Down To One

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"Down to One" is a competitive first-person shooter set in a dystopian future. Players fight for survival in high-stakes matches, where only one can emerge victorious. Utilize a variety of futuristic weapons and abilities to outsmart and outgun your opponents. Featuring intense action and fast-paced gameplay, "Down to One" will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,112 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

graphics25 negative mentions

The game has an interesting concept of a battle royale set in a survival-oriented environment.
It's very cheap, making it accessible for players looking for a low-cost gaming experience.
The developers are active and responsive, frequently updating the game and addressing community feedback.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, making it frustrating to play.
There is a very low player base, making it difficult to find matches and often resulting in long wait times.
The graphics and animations are outdated and unappealing, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, glitchy, and reminiscent of games from the 90s. While a few players noted that the graphics are acceptable for the game's low price, the general consensus is that significant improvements are needed in both visual quality and optimization to enhance the overall experience. Some users did appreciate certain artistic elements, but these were often overshadowed by the game's numerous graphical issues.
- “The game has outstanding graphics, in my opinion.”
- “Amazing immersional game with great graphics and gameplay!”
- “I haven't seen any game with such clean and detailed graphics for this price.”
- “The graphics are outdated and unappealing.”
- “The movement is awfully slow and clunky, the graphics are equal to games of the 90s.”
- “The graphics are ugly and glitchy.”
gameplay
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
57%
20%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being clunky, unrefined, and filled with bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. Users noted a steep learning curve due to a lack of tutorials and unbalanced mechanics that create unfair advantages. However, some players found enjoyment in the chaotic and humorous aspects of the gameplay, particularly when playing with friends, suggesting that while the core mechanics need significant improvement, there is potential for fun in a more polished version.
- “One amazing thing about the gameplay is that you're always learning new things; it could be how to use a sniper with no scope or you could accidentally find out how to walk through walls and kill your friends.”
- “The gameplay works well, is solid, the game is very funny, but it needs a lot of improvements and some additions.”
- “The game itself is actually fairly fun, the ballistics are on point and it ran decently FPS-wise; it's a typical indie Unity game with a bunch of wonky and funny-looking animations a lot of the time, but I am not one to get turned away by missing textures and bad animations, so long as the core gameplay is entertaining, which it is.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unrefined, making it a frustrating experience.”
- “Certain weapons and mechanics are overpowered, creating an unfair and frustrating experience.”
- “The poor execution and clunky gameplay make it frustrating to play.”
optimization
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
55%
39%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent performance issues such as lag and frame rate drops, even on high-end systems. Many players express frustration over the lack of polish and the need for significant optimization updates, indicating that the game's performance detracts from the overall experience. Despite some positive aspects, the consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and requires substantial improvements to run smoothly.
- “Overall it's a good game for its price, there's still some work to do and the optimization could be better.”
- “I feel if it were better optimized, a lot more people would play.”
- “With some optimization updates and more content, this game could be one of the best battle royale games I've ever played.”
- “Performance issues such as lag and frame rate drops are common, even on high-end systems.”
- “This game is a horribly optimized mess.”
- “Even with these 'optimization updates' it still runs like poop.”
stability
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, with numerous reports of freezing, glitches, and a buggy user interface that significantly detracts from the overall experience. Many players describe it as a "buggy mess," with game-breaking problems and inconsistent performance, although some find humor in the glitches. While there is potential for improvement, the current state is deemed unplayable by many, leading to a consensus that it requires substantial updates and fixes.
- “Runs great on max settings on my PC (Radeon HD 7950, 8GB RAM, AMD FX 8350).”
- “These glitches range from minor annoyances to game-breaking problems, severely impacting playability.”
- “The game is buggy, has laughable animations and unstable framerates.”
- “The game is extremely buggy, has some game-breaking glitches and severe performance issues.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its absurdity and the hilariously poor animations and glitches, which many players find endearing and entertaining, especially when playing with friends. While the gameplay has its flaws, the comedic elements create a fun atmosphere that leads to memorable moments and laughter, making the experience enjoyable despite its shortcomings. Overall, the game's charm lies in its ability to turn its imperfections into a source of humor.
- “It's surprising and hilarious and absurd: 'that film was trousers', here's another one: 'that'll cost twelve trousers', see it's loads of fun!”
