Disintegration

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 148 reviews
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  • graphics
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Disintegration's meaty shooter campaign invites players into a unique world that's well worth exploring, but quirks in its gameplay and storytelling hold it back from true greatness.
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"Disintegration" is a Science Fiction first-person shooter that combines FPS and real-time strategy elements. Pilot a Gravcycle, a weapons-equipped airborne vehicle, while commanding a ground crew with unique abilities. With a good story, outstanding mechanics, and pretty visuals, players can experience it in single-player, co-op, or multi-player modes, battling as a resistance force to reboot humanity and defeat the Rayonne forces.

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews
story35 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features solid storytelling and good voice acting, which enhance the overall experience.
  • The destructible environments are impressive and add a unique element to gameplay.
  • The combination of FPS and RTS mechanics is innovative and provides a fresh take on both genres.
  • The game suffers from numerous invisible walls that hinder mobility and frustrate gameplay.
  • The AI is often unresponsive and can lead to frustrating situations during combat.
  • The graphics and overall polish feel lacking, with some areas appearing outdated and unrefined.
  • story169 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging narrative and character interactions, while others criticize it for being predictable, lacking depth, and feeling rushed. Many noted that the storytelling is overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful choices, leading to a disconnect with the characters and plot. Overall, while the story has its moments, it often feels underdeveloped and fails to fully immerse players in its world.

    • “The story is simple but engaging and the characters are likable.”
    • “Great story, akin to classic Halo, the story traps you while the gameplay is both difficult and rewarding.”
    • “I enjoyed playing through the story mode, and online was a good bit of fun.”
    • “The story is boring and poorly implemented.”
    • “The main hub of the game is devoid of any real content, and nothing about the story really pulls you in and makes you connect with the characters.”
    • “The story drops you in with little context and expects you to like the characters.”
  • gameplay65 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the unique blend of FPS and RTS mechanics, while others criticize it for being unbalanced, janky, and lacking depth. Many appreciate the smooth gameplay loop and fun mechanics, but express frustration over issues like AI behavior, vehicle controls, and a lack of innovation. Overall, while the core gameplay is seen as enjoyable, it is often described as needing refinement and additional content to fully realize its potential.

    • “The gameplay is fun, the story is fun, it doesn't have any bugs.”
    • “Smooth, refreshing FPS/RTS hybrid gameplay.”
    • “Very fun addictive gameplay loop!”
    • “The gameplay wasn't great.”
    • “Very slow, boring and limited gameplay; the hardest difficulty is impossible to maintain sanity through... not because it's hard, but the AI repeatedly kills themselves by running out into open fire mindlessly after killing an enemy.”
    • “I wanted to like this game, but it just feels like they did what most games do these days and rushed it out, missing features, story, mechanics, and performance polish.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art design, atmosphere, and visual effects as impressive, while others criticize the visuals as outdated or marred by technical issues like invisible walls and poor texture quality. Overall, many agree that while the graphics are decent and show effort, they do not consistently meet modern standards, leaving some players wanting more.

    • “First off - this is a great game, and I have enjoyed the visuals and the story up to this point.”
    • “Stunning sounds, marvelous graphics and particle effects, great action.”
    • “The game sure has amazing graphics and atmosphere for itself, so that's a plus for it.”
    • “The art design, premise, and voice-over all seem pretty good, but I can't deal with the invisible walls, vaseline-smeared visuals (weird TAA implementation?), and anemic primary weapon early on.”
    • “- The graphics are pretty dismal by today's standards.”
    • “The scenery is occasionally okay, but I just finished playing Destiny 2 and Mass Effect: Andromeda, and found myself pausing repeatedly to admire the graphics in those games, which are not hot off the presses anymore.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise Jon Everist's soundtrack as amazing and enjoyable, others criticize the lack of gameplay music and the overall minimalistic approach, suggesting it feels underdeveloped and uninspired. Many users express frustration with the absence of engaging audio during missions and the repetitive nature of the hub environment. Overall, the music aspect appears to be a missed opportunity for enhancing the gaming experience.

