CAEDES
- August 18, 2022
- Madar Games
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and offers fun gameplay, especially with slow-motion shooting and engaging scenarios.
- Some players appreciate the detailed graphics and sound design, noting that certain levels look good and the destruction mechanics are enjoyable.
- The developer seems passionate about the project, and there have been improvements in mechanics and AI aiming, which enhance the overall experience.
- The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to significant frame rate drops and crashes, making it unplayable for some users.
- Many players report poor controls and janky weapon mechanics, particularly with two-handed weapons, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game feels unfinished and buggy, with frequent tracking loss and convoluted menus, leading to frustration among players.
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are inconsistent, with some levels appearing more detailed than others, and players frequently experience significant frame rate drops regardless of their hardware or settings. Many users report starting with decent frame rates that plummet during gameplay, and overall, the graphics are criticized for resembling those from the early 2000s.
“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 are 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, dropping 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.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, leading to significant performance issues across various hardware setups. While some players find enjoyment in its mechanics, the overall experience is hampered by rough aiming controls and inconsistent physics. Many hope that future updates will address these optimization concerns to enhance playability.
“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.”
“I hope with some polish and optimization it could get better but for now it's kind of hard to play.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the improvements in grabbing mechanics, noting increased stability, but express a desire for more realistic features, such as two-handed pistol handling and a more intuitive slide-cocking mechanic. Overall, while the gameplay shows promise, it still feels rough around the edges.
“The new update has really improved the grabbing mechanics for me, making it much more stable.”
“Anyway, the mechanics are pretty rough, but I'm impressed by what's being done here by one person.”
“You can view my initial impressions & gameplay here: https://youtu.”
“I would also like to see two-handing a pistol be implemented, and also cocking the slide back should be 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.”
“The mechanics are pretty rough, but I'm impressed by what's being done here by one person.”
“I would also like to see two-handing a pistol be implemented, and also cocking the slide back should be 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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers an enjoyable experience but is plagued by numerous bugs. It performs well on medium settings with specific hardware configurations, such as a GTX 1660 and i3 8100f, particularly when using VR.
“The game runs great on medium settings with my 1660, i3 8100F, and HTC Vive.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
“The performance is consistent, even during intense gameplay moments.”
“It is really fun, but at the same time, very buggy.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is engaging and immersive, with players appreciating its depth and character development. Many users highlight the narrative's ability to draw them in, enhancing the overall gaming experience. However, some feel that certain plot points could be more fleshed out for greater impact.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