- “Ok, this game does have its flaws such as poor gunfights and the worst animations along with a bunch of hilarious glitches, but honestly, that's this game's charm. I can't tell you how many times I laughed during one session; honestly, this game with a bunch of mates is the best.”
- “The animations are hilarious in the most endearing way, and waiting for 14 people to join the game was probably the funniest 30 minutes I've ever had to wait.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The music in the game has been widely criticized for its lack of a compelling soundtrack, with many reviewers noting that it detracts from the overall gaming experience. Players have expressed disappointment with the limited and poorly synchronized audio, suggesting that it fails to enhance gameplay and is reminiscent of a cheap imitation of better titles. Overall, the music appears to be a significant drawback, leaving players wanting more engaging and cohesive audio elements.
- “It's a word I'm going to sing a song about.”
- “Loud music played, followed by... the main menu screen.”
- “Before I forget, please get another song to play in the game, developers.”
- “I've played many better games with better graphics, gameplay, music, and pretty much everything for free.”
- “Don't let the music on the trailer fool you into buying this game.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story is described as an ironic and amusing anecdote, lacking a deep philosophical moral, and is presented in an exaggerated manner that leaves it feeling somewhat deflated. Players experience legendary freedom of choice and adventure reminiscent of the Elder Scrolls series, but the narrative is secondary to the gameplay experience, focusing more on survival and exploration than on a cohesive storyline.
- “This is the story of Ulysses—an ironic and amusing anecdote without philosophic moral.”
- “Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.”
- “As the game starts, you all disperse through the exits (the game developers recently added more exits) and are now on a mission to find weapons (firearms and melee) as well as food and water because the longer you're out there trying to survive, the more the game will require these things.”
- “This is the story of Ulysses—an ironic and amusing anecdote without philosophical moral.”
- “It is almost as if in distending the story to ten times its natural size he had finally managed to burst it and leave it partially deflated.”
- “But in the end, when people buy a game, they buy the final product, not the story behind its conception.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The atmosphere is described as tense and realistic, particularly in survival scenarios where players feel the pressure of a shrinking playing field and the threat of other players. However, some users note that the current animations can detract from the overall immersion, introducing a humorous element that contrasts with the intended intensity of the game. Overall, the graphics contribute to a comfortable yet engaging environment.
- “There is a very tense atmosphere, as the playing field gets smaller and smaller, and you know there's people who want you dead.”
- “Also a very realistic survival atmosphere.”
- “It has sort of an insurgency-themed graphics, and the atmosphere is very comfortable.”
- “Atmosphere 1/10”
- “There is a very tense atmosphere, as the playing field gets smaller and smaller, and you know there are people who want you dead.”
- “It has sort of an insurgency-themed graphics, and the atmosphere is very uncomfortable.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with many users feeling that it relies on low-effort development using free assets to generate quick profits. While some view this approach as misguided rather than malicious, the overall sentiment suggests frustration with the trend of prioritizing profit over quality in game development.
- “Just a shitty cash grab, like a lot of games on Steam these days.”
- “All you are doing is supporting developers that cash grab with Unity free assets by cobbling up 'games' together for fast cash.”
- “All you are doing is providing cash grab developers with income.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
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The game's replayability is rated as moderate, with some users noting improvements over time, but still feeling that it requires significant work to enhance the experience. Despite performance issues, players express a willingness to return to the game periodically.
- “Came back, 2 months later and the game is more playable, but it still needs a lot of work. I will keep coming back though!”
- “Came back, 2 months later and the game is more playable but still needs a lot of work. I will keep coming back though!”
- “My PC may not be the best, but I can still run games that require more resources. For instance, Call of Duty: Ghosts (which is terrible) runs more smoothly on the lowest graphic settings than this game (which is also set to the lowest settings).”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes a strong emotional response, with players experiencing profound feelings ranging from joy to sorrow, often leading to tears. Despite its technical flaws, many describe it as a beautiful masterpiece that takes them on an emotional rollercoaster.
- “This game made me feel like doing something I've never done before.”
- “You have to stop immediately. Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “Beautiful, a true masterpiece, made me cry.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding in the game primarily involves earning in-game currency and leveling up to unlock new perks, although some express frustration with the lack of active servers, which can hinder the overall experience. Additionally, grinding for trading cards is mentioned as a significant aspect of gameplay.
- “My playtime stems from checking for an active server (never found one) and grinding for the trading cards.”
- “You can also choose different perks and unlock new ones by leveling up and grinding for money, which you'll earn by playing.”