Contain

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 233 reviews
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"Contain is a first-person action shooter, offering both single-player and multiplayer co-op modes. As part of a special task force, players contain supernatural anomalies with customizable characters and guns. Despite impressive graphics, the game is poorly optimized and contains several bugs, but the developers, also indie studios, are actively supporting it."

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews
graphics18 positive mentions
optimization12 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique concept that blends tactical shooting with supernatural elements, creating an intriguing atmosphere.
  • Extensive weapon and character customization options allow players to tailor their loadouts to their playstyle.
  • The developers are actively engaging with the community and releasing patches, showing commitment to improving the game.
  • The AI is overly reactive and can shoot through walls, making encounters frustrating and unrealistic.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including poor graphics and unresponsive controls.
  • There is a lack of tutorials and clear objectives, leaving players confused about gameplay mechanics and mission goals.
  • graphics53 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming visuals and atmospheric design that enhance the immersive experience. However, several users report significant issues such as stuttering, graphical bugs, and limited customization options, which detract from the overall quality. While some find the graphics impressive and cinematic, others criticize them for being grainy or not living up to expectations set by promotional materials.

    • “Graphically, I was surprised by how charming it was.”
    • “Its haunting visuals and atmospheric sound design create an immersive experience.”
    • “The graphics are impressive, providing a cinematic feel that makes you feel like you're leading an epic film adventure.”
    • “Also, no matter what graphics setting I set it to, it keeps stuttering.”
    • “For saying it's Unreal Engine 5, the graphics look like they're using the old Source engine.”
    • “The graphics are just bad; it feels like they just bumped sharpening up to max. I couldn't fix it at all...”
  • story51 mentions

    The game's story is described as having an intriguing premise influenced by Chinese horror films, but it ultimately falls short in execution, with a weak narrative and unclear mission objectives. Players express a desire for more depth and variety in the story and missions, as the current content feels repetitive and lacks meaningful connections. While the aesthetic and lore are appreciated, many reviewers feel that significant improvements are needed to align the storytelling with the game's potential.

    • “The story background content can be referenced from Chinese horror movies.”
    • “Contain is an FPS-thriller that seamlessly blends suspenseful storytelling with intense gameplay.”
    • “A pervasive atmosphere of mystery surrounds each mission, where players are faced with the dilemma of encountering extraterrestrial threats or the aftermath of experiments gone wrong.”
    • “The story building is weak at the moment, with a lot of work needed to bring the story and lore up to speed with the quality of the game, and it seems to be in the works.”
    • “Whilst the game oozes with a cool aesthetic, interesting world, and premise with its intro story, the actual game itself falls severely short.”
    • “There is a story, but it is not very clear, and I don't understand where the missions relate to the storyline in a meaningful way.”
  • gameplay45 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its unique concepts and potential but criticizing its current execution. While the game features immersive environments and extensive weapon customization, issues such as sluggish movement, overly accurate enemies, and a lack of content hinder the overall experience. Players note that the game is still in early access, with frequent updates showing promise, but significant improvements are needed for a more enjoyable and polished gameplay experience.

    • “Contain is an FPS-thriller that seamlessly blends suspenseful storytelling with intense gameplay.”
    • “Its standout features include seamless gameplay, extensive weapon customization for a personalized experience, stunning graphics creating an immersive atmosphere, and diverse challenges.”
    • “The gameplay feels pretty fun overall and being a tactical shooter that focuses on combat realism, you need to choose your actions carefully and work with your teammates accordingly to deal with intense situations.”
    • “You have only a few content, buggy, and the overall feeling of the UI, sound, and gameplay is very rough.”
    • “The gameplay is very weird and needs to be polished 100%.”
    • “I mean you can play it, but it's too buggy, to the point where the enjoyment is ruined, meaning it shouldn't be in early access in my opinion; right now there's too much that needs to be ironed out and polished before the core gameplay can work.”
  • optimization27 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing satisfactory performance on high-end rigs, while others report significant stuttering, lag, and disconnect issues across various settings. Many users note that the game feels unfinished, with a poorly designed UI and bugs affecting the overall experience. Overall, while some find it playable, the consensus is that the game requires further refinement and optimization, especially given its early access status.

