DEFECTIVE
- September 5, 2017
- Evil Games
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamIn 2068, Earth is dominated by alien robotic invaders, leaving humanity in hiding. A lone defective robot, collected years ago, is now reprogrammed and becomes the key to liberating Earth. Defective is a First-Person Shooter game, filled with action elements, where you assume the role of a peacekeeper, fighting to save the world, no matter the cost. The fate of humanity rests on your shoulders as you battle to reclaim Earth from the robotic threat.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique gameplay experience similar to SUPERHOT, requiring players to think strategically and react quickly.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be entertaining, especially for achievement hunters looking for a quick completion.
- The levels are designed with enough variety to keep the gameplay from feeling completely repetitive.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including long loading times and issues with visibility due to poor lighting.
- Gameplay is overly simplistic, with an infinite slow-motion feature that removes any real challenge from encounters.
- The controls are poorly designed, with limited customization options and a confusing inventory system that is rarely utilized.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an interesting mix of mechanics, such as infinite slow motion, but suffers from underutilization of certain elements like the crouch mechanic. While the game can be engaging when not relying on slow motion, it is noted for its unforgiving difficulty, which may not appeal to all players.
“If you don't abuse the slowdown, the gameplay gets rather interesting.”
“The crouch mechanic is introduced in the tutorial and never used again.”
“Though I was running through the game, I said out loud what I was supposed to do, so I still picked up on the mechanics.”
“A strong point of the game was the unforgiving gameplay.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and a very limited content duration of only 60 minutes. Users strongly advise against purchasing it, especially for those who are sensitive to buggy experiences.
“So there isn't any more content than 60 minutes and it is massively buggy, so don't buy it.”
“First of all, do not buy this game if you dislike buggy and short games.”
“There's an inventory for only 1 item and the menu is buggy like crazy.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received criticism for its poor dialogue and lackluster presentation, with players expressing frustration over gameplay mechanics and glitches that detract from the overall experience. The tutorial is deemed unnecessary, and the narrative fails to engage, leaving players disappointed.
“I went through the tutorial, and by that I mean I walked to the first part, fell through a glitched platform, and skipped all the way to the end of the tutorial. Although it's not really as if the game needs one anyway. I then started the game's first mission, greeted by more awful dialogue and even worse lighting.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to care about the characters or their motivations.”
“The plot twists are predictable, and the overall narrative fails to engage, leaving me feeling indifferent to the outcome.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics received a low rating, with users finding the visuals only acceptable during the tutorial phase, indicating a lack of overall polish and detail in the game's presentation.
“The graphics in the game are visually appealing and immersive.”
“The tutorial showcased some decent graphical elements.”
“The overall visual presentation enhances the gaming experience.”
“The visuals are disappointing - ★☆☆☆☆”
“I reached the tutorial, and while it looked okay, it didn't impress graphically.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its amusing glitches and technical issues, which some players find entertaining. While the game may not function perfectly, it offers a comedic experience that can be worth the price for those seeking laughs over flawless gameplay.
“We got some pretty hilarious glitches and issues.”
“Check it out! I'd say that for the price, this game is worth the money if you are looking for something funny and not something that works.”
