CONCRETE VISIONS
- April 2, 2024
- DOSMan Games
In "Concrete Visions," explore a deserted town filled with dangerous enemies in this first-person psychological thriller. With survival horror, FPS, and beat 'em up elements, combat is primarily melee-based and utilizes firearms. The game features a chilling atmosphere and disturbing visuals, with the goal of creating a replayable experience for horror and retro FPS fans. Your mission is to survive the night and uncover the truth behind the cult leader, Malone.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and eerie atmosphere reminiscent of classic horror titles, effectively creating a sense of dread.
- For its low price, Concrete Visions provides a decent amount of gameplay with engaging melee combat and a variety of weapons to use.
- The retro aesthetic and pixelated graphics evoke nostalgia, appealing to fans of old-school shooters.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with simplistic enemy AI and limited combat mechanics.
- Many players found the game to be too short and lacking in content, with a disappointing ending that leaves much to be desired.
- The graphics and overall presentation are often criticized for being low quality, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a blend of retro aesthetics and pixelated visuals, reminiscent of classic titles like Doom, with digitized assets that evoke a 90s FMV vibe. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm and unique art style, others find the visuals rough and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement as the game progresses. Overall, the graphics elicit mixed feelings, appealing to fans of lo-fi aesthetics but potentially alienating those seeking more polished visuals.
“The game has a nice retro aesthetic; the digitized assets give it that 90s FMV vibe.”
“I'm a big fan of the grainy aesthetic here; it's my favorite part of the game.”
“Concrete Visions is an effective urban horror in the vein of Condemned, but with a lo-fi aesthetic that gives its moment-to-moment violence a detached, groggy feeling.”
“The game's graphics are pretty cheap and have a pixelation filter, so enemy sprites far away turn into 3 pixels high, literally.”
“This would be fine if the game was better, because I do enjoy these kinds of shooters; however, the art style is extremely nauseating in a way the screenshots don't do justice, and the whole game just isn't that engaging.”
“Incredibly boring, the graphics are fine for a while, but after a few levels they get samey, and not being able to see anything in the distance is annoying.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and unsettling qualities, reminiscent of classic horror titles like Manhunt and Silent Hill, enhanced by nostalgic graphics and effective level design. While the beginning sets a strong tone, some players feel the ending detracts from the overall experience. Overall, it successfully creates a compelling and immersive environment that complements its gameplay.
“It also has an eerie atmosphere, bringing back the Manhunt/Condemned vibe, but not so potent.”
“Very eerie and atmospheric with horroresque elements.”
“It also has an eerie atmosphere, bringing back the Manhunt/Condemned vibe, but not as potent.”
“Complete with a creepy atmosphere, nostalgic graphics, and gameplay!”
“The level design has this Silent Hill-type fog going on that is purely a means to enhance the atmosphere.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a short and straightforward revenge narrative, with a gritty atmosphere reminiscent of classic titles like Wolfenstein. While the last mission is highlighted as the most intense and engaging, many players feel that the overall story could benefit from expansion, including more missions, varied aesthetics, and additional voice acting.
“Great little game with a grimy story and photorealistic sprites in the EFPSE engine.”
“Short and sweet revenge story.”
“I truly believe that if these devs wanted to expand, they totally could. More guns, more voice acting, and a larger story would enhance the experience. The game gives off classic Wolfenstein vibes, and the best part of the game is the last mission.”
“I also think they could expand on overall level design. The first few missions are all the same aesthetically, featuring forests and houses, while the last mission is a 'sewer type' with dark lighting, making it easily the most intense mission of the game.”
“The story is short and sweet, but it leaves much to be desired.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game features ambient sounds that some players find lacking in a substantial soundtrack, which can detract from the overall experience, especially in noisy environments. However, others appreciate the nice audio quality present in the game.
“The ambient music creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The audio and soundtrack are beautifully crafted, adding depth to the gameplay.”
“The ambient music sounds like something from a slender 8-page ambience.”
“My only real complaint is a near total lack of soundtrack. I was lucky my parents weren't home while I played, but I can see how outside world noise could completely ruin the experience of playing this.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic Doom, featuring straightforward mechanics complemented by pixelated graphics. Players can explore a variety of weapons and uncover hidden areas, adding depth to the experience.
“Classic Doom-styled gameplay with pixelated graphics.”
“Although the gameplay is straightforward, there are lots of weapons to try and hidden areas to discover.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience.
“Honestly, with the time I've played this, it's just buggy and really not great.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I've experienced constant lag and glitches that ruin the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be initially engaging but note that it can become monotonous and somewhat boring after a certain point, particularly in the latter half of the experience.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding certain secrets to be both interesting and amusing. Overall, it adds a positive element to the gameplay experience.
“I hope this is taken as reasonable critique; this has some good stuff, and the secrets were interesting and funny.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's quick and engaging loop, which enhances its replayability, making it easy to jump in and out for multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers a solid loop that keeps you coming back for more, ensuring high replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making it easy to dive back in for another round.”
“With multiple paths and choices, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
“The game lacks depth, making replayability feel forced rather than enjoyable.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes make replaying the game feel redundant.”