    • “Performance is amazing on my 3080.”
    • “I've tried a different range of settings and I'm not seeing the performance problems impact me.”
    • “Performance for a RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 1700 with 16GB RAM was overall fine.”
    • “Performance is terrible.”
    • “Optimization is so horrible that this runs poorly even on the top of the line hardware.”
    • “Lot of bugs, my 4080 GPU has a lot of stuttering at 4K, trash optimization, and stiff character movements, so I do not recommend buying it now; Ready or Not is more worth than this game.”
  • atmosphere20 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its haunting visuals, immersive sound design, and intense, dark ambiance that effectively enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the environments and the seamless integration of gameplay elements that contribute to a pervasive sense of mystery and tension. While some critiques mention AI visibility issues, the overall consensus is that the atmosphere is a standout feature that captivates and engages players.

    • “Its haunting visuals and atmospheric sound design create an immersive experience.”
    • “The small details in the game's interaction with the player give another layer of perception and atmosphere to the dark yet familiar surroundings of a regular world in chaos.”
    • “The atmosphere is (for a game this new) really well done.”
    • “The small details in the game's interaction with the player give another layer of perception and atmosphere to the darkish yet familiar surrounding of a regular world in chaos.”
    • “A pervasive atmosphere of mystery surrounds each mission, where players are faced with the dilemma of encountering extraterrestrial threats or the aftermath of experiments gone wrong.”
  • stability16 mentions

    The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, UI, and multiplayer functionality. While players acknowledge its potential and appreciate certain features like weapon customization, the overall experience is marred by rough mechanics and a lack of content. Many reviewers suggest waiting for further development and polish before fully engaging with the game.

    • “The biggest issue for me are the buggy control settings and missing functions.”
    • “I mean you can play it, but it's too buggy, to the point where the enjoyment is ruined. It shouldn't be in early access in my opinion; there's too much that needs to be ironed out and polished before the core gameplay can work.”
    • “Games are very buggy even for early access; I wouldn't recommend buying now. I'd wait for them to polish everything up a bit.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its development missteps and the absurdity of its AI behavior, which players find amusing despite the game's flaws. Users report laughing at the game's communication issues and the comical antics of the AI, making for entertaining moments even in frustrating situations. Overall, the humor seems to stem from a mix of irony and the game's unintentional comedic elements.

    • “It's very funny for me.”
    • “I was kind of laughing hysterically about the Google Translate and AI-generated content at the beginning.”
    • “Pairing this with the first problem, I literally just stopped and watched as the AI hilariously ran around trying to shoot me full sprint and full auto through a cargo container. It was quite the treat listening to everyone watching my stream talk about how awful it was before I quit and refunded, lmao.”
  • monetization5 mentions

    Reviewers express concerns that the game's monetization strategy feels exploitative, particularly in its early access state, with features and settings locked behind paywalls. Players also criticize the lack of clarity regarding gun modifications and their effects, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, the monetization approach is perceived as prioritizing profit over player experience.

    • “I know it's early access, but it feels like a cash grab.”
    • “The guns have perks like ergo, but they don't tell you what does what, so you may build your gun and then realize it takes 2 weeks to aim down sights.”
    • “Half of the gameplay and graphic settings are locked, so you can change them, and there's permanent motion blur.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting minimal content updates planned in the near future, which diminishes long-term engagement. Comparisons to other tactical shooters highlight a desire for more varied and replayable experiences.

    • “I personally enjoy the game; I have been hoping for a paranormal tactical shooter that has more content and is more replayable than SCP 5K.”
    • “I am a big fan of these types of games, such as Ready or Not and Six Days in Fallujah, both backed in early access, and they are way more playable.”
    • “There is little to no replayability in this game.”
    • “Again, as I mentioned earlier, there's extremely little replayability, and not much content planned soon on the roadmap they posted, other than a new PvE extraction map in June, which is 5 months away.”
    • “I personally enjoy the game, but I have been hoping for a paranormal tactical shooter that has more content and is more replayable than SCP 5K.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the spooky ambience it creates, others feel it doesn't fit well with the overall experience. Despite this, the game's unique concept and engaging gameplay have garnered positive reviews, with an average rating of 8.7/10.

    • “I think that one of the best aspects is the music; it creates a spooky ambiance that enhances the gameplay experience. It's a solid 8.7/10 already, and I love the thrill of being scared by the unknown.”
    • “The music just doesn't fit well here, in my opinion.”
    • “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “I found the music to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracted from my enjoyment of the game.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
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