    • “Jon Everist's soundtrack is amazing as always though.”
    • “The sound and soundtrack itself is very good and I love it.”
    • “The jokes are horrible that I wanted to rip off my ears when listening to the non-skippable cutscenes. The music was barely there because they apparently didn't even have 10€ for a random copyright-free music pack license, which you can buy on Fanatical or other websites. The main hub is so dead that I feel insulted by the word 'hub' because you can only talk with the people there, can't give custom answers, nor run, and only move at 1 km/h through this 'hub' because you need to collect the quests there.”
    • “No music while out on missions (campaign).”
    • “Little to no gameplay music.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    Overall, "Disintegration" performs well on the Steam Deck, achieving smooth gameplay at 60 fps, but players note a lack of optimization in terms of missing features and mechanics. While it can reach impressive performance highs of 200 fps on high settings, many feel the game was rushed and lacks the necessary polish.

    • “Disintegration is great on Steam Deck with good performance.”
    • “Maybe first, it looks beautiful and runs smoothly at 60 fps.”
    • “Performance highs average of 200 fps (high 230/low 180) on all epic settings at 1440p 144hz monitor.”
    • “The gameplay is fun from the ground up, but it lacks optimization; you can choose neither your weapon nor your crew or skills.”
    • “I wanted to like this game, but it just feels like they did what most games do these days and rushed it out, missing features, story, mechanics, and performance polish.”
  • character development4 mentions

    Character development in the game features a diverse cast of robot characters with appealing design and voice acting, but it is criticized for being rushed and overshadowed by mission objectives. While the story has potential for deeper personal growth, it fails to engage players emotionally, leaving them wanting more substantial character arcs.

    • “It has a fun ragtag group of robot characters, some nice voice acting and character design, scenic and cinematic views, and mid-to-late 2000s humor.”
    • “It fleshes out a real story, which has a life of its own, with character development that drives you to read and want to see more of the individuals' growth on a personal level, and really tries to get the gamer to empathize with the characters.”
    • “Character development within the plot feels so rushed.”
    • “You spend way more time listening to what you have to do in the missions rather than seeing character development.”
    • “The story lacks depth, failing to create a real sense of character development that encourages players to empathize with the characters and invest in their personal growth.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability with no reported glitches, frame drops, or crashes. However, players have noted issues with targeting mechanics and AI behavior, which can detract from the overall experience despite the game's smooth performance.

    • “Targeting is buggy and the AI is frustratingly incompetent, often running around and getting blasted until you have to swoop in for a revive, putting your slow and fragile self at risk.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by a mix of mid-to-late 2000s comedic elements, featuring a quirky ensemble of robot characters and solid voice acting. However, it leans heavily on clichés and assumes players are familiar with the backstory, which may detract from the overall experience. The portrayal of a tough female love interest also feels somewhat one-dimensional.

    • “It has a fun ragtag group of robot characters, some nice voice acting and character design, scenic and cinematic views, and mid-to-late 2000s humor.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy for the game has been criticized for its lack of effective advertising and incentives, with some users noting that even lesser-known K-pop artists receive more promotional support than the game itself. This has led to concerns about the game's visibility and potential success within the online community.

    • “Even underrated K-pop artists, which are not even hitting a million views on YouTube, had more budget for advertisement than this game.”
    • “I can't fathom they actually expected it to ship to a booming online community with the little advertisement and incentivizing they did for the mode.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game is criticized for having no replay value, indicating that players do not find incentives to revisit it after completing it.

    • “There is no replay value.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a bittersweet sentiment, as players express a deep love for the multiplayer experience despite facing challenges due to a dwindling player base. While they enjoy the campaign and remain hopeful for improvements, the struggle to find multiplayer matches creates a sense of disappointment and concern, highlighting a longing for a more vibrant community.

    • “I genuinely hold this game is really fun, but I will say that if you're buying this just for its multiplayer, that might be an awkward proposition right now, and I find that thoroughly heartbreaking.”
    • “I truly wish perhaps more people felt like I currently do in regards to it or at least that there was some form of bot match with private match support because that would be amazing.”
    • “It's the when that worries me; I won't downvote it for that though, because I know I love the multiplayer.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers consistently praise the game's impressive graphics and immersive atmosphere, highlighting it as a significant strength that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The game has amazing graphics and a captivating atmosphere, which is definitely a plus.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes every moment feel significant.”
    • “The combination of stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
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Critic Reviews

64% average critic score

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Play time

9hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
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