Geometric Sniper
- December 17, 2020
- YAW Studios
Get on SteamGeometric Sniper is a first-person shooter game that tests your precision and reflexes. Enemies take the form of abstract geometric shapes, and your goal is to eliminate them quickly and efficiently. With a variety of maps and challenges, the game offers a unique and engaging shooting experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of sniper mechanics and hidden object gameplay, reminiscent of 'Where's Waldo' but with a twist.
- The minimalist black and white art style is visually appealing and adds a distinct charm to the game.
- For its low price, the game provides a fun and engaging experience, with multiple modes and replayability.
- The hit detection can be frustratingly inconsistent, leading to missed shots even when targets are clearly in sight.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of content, making it feel shallow and short-lived.
- There are numerous bugs and poor translations that detract from the overall experience, including confusing UI and grammatical errors.
- story198 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as simplistic and sometimes clichéd, with many players finding it either unengaging or overly pretentious. While some appreciate the minimalistic narrative and the potential for deeper storytelling in future installments, others criticize the lack of depth and the predictability of plot twists. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, with mixed feelings about its execution and relevance to the overall experience.
“I like how the developers tell you a story and make you feel like you are a part of it.”
“I love a good story when I play games and in this one, it even had plot twists and cliffhangers.”
“Story mode is very intriguing and you want to advance only to know what's coming next!”
“It has a generic 2D indie game story that thinks it's deep and trying to say something profound, but it just comes off as pretentious.”
“The storyline is paper thin.”
“It does nothing to draw you into the world, and ends with a twist that you'll see coming by about the third mission.”
- graphics50 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a unique and simplistic art style that some players find visually appealing, with a crisp and intriguing aesthetic. However, many reviews highlight issues such as graphical bugs, minimalism that can lead to repetitiveness, and a lack of engagement due to the basic visuals. Overall, while the art style has its charm, it is often criticized for not being enough to sustain interest in the gameplay.
“The aesthetic is simple, crisp, and visually pleasing.”
“Intriguing and simple pencil line artwork.”
“The black & white cartoonish graphics are great.”
“The art style could not be any simpler, yet you're likely to find a new bug every minute.”
“Graphical and layering issues, settings changing from what you put them as, bad grammar in what little text there is, the shooting itself not working sometimes, failing the mission and forcing you to restart; this game just isn't worth it.”
“There are also some graphical bugs where objects and people overlap the wrong way - cars run over the heads of people on the sidewalks, people walk apparently on the roof of one building then disappear behind the next and it turns out they were at street level the whole time.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a solid sniper experience with diverse missions and satisfying mechanics, though it can become repetitive, especially for those not invested in the sniper genre. While the mechanics are straightforward and fluid, the game is relatively short, with only 11-12 missions, and the 'miss and you've lost' approach can feel frustrating at times. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and addictive, enhanced by a unique art style and immersive sound design.
“A solid sniper experience with diverse missions and satisfying mechanics.”
“The first few missions start easy to get you familiar with the gameplay and then the difficulty really ramps up to make the game a challenge.”
“The gameplay is also tight, it's addicting and after finishing the campaign I went straight for the other game modes.”
“Most of the gameplay gets kinda boring if you're not heavily into sniper style games; you load into a mission, look around a bit for the bad guy(s), take your shots, exfil, rinse and repeat.”
“The adventure mode is only 11 or 12 missions, so it's a very short game, made longer by the 'miss and you've lost' gameplay, which is fine on some levels, but seems pointless on others.”
“The gameplay mechanics are very basic and straightforward, but they aren't rough around the edges.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as melancholy and soothing, effectively enhancing the atmosphere while players engage in gameplay. Some users noted that it can feel creepy at times and is comprised of public domain tracks, which may be familiar from other games. Additionally, players have the option to turn off the music, although it tends to reset itself, allowing for a more personalized experience if desired.
“The music is melancholy yet soothing as you quietly go about your murderous business.”
“The background music does justice to the game and can be switched off.”
“The mysterious music in the introduction of the cases and the sounds of a living city in the gameplay bring a feeling of being inside the game.”
“The music was a bit, well, creepy.”
“I guess the OST is comprised of public domain tracks because they've been used in other games.”
“Music keeps turning back on by itself.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both funny and cute, reminiscent of "Where's Wally?" The contrast between the cartoonish style and sudden bloodshed adds a dramatic twist, while the gameplay remains engaging and addictive despite occasional delays in finding targets. Overall, the characters and graphics contribute to a lighthearted yet entertaining experience.
“Quick and funny find the hidden object game.”
“Also includes pretty funny and cute graphics.”
“Very funny characters, with a beautiful noir art style.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to its short length, making it suitable for casual play when boredom strikes. However, many users feel it lacks sufficient content to enhance its overall enjoyment and replay value.
“For this price, the game is good to play if you're bored from time to time, but it needs more content to be more playable and enjoyable.”
“It's short, with some replayability.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning geometric scenery and beautifully crafted citadels, which enhance immersion during sniper missions. Reviewers emphasize that the captivating ambiance significantly contributes to the overall experience, making it a must-try for players.
“It's an incredible game because of the geometric scenery, beautiful citadels created for the ambience combined with the atmosphere of the sniper and exciting missions, guarantees immersion in the game.”
“You have to try this once since the sheer atmosphere in this game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent freezing occurring in various parts of the game, leading to a frustrating experience.
“This is the lamest game I have ever played; it even freezes in certain parts!”
“This is the lamest game I have ever played; it even freezes in certain parts!”
