Esse Proxy

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 64 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Esse Proxy is a strategic deck-building game where players compete as mech pilots in a corporate-controlled world. Build and customize your deck to outmaneuver opponents, secure resources, and complete objectives. With procedurally generated levels, each playthrough offers unique challenges and opportunities for victory.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
music13 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Outstanding and polished art style with a fitting synthwave soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • Challenging gameplay that rewards quick reflexes and strategic planning, reminiscent of classic top-down shooters like Hotline Miami.
  • Fast-paced action with fluid mechanics that keeps players engaged and encourages replayability.
  • Camera issues, including being too zoomed in, can hinder gameplay and make it difficult to see enemies and navigate levels.
  • Frustrating boss levels and inconsistent enemy AI can lead to unfair deaths and disrupt the flow of the game.
  • The story is poorly told and can be confusing, with a lack of clear narrative direction throughout the game.
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its high-energy, immersive quality that complements the cyberpunk aesthetic and frenetic gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as superb, adrenaline-pumping, and fitting perfectly within the game's atmosphere, although some note that it can vary in quality. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, enhancing the overall experience despite mixed opinions on other aspects of the game.

    • “It's cyberpunk Hotline Miami, and the soundtrack f***ing slaps.”
    • “High-octane, relatively fluid and challenging action with an adrenaline-packed quality soundtrack made replaying levels pure joy for me.”
    • “The art of the game is stylish, the action is super fluid and dynamic, the music is astonishing and over the top.”
    • “Music is some lame dubstep.”
    • “Decent soundtrack.”
    • “High-octane relatively fluid and challenging action with an adrenaline-packed quality soundtrack made replaying levels pure joy for me.”
  • gameplay17 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, slick mechanics reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami, offering a satisfying and fluid experience despite some erratic elements. While some players find it engaging and stylish, others criticize it for being repetitive and frustrating, particularly during certain boss fights and levels. Overall, the game is noted for its solid core mechanics and enjoyable soundtrack, though opinions vary on its overall excitement and depth.

    • “But the main highlights are the gameplay and soundtrack; those are just great.”
    • “However, the aesthetic is absolutely awesome and the gameplay itself is smooth and engaging.”
    • “Still, it's a well-made game with a satisfyingly fluid and open-ended gameplay loop and punchy art style, and the devs deserve the support for that.”
    • “It's quite stylish, but the mechanics are so erratic.”
    • “Gameplay is alright, but to be honest, this game is very boring.”
    • “Has a couple of boss fights and a bike level that are extremely disconnected from the overall flow and gameplay of the main game and are pretty frustrating.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their unique cyberpunk art style, with many users noting the aesthetic appeal and polished design. While some recommend using lower graphics settings for better performance, the visuals, including effects like blood and smoke, are highlighted as impressive and engaging. Overall, the game's graphics contribute positively to the immersive experience.

    • “Very nice cyberpunk game with a unique art style.”
    • “The game's aesthetics and audio are well designed and polished; definitely not going to be an eyesore for sure.”
    • “The graphics have their moments where they are really cool (for example, I love the blood, the smoke from the barrel of the gun, and the stealth character's jacket flowing as you move forward).”
    • “When I watched the trailers, I immediately thought that this game looked like a cyberpunk version of Hotline Miami with better visuals.”
    • “Use low graphics settings (looks totally fine), and Proton experimental to get a good frame rate.”
  • story11 mentions

    The story in the game is often criticized for being poorly structured and difficult to follow, with frequent jumps in time and perspective that leave players confused. Many reviewers express disappointment over the lack of a coherent narrative, feeling that it resembles a tech demo rather than a fully realized story experience. While some find the premise intriguing, the fragmented delivery makes it challenging to engage with the plot effectively.

    • “All of them felt compelling to me and I wished they were even more developed during the story.”
    • “The story seems interesting, although you get it in small pieces here and there.”
    • “Story is cool so far but I am very early still.”
    • “The plot is not well-told; it keeps jumping around in time and between characters, back and forth, but not actually clearly explaining anything, so it doesn't feel like learning a new piece of the puzzle.”
    • “I was also disappointed that there's no story as far as I've come, no introduction whatsoever to who you're fighting or why.”
    • “There isn't much of a story; or if there is one, I might have been too confused to know what's really going on.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized for various bugs, including UI issues and erratic AI behavior, particularly in specific levels like the rotating fan blades and motorbike chase. While some players find the overall experience enjoyable, these stability problems detract significantly from the gameplay.

    • “The UI is buggy, not showing the default highlight and constantly turning on the mouse cursor.”
    • “The level with the rotating fan blades is annoying, and the motorbike chase level is buggy.”
    • “It manages to be worse than Hotline Miami due to unpredictable, buggy AI.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for poorly designed level assets that significantly impact frame rates, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Overall, the optimization is considered subpar.

    • “The level assets need an optimization pass, as some rooms significantly impact your FPS due to improper construction.”
    • “The game's performance has improved dramatically after the latest optimization update, making for a smoother experience.”
    • “I appreciate the developers' commitment to optimization; the game runs much better now, even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “The level assets need an optimization pass, as some rooms are killing your FPS because they aren't built correctly.”
    • “Terrible optimization.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Players find the game highly replayable, noting its polished design and the opportunity to improve skills through repeated play.

    • “This game is really awesome, looks very polished and replayable.”
    • “Replayability to get good.”
    • “Replayability is lacking; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “The game offers minimal variation in gameplay, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
    • “After finishing the main story, I found no compelling reasons to replay the game.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players express frustration over technical issues that disrupt their progress in challenging levels, leading to feelings of heartbreak and disappointment when forced to restart.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game is praised for its immersive cyberpunk atmosphere, enhanced by a compelling soundtrack and striking visual elements like shadows and reflective blood.

    • “Great cyberpunk atmosphere, fantastic music, and stunning shadows with blood reflections.”
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