DESPOSIS
- May 20, 2024
- Skydivers Studio
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Reviews
- The game is a fun and immersive experience, combining humor and scares effectively.
- It pays homage to classic shooter games with fast-paced action and intricate level designs.
- The atmosphere is well-crafted, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The game is short and lacks variety in enemy types, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- The weapon mechanics feel unsatisfying, with upgrades not providing a significant impact.
- The final boss battle is frustrating and anticlimactic, detracting from the overall experience.
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive design, effectively enhancing the experience as players navigate through corridors. Despite a limited variety of enemies, the strategic placement of foes keeps players engaged and on edge, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the short but fun FPS.
“This game is short but really fun at the same time. I was walking through corridors and the atmosphere was real, with every asset making it more immersive. The enemies don't have a lot of variations, but the game knows how to make it a little challenging by placing them in convenient spots, keeping the player aware when checking a corner.”
“The atmosphere is quite well done, though.”
“Overall, it's a rather short FPS that has some well-written moments, mostly enjoyable combat, and great atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion or tension.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotions or reactions.”
“The environments are repetitive and lifeless, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of humor and horror, with players noting that it has funny moments interspersed with scary elements. Overall, it is considered enjoyable and worth the low price.
“Really fun game, funny at parts and scary at others. Just buy it and play it; it's really cheap. It also has the priestly elements that are pretty fun too.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its straightforward mechanics, which manage to remain engaging and avoid monotony throughout the experience.
“Though the game is straightforward in its mechanics, it never succumbs to monotony.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward.”
“I love how the game encourages creativity in problem-solving, making each playthrough feel unique.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as fairly basic, reminiscent of PlayStation 1-era visuals, which may appeal to fans of retro aesthetics but may not meet the expectations of those seeking modern graphical fidelity.
“The graphics are pretty simple, resembling something from the PSX era.”
“The visuals lack detail and feel outdated compared to modern standards.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, leading to frustration and a lack of motivation to continue engaging with it.
“Fighting a floating dude and his minions becomes a tedious collection of moments that I only attempted a few times before deciding I'd had enough.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly turned the experience into a chore rather than fun.”
