ENEMIES
- August 30, 2021
- Ian Fitzsimmons
Get on Steam"Enemies" is a first-person shooter indie game set in a retro-new-age video game development corporation, Lollygag Labs. As you explore the building and try out their new VR experience, you uncover secrets, fight enemies, and follow a mysterious storyline. The game features immersive gameplay with elements of puzzle-solving and combat.
Reviews
- The game features great post-processing and aesthetic design, creating an immersive experience.
- The story is interesting and engaging, with memorable moments throughout.
- The gameplay mechanics are generally smooth, with fast respawning and dynamic level design enhancing user experience.
- Jumping mechanics are frustrating as players cannot look back while jumping, leading to frequent deaths.
- There are some bugs, such as getting stuck after minimizing the window and issues with the main menu cursor not appearing.
- Physics and controller sensitivity can be janky, affecting overall gameplay experience.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring fast respawning and smooth mechanics, which enhance the experience. However, some players criticize the repetitive dialogue and certain mechanics as lacking depth, leaving many questions unanswered. Overall, the dynamic level design contributes positively, but there are notable flaws that detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Not needing to wait for dialogue, fast respawning, dynamic level design, smooth mechanics, and not having to hear the repeated dialogue after you die (I'm talking to you, final boss) make for an engaging experience.”
“The gameplay is fun, and there are a lot of questions left unanswered.”
“The mechanics are just really poor.”
“Gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive.”
“The controls are frustrating and not intuitive.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and visually impressive, though it can be somewhat confusing at times. It evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of old arcade games, making it a recommended choice for fans of narrative-driven experiences.
“The story is really interesting, even if a little confusing at times.”
“It feels like an old arcade game and it looks amazing. I would recommend it if you love story games.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their aesthetic appeal, contributing to an immersive visual experience.
“This game is incredibly aesthetic.”
