FPS Game: Dev Test

About

FPS Game: Dev Test is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by jackal_dev_test and was released on February 26, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

FPS Game: Dev Test, is a First person shooter that is strictly built of a development asset, its intended purpose is to test and showcase networking features and other advanced Steam systems. It will continue to adapt and have new mechanics and testable features as time goes on. It is functioning and can be played by anyone. It is intended for multiplayer PVP combat and sessions, but creates onlin…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Skip User Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 915 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

Simple, fun, and accessible FPS gameplay suitable for casual play and aim training.
Runs smoothly on low-end PCs with minimal resource requirements and decent graphics.
Good foundation with satisfying shooting mechanics and potential for development and updates.

Lack of updates and active player base results in mostly empty servers and limited multiplayer experience.
Gameplay issues including poor hit registration, floaty movement, unbalanced weapons, and predictable AI behavior.
Bugs and glitches such as long respawn times, inconsistent settings retention, audio problems, and occasional crashes hinder enjoyment.

gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
64%
5%
The gameplay offers satisfying and straightforward FPS mechanics with smooth shooting and movement, benefiting from a minimalist design that emphasizes core gameplay over flashy visuals. While the current mechanics show promise and provide fun, especially in short sessions, the gameplay lacks depth, variety, and polish, with floaty movement and occasional bugs limiting long-term engagement. Players suggest improvements like adding sliding, better momentum, more diverse environments, and refined controls to enhance the experience.
- “The minimalist approach allows the focus to shift towards gameplay mechanics rather than being distracted by flashy visuals.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are where this title shines.”
- “The maps are fun and provide opportunities to practice different ways of tackling a challenge. The guns are different enough to make me think about how I'm playing while providing a varied gameplay experience, and the game runs very smoothly.”
- “The gameplay is not good, the weapon layout is exactly the same as hundreds of other games, the maps are basically downloaded and placed in a map folder and here you go, enjoy.”
- “Terrible controls/movement, missing mechanics, laggy, terrible matchmaking; for example, the matchmaking is so bad that the game I joined (there was only 1 lobby) put 12 players against 3.”
- “My main critique of this game is not knowing its identity; it needs to choose its pace and account for that in the map design, mechanics, and player speed.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
63%
9%
The game's graphics are generally praised for being smooth, detailed, and impressive given the small development team and technical constraints, with some highlighting hyper-realistic visuals and creative art style. However, the minimalist or simplistic texture style divides opinion, as it supports gameplay focus but could benefit from more refinement and variation. Users also note occasional graphical glitches and wish for more consistent graphic settings and further visual enhancements in future updates.
- “The recoil is on spot, the characters are so detailed, as well as the maps, and the graphics all around are hyper-realistic!”
- “The graphics, gameplay, sound design, everything about it is just superb.”
- “Really good shooting mechanics, movement is good (has air strafing which is a little questionable) graphics are very nice (if you don't mind the style).”
- “Its simplistic graphics might initially seem lackluster, but they serve a purpose in this context.”
- “However, some variation or refinement in textures could enhance the overall aesthetic appeal.”
- “The only thing I don't like is that the video/graphic settings don't save even after hitting accept and apply. Once you die or leave the game your graphic settings get reset to default.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The game is free to play with no aggressive monetization, but users express frustration with the ad system due to slow ad durations, lack of toggle options, and occasional bugs causing ads to malfunction or result in input delays. Many suggest adding settings to improve ad experience, such as a toggle for ads and better ad view mechanics.
- “The game has no monetization, is free to play, and is legit fun.”
- “There is no toggle for ads, just hold-to-ads.”
- “Like other people said, ads time is very slow.”
- “Ads doesn't work half the time.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is widely appreciated, noted for its funny interactions and enjoyable moments with friends and bots. Players suggest adding quirky new perks like dual wielding to enhance the comedic potential and create even more hilarious gameplay scenarios.
- “Funny with friends and bots”
- “Finally, it would be cool if there were a few new perks like dual wield or double secondary; some perks like these would be hilariously fun with all of the combinations you could do (like dual wielding knives or shotguns).”
- “I've had some really weird/funny interactions with the collision.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game’s optimization is currently mediocre, with performance issues and glitches typical of an early development stage. It requires significant improvements, especially to better support lower-end hardware like Intel HD graphics.
- “As expected in a developmental stage, the FPS dev test game has some glitches and optimization issues.”
- “Good concept game on the latest Unreal Engine 5, but it can be optimized for Intel HD graphics users.”
- “As expected in a developmental stage, the FPS dev test game is not without its glitches and optimization issues.”
- “Needs way more optimization.”
- “Good concept game on the latest Unreal Engine 5, but it can be optimized better for Intel HD Graphics users.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with frequent bugs, glitches, and occasional gameplay disruptions typical of its developmental stage. Players also report issues with hackers due to a lack of anti-cheat measures, which can significantly impact the experience. Despite these problems, some consider it more enjoyable and better optimized than many full-release titles.
- “FPS Dev Test is not without glitches and optimization issues, as expected in a developmental stage.”
- “Players may encounter occasional bugs, ranging from minor graphical glitches to more significant gameplay disruptions.”
- “Fun only lasts about 5 minutes before encountering bugs, glitches, hackers, and other issues.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Users enjoy the game's music, finding it enhances their solo and multiplayer experience, especially when paired with iconic tracks like Doom's soundtrack. However, some suggest adding more in-game audio cues, such as drumrolls or fanfares, to make the gameplay feel more dynamic and immersive. Overall, the music contributes positively to a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
- “Great job developer, I have a lot of fun just sitting by myself listening to music while killing bots.”
- “Haven't tried multiplayer yet, but have had plenty of fun putting Doom music on in the background and shredding bots in team deathmatch.”
- “Finally, I think a few short snippets of music or at least audio would make the game feel a bit more alive, such as a short drumroll when you capture a point, a trumpet serenade when you win (or lose), etc.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Grinding in the game is reminiscent of repetitive tasks like battling bots in Unreal Tournament 99 and may require significant time investment, potentially feeling like a second life commitment for some players.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks a story, with users noting that there is no narrative content present.
- “No story”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is significantly enhanced by immersive sound design, which, though often overlooked, plays a crucial role in shaping the game's overall mood and environment.
- “Sound design is an often overlooked aspect of game development, but it plays a crucial role in shaping the overall atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes a gentle, calming emotional experience, encouraging players to connect with nature through simple, tactile interactions like touching grass.