Epigenesis

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Epigenesis is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Dead Shark Triplepunch and was released on August 1, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Epigenesis is an online multiplayer sports/FPS game in which two sides are locked in a never-ending fight for world domination by playing ball. In this non-lethal ballgame of the future, players leap across platforms suspended high up in the air trying to get a ball located in the middle of the arena and score goals against their opponents. Each player carries a gravity cannon capable of pushing e…

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Audience ScoreBased on 581 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Unique blend of FPS and sports gameplay, offering fast-paced action and strategic elements.
Visually appealing with a colorful aesthetic and interesting mechanics like planting seeds for power-ups.
Fun to play with friends, providing a competitive experience despite the small player base.

Severely lacking in player base, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the multiplayer experience.
Gameplay can feel clunky and unbalanced, with issues in jumping mechanics and weapon effectiveness.
The game is still in early access, leading to bugs and a lack of content, which may deter potential players.

gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by its unique mechanics and stylish visuals, offering a blend of platform-jumping and strategic elements that can be fun and engaging, especially in multiplayer settings. However, many players express frustration over the lack of an active community, which limits the multiplayer experience and often forces them to rely on AI opponents. While the controls and movement mechanics are generally praised for their fluidity, some reviews highlight clunky execution and a need for further polish to enhance overall enjoyment.
- “This hidden gem from the early 2010s still shines with its stylish visuals and unique platform-jumping gameplay.”
- “Fantastic gameplay, terrific execution of the concept.”
- “It's really fluid, and the seed-planting mechanic that allows you to capture platforms is really interesting.”
- “The game felt overall very well put together and had a really great concept with decent execution but fell down because of its heavy reliance on multiplayer gameplay but nobody is playing it.”
- “Epigenesis is not worth buying even though it is a functional game, because there isn't much to it other than simple gameplay and a few maps, and the worst fact being that virtually no one plays it... you will be forced to play against the AI most of the time.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is clunky and lags graphically too often, and especially at critical times, it seems.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stylish visuals and beautiful environments, while others criticize the poor optimization and graphical engine quality, leading to performance issues. Many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and clean design, but there are notable concerns about inconsistent graphical performance and the need for further polish. Overall, while the game showcases potential with its visuals, technical shortcomings hinder the experience for some users.
- “This hidden gem from the early 2010s still shines with its stylish visuals and unique platform-jumping gameplay.”
- “The awesome graphics - the sceneries, arenas, and characters are beautifully made.”
- “The game features some interesting mechanics, beautiful graphics, and good sound design.”
- “For a UE3 game, the graphics are really badly done.”
- “First and main: very bad quality of graphical engine, because of which I had about 20fps - obviously coding issues of the game.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is clunky and lags graphically too often, and especially at critical times, it seems.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the electronic soundtrack unwarranted and lacking intensity, while others appreciate its strong, thrilling effect that enhances gameplay. Overall, the music is seen as fitting for fast-paced matches, though there are calls for it to be more dynamic and engaging.
- “Strong music with a violent effect really feels awesome!”
- “Perfect music for a fast, thrilling match and makes me serious while playing.”
- “Epigenesis has pretty interesting design (music, maps, etc.)”
- “The electronic music is unwarranted.”
- “People writing songs that voices never share.”
- “I wish the music was a little faster and more intense though.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users noting it is "incredibly buggy" and experiencing issues like server discrepancies. However, many still find it enjoyable and believe it is worth the investment, suggesting that while it has bugs, it remains relatively solid overall.
- “I really enjoyed it; it's not bug-free, but it's pretty solid at what it does.”
- “Game is incredibly buggy - choose a server, it's full despite having 9/10 players (hardly any players by the way).”
- “I don't know why this game gets such bad reviews other than it being a bit buggy.”
- “Still a bit buggy, but definitely worth the wait and money!”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect received a mixed review, with a rating of 7.5/10 due to the absence of backstory and plot, as well as a lack of single-player content and an in-game tutorial. Reviewers noted that these shortcomings detracted from the overall narrative experience.
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, likening it to a farming simulator where repetitive tasks are necessary to progress. Many feel that it requires a significant time investment, often needing multiple attempts or "lives" to achieve desired results.
- “Imagine basketball as a farming simulator.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grindy.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is mixed; while some users report significant issues with graphics optimization, others find the overall performance enjoyable despite typical early access bugs, suggesting that future updates could enhance the experience further.
- “Great! It has the usual early access bugs, but it's amazing fun and will be even better once it's done after a design overhaul, balancing, optimization, etc.”
- “Really bad graphics optimization.”
- “Great, has the usual early access bugs but it's amazing fun and will be even better once it's done after a design overhaul, balancing, optimization, etc.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional impact of the game to be profound, often leading to intense feelings that resonate deeply, with some expressing a desire to fully immerse themselves in the experience, even to the point of disconnecting from the outside world.
- “Unplugged my keyboard and disconnected my internet. 10/10 would cry again.”
- “The story hit me right in the feels; I couldn't help but shed a tear.”
- “Every character's journey resonated with me on a personal level, leaving me emotionally drained but fulfilled.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game consistently enjoyable, often leading to smiles and laughter during gameplay. However, some feel that while the humor is present, the overall quality of the game may not meet expectations.
- “I'm almost always smiling or laughing when playing this game; there just needs to be more people who play it.”