Death Penalty: Beginning

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From the beginning of her service in the World Safety Secret Organization Alice showed herself as a brave and very capable agent. In a few years she completed tasks of the highest difficulty on her own. However, this story had to be about one of them. But her plane crashed and she got into hostile environment of the victims of criminal experiments on people. These hyper-aggressive individuals w…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

music5 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The music selection is surprisingly good and catchy, featuring tracks from various bands.
The game features a large, open world that allows for exploration.
There are moments of satisfaction when plowing through hordes of zombies with a vehicle.

The game is riddled with bugs, poor optimization, and lacks any meaningful gameplay or purpose.
The graphics and animations are subpar, resembling a poorly made asset flip.
The developer has a history of revoking game keys without reason, leading to distrust among players.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring catchy tracks from indie bands, which many players consider the highlight of the experience. However, the music is criticized for being excessively loud, often drowning out dialogue and sound effects, leading to a frustrating audio imbalance. While the selection is appreciated, the repetitiveness and lack of audio options detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The music selection is surprisingly good.”
- “The music is from the bands Indytronics, the Bajikans, and The News.”
- “You can toggle between the music tracks with the 2 key and disable them with the 3 key. The game even pops up cover art and band/track info in the corner of the screen, which is a nice touch that you don't often see in games.”
- “I mean really...you're a girl in the desert (or cave) fighting off zombies and giant spiders to poor performance lag to what I'm guessing is punk rock music.”
- “I don't know if the hacker gives you details on what to do or how to play the game, because there is music blaring over his voice all the time and there are no subtitles.”
- “Constantly plays one song so loudly that you can't hear the characters speak, handles terribly, and is just generic UE4 models staggering or sprinting toward you like some zombies as you walk through a dimly-lit cave.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its generic shooting mechanics, tedious checkpoint system, and lack of engaging content, often reducing the experience to monotonous tasks like running from point A to point B while battling hordes of uninspired zombie assets. Players have noted issues with vehicle controls and overall sluggishness, leading to a frustrating and unfulfilling experience. Despite some potential for improvement, many reviewers express a lack of interest in revisiting the game due to its current state.
- “The majority of the gameplay involves running to checkpoints that are too far away, possibly to force the use of vehicles that are either bugged or difficult to use. Without the vehicles, it becomes a war of attrition against swathes of zombie assets, leading to a mind-numbing experience.”
- “The gameplay is essentially a 'run from point A to point B' event, featuring some minor vehicle driving and minimal combat.”
- “This could be good eventually, although I'm mainly basing that on finding the voice acting amusing. If sprint gets patched in the opening sections and the opening cutscene is skippable, I might consider playing it again.”
- “The shooting mechanics are generic.”
- “The gameplay is far less than titillating; essentially a, 'run from point A to point B,' event with some minor vehicle driving and minimal combat.”
- “The majority of the gameplay is running to checkpoints that are too far away (possibly to force the use of vehicles that are either bugged or I don't know how to use them because they require an item from the shop which doesn't have English language text) & without the vehicles it is just a war of attrition between swathes of zombie assets/some sort of ant or spider, the horrific aiming & the sheer mind numbing boredom of it all.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to significant performance drops during gameplay, especially in areas with high activity like caves filled with zombies. Players report poor graphics quality, numerous glitches, and a lack of adjustable settings, making it unplayable on various PC configurations. Overall, the game is criticized for its technical issues and inadequate optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game is a great example of how optimization can significantly enhance performance, especially in resource-intensive environments.”
- “The optimization issues present in this game highlight the challenges faced by developers in maintaining performance across various hardware.”
- “While the graphics are impressive, the optimization feels like it hasn't evolved much since 2015, impacting the overall experience.”
- “There are several zombies in the cave and all this activity causes your performance to drop like a stone.”
- “I mean, they seem decent, but as your machine is forced to render all objects, the map, and all activity you see, you can expect the performance to suck...especially since the option of being able to change these settings is an outright lie.”
- “After finally managing to bring it to a working state, this game is not optimized to run on any level of PC, and has massive graphical and technical issues.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being subpar, with many users noting poor visual quality and significant technical issues. Additionally, the game suffers from optimization problems, making it difficult to run smoothly on various PC setups. Overall, the visuals do not meet expectations and detract from the gaming experience.
- “The visuals have nothing special to them.”
- “The graphics...are bad.”
- “After finally managing to bring it to a working state, this game is not optimized to run on any level of PC, and has massive graphical and technical issues.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking context and depth, with some users feeling it resembles a typical asset flip. However, there is a glimmer of hope as players express a desire for the narrative to develop over time, indicating potential for improvement with future updates.
- “However, that is not where the story ends.”
- “No context or story at all.”
- “As with similar games, this would be an open and shut case; another asset flop on Steam and the story ends.”
- “If I at least had that, I can easily deal with update after update and watch the story unfold.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and frustrating, particularly with the dune buggy mechanics, which can leave players stranded if it flips or runs out of gas. Users express disappointment, likening their experience to previous games that felt poorly designed and unpolished, raising concerns about whether future patches will improve the situation.
- “Buggy and pointless.”
- “Maybe I had to go over the land some more, but a few times I tried, it was too steep and if the dune buggy flips or runs out of gas, you're stuck on foot.”
- “I have previously written that the Doctor Watson games were so buggy and boring that it felt like it was actually being aggressive towards me for paying for the game. This may get added to that list; who knows if patches during early access will save it from the fate of some guy not thinking it's any good; time will tell.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express disappointment with the monetization strategy, feeling that the game's advertisements are misleading and do not accurately represent the actual gameplay experience.
- “For actual gameplay instead of the false and misleading advertisements, check out the video below.”
- “Going into the game, I was actually excited due to the art and ads.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is characterized by unintentionally funny voice acting and scripting, particularly during a lengthy and unskippable opening cutscene. While some moments elicit laughter, the overall experience is marred by a lack of context and slow pacing, which detracts from the comedic potential.
- “The opening cutscene is surprisingly cinematic, featuring unintentionally hilarious English voice acting and scripting that adds a unique charm to the experience.”
- “The voice acting is filled with unexpected humor, making even the wandering moments entertaining as you slowly walk towards your next objective.”
- “The combination of quirky voice acting and the absurdity of the situation creates a comedic atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved by pivotal moments in the game, such as realizing the stakes involved, which can lead to tears and a profound connection to the narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “The story's depth made me feel a profound connection to the characters, leaving me emotionally drained yet fulfilled.”
- “I found myself reflecting on my own life choices as the game unfolded, which is a testament to its emotional impact.”