Epstein
- February 16, 2024
- GalaxyVerse
"Epstein" is a survival/adventure action game for 1-2 players, offering single-player, multi-player, and cooperative modes. Embark on a dangerous journey to uncover dark secrets on Epstein Island, battling creatures, Mini Bosses, and the final Boss, Jefry. Strengthen your base, discover magic elements in hidden areas, and seek help from MJs found on the island for assistance in your perilous missions.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and humorous experience, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- Many players found the gameplay mechanics engaging and appreciated the pop culture references throughout.
- Despite its flaws, the game has potential and provides a nostalgic experience for some players.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to crashes and high resource usage on PCs.
- Many reviews describe the game as an asset flip with little originality or depth, lacking a clear objective.
- Players have reported numerous bugs and issues, including confusing mechanics and unbalanced gameplay.
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players noting its funny concepts and references that can provide laughs, especially in multiplayer settings. However, some reviews criticize the execution, suggesting that the game feels like a low-effort asset flip, which detracts from its comedic potential. Overall, while the humor is a highlight for many, the game's quality and technical issues may overshadow the laughs for some players.
“However, it is a funny idea, and it is worth buying to just have a laugh with your buddies for a bit.”
“This is actually a pretty fun survival game, don't let all the little crybabies turn you away; lots of funny references and good gameplay. It's buggy, but it's an 8-dollar indie game, and they seem to be actively working on it.”
“You can play with midgets and draw funny stuff on chalkboards.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary significantly among players, with some praising it as captivating and immersive, rating it as high as 10/10, while others find it decent but lacking depth, giving it a lower score of 5.5/10, particularly noting a decline in engagement by chapter 2.
“Overall, I had a great time playing the game and learning the mechanics with a friend.”
“Captivating gameplay and immersive mechanics.”
“Gameplay is 10/10.”
“Gameplay (so far) 5.5/10”
“Decent gameplay up until chapter 2.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its thrilling narrative and the effective collaboration between Activision and Naughty Dog, which enhances the overall experience. Set against the backdrop of a true story involving Jeffrey Epstein, the plot captivates players and is rated exceptionally high, with some reviewers giving it an 11/10.
“Activision and Naughty Dog's most incredible work; their styles really complement each other throughout the storyline, where you thwart the sinister plans of Jeffrey.”
“Thrilling story.”
“True story.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant optimization issues, with players noting that even more graphically demanding titles run better. While there is potential for improvement, particularly for those willing to create their own assets, the overall experience remains subpar due to these optimization shortcomings.
“Overall, I think as of right now, if you are able to learn how to make your own assets and work on optimization, this could be a decent game to mess around in with friends.”
“I will admit, the game is terrible; it needs work, most importantly more optimization. For me, a more graphic-intensive game like 'Ready or Not' runs better.”
“Overall, I think that as of right now, if you were able to learn how to make your own assets and work on optimization, this could be a decent game to mess around in with friends.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply immersive emotional experience, with one user expressing that the game evoked intense feelings to the point of physical reaction, highlighting its powerful storytelling and emotional impact.
“Wow, it made me feel like I was really there.”
“This game made me cry.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for being subpar and in need of significant optimization, especially when compared to more graphically intensive titles like "Ready or Not."
“The game is terrible; it needs work, most importantly more optimization. For me, a more graphic-intensive game like 'Ready or Not' runs better.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
“I was disappointed by the visual quality; it looks like a game from a decade ago.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users labeling the game as a low-effort asset flip that prioritizes profit over quality.
“Soulless cash grab that feels like an asset flip.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It feels like the game was designed solely to extract money from players rather than provide genuine enjoyment.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable and features engaging gameplay and humor, but it does have notable bugs. However, given its low price as an indie title, the developers are actively addressing these issues, which suggests a commitment to improving stability over time.
“This game has potential, but the frequent crashes make it frustrating to play.”
“I love the concept, but the stability issues ruin the experience; I can't even finish a session without it freezing.”
“The game is enjoyable, but the constant bugs and glitches make it hard to stay engaged.”