Geeksos

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Geeksos is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Steppe Hare Studio and was released on April 16, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Survive in a city controlled by a game corporations. Residents have to buy DLC for every unfinished product, developers forced to make endless sequels, and lootboxes now sold even at the grocery store. Stop the madness or join it in the cybernetic stealth-shooter Geeksos.

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Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging gameplay experience, especially for fans of cyberpunk and top-down shooters.
It has appealing aesthetics, solid graphics, and a catchy soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
For its price, the game offers a decent amount of content and replayability, making it a worthwhile purchase.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and unpolished mechanics, which can hinder the overall enjoyment and playability.
Stealth mechanics are poorly implemented, making it difficult to utilize them effectively during gameplay.
The writing contains grammatical errors and lacks depth, which detracts from the narrative experience.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The gameplay of this early access title attempts to merge stealth and cyberpunk elements with a fast-paced, Hotline Miami-inspired style, but suffers from underdeveloped stealth mechanics and slightly clunky combat that detracts from the overall experience. While the game offers a humorous setting and a variety of mechanics, it lacks the depth and complexity found in AAA titles, making it feel more simplified yet still engaging for players seeking a lighter experience. Improvements to stealth and combat could enhance the gameplay significantly, as character customization and equipment choices do provide some interesting dynamics.
- “This early access game is trying to blend stealth, cyberpunk, and Hotline Miami-style gameplay.”
- “Challenging gameplay.”
- “Funny setting and a large number of mechanics you can play with.”
- “The problem with this game lies in the talked about, but never implemented, stealth mechanics.”
- “The combat mechanics are just slightly too clunky to feel truly rewarding.”
- “Please for the love of god improve the stealth mechanics.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story revolves around a protagonist navigating a city while completing missions for an organization known as "old school," gradually uncovering the mystery behind their kidnapping and the antagonist's motives. Each handcrafted mission presents unique challenges, and players can explore various locations to gather information and resources. The narrative culminates in a final confrontation, allowing players to make impactful choices, although some feel that the combat mechanics, particularly with weapons, could be more engaging.
- “We now head to the city and do jobs for Old School as we piece together the story of who has done this and why.”
- “Ultimately, there's a final confrontation with the mastermind behind the events you've uncovered through your missions and your kidnapping, and you'll get to decide what to do.”
- “It has a great storyline and the adventure is far more than just trying to stealth your way through some enemies.”
- “Ultimately, there's a final confrontation with the mastermind behind the stuff you've uncovered through your missions and behind your kidnapping, and you'll get to decide what to do.”
- “We now head to the city and do jobs for old school as we piece together the story of who has done this and why.”
- “It has you visiting people in different locations where you get missions and information to aid your quest.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's graphics have received positive feedback for their charming low poly style and vibrant world design, enhanced by the use of Unreal Engine 4. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the nostalgic vibes reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy VII, complemented by a catchy soundtrack. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “The visuals, premise, and sound design are all solid.”
- “Built with the Unreal Engine 4, it utilizes a low poly graphics style, with vibrant and colorful world design.”
- “The graphics are great and so is the music.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as shockingly funky and catchy, contributing to an overall aesthetic that evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy VII. Reviewers appreciate the combination of charming visuals and engaging soundtracks, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “The game is even pretty good aesthetically, which I confess was a bit of a surprise for me... the blocky polygons (usually very much not my thing, I'd prefer 2D pixel art) felt very charming, giving me extremely nostalgic vibes of Final Fantasy VII (likely intentional, but that's just speculation on my part), while the music was shockingly funky and catchy.”
- “The graphics are great and so is the music.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a standout feature, characterized by a funny setting and a variety of playful mechanics. It employs a tongue-in-cheek writing style that balances serious themes with farcical elements, reminiscent of a simplified isometric version of modern Deus Ex games.
- “The game-related humor in this game is definitely a huge plus for me.”
- “Funny setting and a large number of mechanics you can play with.”
- “The game plays like a simplified version of the modern Deus Ex games, but from an isometric perspective, with writing that's aiming for tongue-in-cheek rather than being overly serious; its main source of humor is the serious tone taken to the point of farce.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game is currently in early access, and players should expect bugs and ongoing changes to content, interface, and optimization. Those not willing to engage with the game in its current state may prefer to wait for further development before playing.
- “As an early access release, you may experience bugs, content, interface, and optimization changes. If you are not excited to play the title in its current state and help support the title to full release by reporting bugs and requesting additional content, you may want to wait for further development.”
- “The optimization in this game has significantly improved my overall experience, making it run smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers are actively working on optimization, ensuring that the game performs well across various systems.”
- “As an early access release, you may experience bugs, content issues, interface problems, and optimization changes. If you are not excited to play the title in its current state and help support its development by reporting bugs and requesting additional content, you may want to wait for further updates.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently experiencing bugs, crashes, and random freezes.
- “The game is full of bugs, crashes, and freezes.”
- “I experienced frequent freezes followed by crashes to desktop.”