Fragsurf
- June 7, 2020
- Crayz
Get on SteamFragsurf is a 3d platformer racing game that focuses on the mechanic of strafing for high-skilled play, allowing for shortcuts, route creation, and improved times. It offers single-player, multiplayer, and cooperative gameplay, with leaderboards for tracking personal and world record times. Players can join friends to compete or explore new content together.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fragsurf offers a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of combat surf and bhop, with smooth mechanics and satisfying gunplay.
- The game has a unique trick system that enhances gameplay, making it easier for players to learn and execute tricks.
- The developer is actively working on improvements and updates, showing a commitment to enhancing the game and its community.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy multiplayer modes.
- There are significant issues with optimization and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The absence of a variety of maps and game modes, along with the shutdown of the workshop, limits replayability and player engagement.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Fragsurf offers fluid mechanics and satisfying gunplay reminiscent of CS:GO, appealing to players familiar with source engine movement. The game features fast-paced gameplay with a steep learning curve and depth in combat mechanics, though it could benefit from more original maps to differentiate itself from existing titles. Despite initial bugs, it has significantly improved, earning praise for its engaging gameplay and potential for a growing player base.
“Drawing comparisons to CS:GO, Fragsurf excels in its fluid mechanics and satisfying gunplay.”
“At its core, Fragsurf is a free movement shooter with super fast gameplay, immense depth in movement and combat, a retro vibe, a sharp learning curve, and years of history.”
“I was able to execute all of my normal movement mechanics during high-level combat surfing with ease.”
“Focusing on creating original maps and experiences within the new engine rather than mainly porting and playing preexisting maps would give this game more of a unique draw because currently what reason would most players have to make the switch if the same maps and gameplay are here, albeit slightly more and less polished in some places.”
“Although this game started out pretty rough with some bugs, it has come such a long way with the graphics, registers, and gameplay as a whole.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the well-executed visuals and enjoyable movement mechanics, others criticize the barebone aesthetics and poor replication of styles from games like Counter-Strike. Despite initial bugs, many note significant improvements over time, though opinions on the overall quality remain divided.
“The graphics are nice and the movement feels pretty good. I would only recommend playing this if you have played CS:GO or TF2 surf or bhop.”
“Fragsurf graphics are well done, including the guns and knives.”
“However, its barebone aesthetics and lack of story may not suit everyone.”
“Weak attempt at replicating Counter-Strike surf with very bad gunplay, graphics, and everything is worse than expected!”
“Although this game started out pretty rough with some bugs, it has come such a long way with the graphics, registers, and gameplay as a whole.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted to be minimal, with some users feeling that its simplistic narrative and aesthetics may not appeal to everyone. While it offers engaging gameplay reminiscent of classic titles, it lacks the depth and storytelling found in similar games, positioning it more as a continuation of the source-engine mod legacy rather than a fully fleshed-out narrative experience.
“It's another chapter in the undying story of Source engine mods becoming their own games -- this time for my favorite game mode, one I have 10,000+ hours in across CS:S, CS:GO, and CS2.”
“However, its barebone aesthetics and lack of story may not suit everyone.”
“Like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater met Counter-Strike, Fragsurf delivers adrenaline-fueled fun, yet lacks the depth and story of similar titles.”
“It's another chapter in the undying story of Source engine mods becoming their own games -- this time for my favorite gamemode, one I have 10,000+ hours in across CS:S, CS:GO, and CS2.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, while some users report that certain maps lack proper optimization, there has been a significant improvement in optimization overall. Suggestions include adjusting default settings to prevent clipping issues while allowing players to customize performance settings as needed.
“Optimization was majorly improved.”
“Maybe bump up the default distance so clipping doesn't happen on the official maps and let people lower it if they have performance problems.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has received negative feedback, with users finding the microtransactions and crates to be cringe-worthy and unnecessary. Despite this criticism, some players seem to accept them as part of the game experience.
“The microtransactions are a bit cringe, but it's manageable.”
“While the microtransactions and crates can be off-putting, they don't ruin the overall experience.”
“The microtransactions and crates are really frustrating; please reconsider this approach, developers.”
“Cringe microtransactions, but it's tolerable.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Fragsurf evokes a strong sense of empowerment and excitement, allowing players to experience the thrill of pro-surfing in a unique, adrenaline-fueled environment that combines skillful movement with combat.
“Fragsurf made me feel like a pro-surfer, only with bullets instead of waves.”
