequent crashes, making it hard to play.
Controls are often described as janky and unresponsive, particularly with two-handed weapons, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players feel the game is poorly optimized and lacks essential features like a proper pause screen and effective item grabbing mechanics.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that initial visuals are impressive but suffer from significant frame rate drops, particularly on mid-range systems. While there are adjustable settings, many users report that performance issues persist regardless of configuration, leading to a perception that the graphics quality is inconsistent and reminiscent of older titles. Overall, a powerful graphics card is recommended to achieve a smoother experience.
- “I didn't understand the hate at first; the graphics upon booting were better than the screenshots. I then had a bit of jank that went away after tuning the settings and restarting the game.”
- “I noticed that some levels look better than others in terms of graphics and detail.”
- “This game is good, but the graphics look like they're from the early 2000s.”
- “Often framerates will drop dramatically, despite what graphical settings and graphics card you are using.”
- “On my RTX 3080, I was getting variable frame rates, as low as 24 fps on high graphical settings (it would dip to the 40s on medium graphical settings).”
- “There are graphical settings, but it doesn't matter... the game usually starts at 90 fps, but then starts tanking the more enemies you kill.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features decent gun mechanics that, while not the best, are far from the worst. Players have noted improvements in grabbing mechanics with recent updates, but there are still requests for enhancements such as two-handed pistol handling and a more intuitive slide-cocking mechanic. Overall, the gameplay shows promise, especially considering it is developed by a single individual.
- “Decent gun mechanics; I've seen better, but these are far from the worst.”
- “The new update has really improved the grabbing mechanics for me, making it much more stable.”
- “Decent gun mechanics, actually decent; seen better, but these are far from the worst.”
- “I would also like to see two-handing a pistol be implemented. Cocking the slide back is a toggle mechanic instead of a realistic mechanic. It's more of a press and slide it back, and not slide back then do it automatically. You bring the slide to the natural original position, yet you have to press the triggers again to confirm cocking the slide.”
- “Anyway, the mechanics are pretty rough, but I'm impressed by what's being done here by one person.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance on mid-range systems and requiring players to lower graphics settings for a smoother experience. While some users report better performance on different hardware, the overall consensus is that the game needs substantial optimization to enhance movement speed and fix various performance-related problems. Despite these challenges, players appreciate the developer's passion and the fun gameplay mechanics.
- “Nice attempt by the dev, but optimization is very important, especially when a game runs this poorly.”
- “Still aiming two-handed guns is rough and there are some performance issues and rubbery physics, but it's a super early game that the developer seems passionate about, and it's just fun as hell to run around with dual pistols in slow motion.”
- “I hope with some polish and optimization it could get better, but for now it's kind of hard to play.”
- “As listed by other reviewers, this game is badly optimized.”
- “Needs severe optimization.”
- “My only real problem with this game right now that I want to be fixed is the movement speed and performance; both are pretty bad on mid-range systems, so prepare to be patient and set your graphics to medium to very low depending on your system.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game shows potential, particularly in cooperative missions, but is hindered by gameplay limitations such as the absence of a proper pause or lobby restart screen and the inability to range grab items, which detracts from the overall experience.
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is enjoyable but plagued by humorous bugs, reminiscent of Goat Simulator, particularly during the tutorial where physics glitches occur. Despite these issues, it runs smoothly on medium settings with decent hardware.
- “The game runs great on medium settings with my 1660, i3 8100F, and HTC Vive.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs; the stability is impressive.”
- “The performance is smooth and consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “It is really fun but at the same time very buggy.”
- “It's so buggy in a Goat Simulator way where the bugs are really funny. In the tutorial, there's a part where you need to try out the guns, and they're on a table. When you grab the shotgun, since it's so long, it gets stuck in the table, and the physics system freaks out, causing your arm to extend and move around at light speed.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its amusing bugs and glitches, reminiscent of Goat Simulator, where unexpected physics interactions lead to hilarious moments, such as a shotgun getting stuck in a table and causing exaggerated arm movements. This blend of chaotic gameplay and comedic elements adds a lighthearted charm to the experience.
- “It's so buggy in a Goat Simulator way where the bugs are really funny. In the tutorial, there's a part where you need to try out the guns, and they're on a table. When you grab the shotgun, since it's so long, it gets stuck in the table, and the physics system freaks out, making your arm extend and move around at light speed.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! The quirky characters and their ridiculous dialogue had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself seriously. The absurd situations and hilarious interactions keep me entertained throughout.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the enhanced AI aiming significantly boosts the game's challenge, contributing to its overall replayability.
- “The improvement in AI aiming definitely increased the challenge and replayability!”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and outcomes available.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and endings, making me want to replay it again and again.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied endings really diminishes the replayability factor.”