Depopulation

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Depopulation is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Aweswan studios and was released on November 24, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

The world’s pollution is threatening all life on Earth. Employed by a Billionaire, and chosen for your high intelligence and psychopathic tendencies, it’s up to you to save the world by any means necessary. On surface Depopulation is a military strategy game glorifying casualties, but underneath is a deeply emotional, philosophical rollercoaster, that will help you understand our unbreakable conne…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features an awesome soundtrack that enhances the experience.
It offers a unique theme by addressing overpopulation and environmental issues in a strategy format.
Gameplay is fast-paced and can be amusing for a short period.

The graphics and controls are poorly designed, leading to a frustrating user experience.
The game mechanics and narrative are unrealistic and often nonsensical, breaking immersion.
It suffers from balancing issues and a confusing interface, making it difficult to navigate.

graphics
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The graphics have been widely criticized for their low quality, with users noting a lack of detail and poor animations, likening the map to something sourced from Google Images. The only positive mention is the sun's reflection in the ocean, which stands out amidst an otherwise uninspired visual presentation. Overall, the graphics and controls are described as mediocre.
- “The sun's reflection in the ocean is the only good thing I remember about this lazy graphics.”
- “Graphics suck: the map is most probably from Google Images and there are no animations worth a damn.”
- “Graphics and controls are quite meh.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received praise for its quality, with some tracks being particularly highlighted, such as those by TSFH. While the gameplay and story elements have mixed reviews, the soundtrack stands out as a strong point, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The only good thing about this game is the awesome music, but that's only because Aweswan didn't make it themselves (the very first track is by TSFH).”
- “You're supposed to be a psychopath that doesn't think about that sort of thing. It plays pretty quickly for a turn-based game, has some story elements to remind you why you're doing the things you're doing, and features a surprisingly solid soundtrack.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “While the game has a decent soundtrack, it often feels out of place and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- “The background music is forgettable and fails to create the atmosphere that the game desperately needs.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has been criticized for its confusing mechanics, which detract from the overall experience and coherence of the game.
- “The gameplay feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
- “The mechanics are confusing and don't seem to work as intended.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
story
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The story features a psychopathic protagonist whose motivations are occasionally highlighted through brief narrative elements, enhancing the gameplay experience. While the plot and narration may feel reminiscent of a manga visual novel, the game maintains a brisk pace for a turn-based format, complemented by a surprisingly strong soundtrack.
- “You're supposed to be a psychopath that doesn't think about that sort of thing. It plays pretty quickly for a turn-based game, with some story elements to remind you why you're doing the things you're doing, and a surprisingly solid soundtrack.”
- “The plot and narration look like they've been imported from some manga visual novel.”
- “You're supposed to be a psychopath that doesn't think about that sort of thing. The game plays pretty quickly for a turn-based game, with some story elements to remind you why you're doing the things you're doing, and a surprisingly solid soundtrack.”
humor
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The humor in the game is noted as a standout feature, with players finding amusement in its absurd premise of achieving peace and ecology through the exaggerated act of killing billions. Despite the game's overall shortcomings, its comedic elements provide a unique and entertaining experience.
- “It's not a good game, but it's funny :) Killing 12,000,000,000 people to bring peace and ecology to Earth... :o)”