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Frenzy Retribution

72%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
optimization, stability
72% User Score Based on 776 reviews

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This hardcore hard style with high penalty and high reward requires players to deeply understand the complete motion system and various values, weapon activity, counterattack, enemy fury and execution, etc., with the uninterrupted fast-paced attack and defense of the enemy and the enemy, let the player experience Stimulating battle.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 776 reviews
gameplay54 positive mentions
optimization10 negative mentions
  • The game features dynamic and enjoyable gameplay, reminiscent of titles like Devil May Cry and Dark Souls.
  • The graphics and animations are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive experience.
  • The combat system is fast-paced and rewarding, with a unique frenzy mechanic that encourages aggressive play.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to significant performance issues and input lag.
  • The controls can be unresponsive and clunky, making it difficult to execute combos and parries effectively.
  • The difficulty is often perceived as artificially inflated due to overwhelming enemy numbers and lack of clear combat feedback.
  • gameplay
    196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its dynamic and challenging nature, reminiscent of titles like Dark Souls and Devil May Cry, with a mix of enjoyable mechanics such as the frenzy mode and execution system. However, many players criticize the controls and mechanics as clunky and poorly designed, leading to frustration rather than fair difficulty, particularly due to inconsistent enemy behavior and overwhelming numbers. While the game has potential and offers a visually appealing experience, significant improvements in gameplay design and optimization are needed for a more satisfying experience.

    • “The gameplay is dynamic and enjoyable; the stress can be felt. Different types of enemies, some of whom can be frustrating, bring the satisfaction of passing the stage, reminiscent of games like Devil May Cry or Dark Souls.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced, visceral, and satisfying. If you're a fan of games like Ninja Gaiden, then this is definitely a game worth checking out; it's free as well.”
    • “It's a nice and very difficult game to play with very good and original mechanics like the frenzy mode, which gives you a few seconds to continue the chain attack; if not, you will die. It has some levels with increasing difficulty, but there is a peak at the last two levels.”
    • “Shoddy controls, confusing animations, beyond flawed mechanics and awkward movements make for a game that isn't difficult by nature, but difficult by terrible gameplay design.”
    • “It's such a chore to play with most of its mechanics broken and unfair amount of enemies thrown at you that take 3/4 of your health in one hit.”
    • “The game mechanics such as the parry, dodge, and even combos are very wonky, there seems to be only one way for the parry mechanic to even connect so that already says to me that you need about 50 or so hours of just doing the parry to get it perfectly every time, there are no startup frames or ending frames from what I can tell.”
  • graphics
    116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty, vibrant lighting, and detailed textures, with many users noting impressive visuals and unique enemy designs. However, optimization issues are a common concern, as some players experience performance drops and visual inconsistencies, particularly on larger monitors. Overall, while the graphics are considered a strong point, they are accompanied by some technical challenges that may detract from the experience.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and the enemy designs are quite unique.”
    • “The graphics I actually think are very nice, the lighting is vibrant and the textures and models are all very detailed.”
    • “This is an amazing game with beautiful mechanics and graphics; if you indulge in souls or Ninja Gaiden games, then this is a great download for you (it's free!).”
    • “The optimization is, I think, the only negative point: the game can run very well after changing some settings, but an experience with advanced graphics will require quite significant resources.”
    • “As for the graphics, it gives off some Killing Floor 2 vibes but feels tacky and dated.”
    • “With a lower resolution on a 2K monitor, it was a bit hard to see some things with how the graphics looked a bit 'faded' at some points.”
  • story
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and accessibility, as much of the lore is only available in Chinese, leaving non-Chinese speakers confused about the narrative. Many players express a desire for a more cohesive storyline, character development, and quests, noting that the current gameplay primarily revolves around combat without meaningful context. Overall, while the combat is praised, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience, with many hoping for future updates to address this issue.

    • “Overall, this game has a ton of potential and I'd love to see it get more content, story, and features.”
    • “I hope they produce a game with the same style but with a story and better bosses and AI.”
    • “This is a very short game, and it's weeb soulsborne but it's fantastic while it lasts. I would love to see a full length of the same concept and maybe a story, but honestly, you hardly notice the absence of it due to the combat.”
    • “There doesn't seem to be much of a story, and the codices are all written in Chinese, so any player that doesn't understand the language is left with no idea about what's going on.”
    • “I'll need to play more to check for sure, but as far as I played, there's no story to speak of, no NPCs to talk to, no quests to complete... so far it just seems like you get to an area, fight a group of enemies, advance to the next area, fight a group of enemies, and so on.”
    • “There is no story, no reason to exist, just 'fight thing, be cat girl'.”
  • optimization
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting significant performance issues even on high-end hardware. While some users noted that adjusting settings can improve performance, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, leading to frame drops and excessive resource consumption. Despite its enjoyable gameplay and appealing graphics, the optimization remains a major drawback that needs addressing.

    • “This game is fun and interesting, but it isn't optimized very well, which leads to insane frame drops on high quality settings. On low, it runs pretty well.”
    • “The game looks beautiful and it seems to have a future, but it needs to fix a lot of bugs and improve optimization. My GTX 1050 Ti runs the game at 15 FPS, which is impossible to play. However, this game has potential; it's funny and interesting to play, with great mechanics and nice graphics.”
    • “Really fun little demo; the style is top-notch but could use some optimization later on.”
    • “Optimization is poor, the settings barely do anything.”
    • “The game is also pretty unoptimized and runs poorly despite looking no better than say, Frostbite engine games that run smoothly on modern hardware.”
    • “It just isn't properly optimized and lags quite a bit even though I got a pretty good PC.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the epic compositions reminiscent of "Dies Irae," while others find the tracks to be stock and overly loud. The presence of a volume meter allows for adjustments, but the overall sound options are limited. Despite the enjoyable sound effects and smooth gameplay, issues with control responsiveness detract from the overall experience.

    • “I enjoyed the game; it ran smoothly, I liked the animations, graphics, music, and the combat felt good too.”
    • “Thankfully, there's a volume meter to adjust both master volume as well as background music.”
    • “Also, let's not forget the epic music; it's like 'Dies Irae' all over the place! <3”
    • “Borderline unplayable with how much delay there is with the controls; other than that, most of the music sounds like it's stock. I'd probably have more to say if I played more, but what's the point in playing a game if the controls are so unresponsive?”
    • “Sound options only have master volume and background music.”
    • “First few startups were just a black screen with music.”
  • emotional
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong emotional response to the game's mechanics, highlighting frustration and aggravation due to constant deaths and stun locks during combat. Despite the negative feelings, some reviewers acknowledge the adrenaline rush experienced during intense boss battles, indicating that the game can evoke significant emotional highs and lows. Overall, the emotional experience is marked by a mix of anger and excitement, reflecting the game's challenging nature.

    • “Now while 0.5 seconds don't seem a lot of time, when you are constantly being bashed around, thrown halfway across the world (which is god awful when you are in frenzy mode because it makes you want to cry), or constantly getting pummeled by 50 million enemies, it gets really frustrating and aggravating when you are constantly dying every time. (Another side note: I do like the fast loading times after you die, so that’s a plus for this game.)”
    • “God damn this game... it has been a while since a game made me feel my heart rate in my hands during a boss battle.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely criticized, with players reporting frequent bugs that lead to character freezes and unresponsive controls, particularly during combat. This results in frustrating gameplay experiences where players are left vulnerable to attacks, making the high-risk nature of encounters even more punishing. Overall, the game's stability issues detract significantly from the overall enjoyment and functionality.

    • “Please don't touch this buggy pile of crap, just let it sit here and die, thanks!”
    • “Parrying is useless in this situation too, sometimes the game just freezes and the character doesn't move, and since 3-4 hits drain like 70% of your health, every move you make is high risk.”
    • “Like targeting enemies seems incredibly buggy and it will often go in an unintended direction.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally accept the grinding aspect of the game, viewing it as a necessary part of progression. However, there are concerns about the overpowered nature of snipers, which can make certain encounters frustrating and lead players to rely on farming strategies to succeed.

    • “The game makes players grind, and I think that is fine, but the snipers seemed to play an overpowered role in the whole game.”
    • “I literally could not beat her, so I looked it up online, and every video I saw was people farming her for berserk mode so they can kill her second stage.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers two difficulty levels, providing some replay value, though opinions vary on its overall replayability. While some players find the balance of challenge enhances replayability, others feel it is limited.

    • “It's just the right amount of difficulty, and it has a lot of replayability.”
    • “It's just the right amount of difficulty, and it has a lot of replayability.”
    • “There are only two difficulty levels, so I guess there is some replay value, but not much.”
    • “It's just the right amount of difficulty, but it doesn't offer much in terms of replayability.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is criticized for not aligning with the gameplay mechanics, particularly the combo system, which feels clunky and unresponsive. Reviewers express that the lack of fluidity detracts from the overall experience, especially in a genre that relies heavily on smooth hack-and-slash action.

  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highlighted through its unique and visually appealing character designs, such as a catgirl battling medieval knights and samurai in a post-apocalyptic setting. While the narrative context may raise questions, the overall quality of character presentation contributes positively to the gaming experience, particularly for fans of third-person hack-and-slash gameplay.

    • “The environment and character designs are great, even if it leaves me wondering why a catgirl is fighting medieval knights and samurai in what appears to be a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo area. It's still great, so if you have a penchant for third-person hack 'n' slash gameplay, you should certainly give this one a look.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be funny and interesting, highlighting its great mechanics and enjoyable combos. However, the humor is somewhat overshadowed by performance issues, as many users report significant bugs and low frame rates that hinder the overall experience.

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4h Median play time
4h Average play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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