Glitchpunk

54%
Game Brain Score Based on 67 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • optimization
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Inspired by classic top-down action games, Glitchpunk lets you brawl, shoot and drive your way through a dystopian future. As an android bounty hunter in a brutal world of gangs, cults and corporations there’s plenty of work for you. Lock and load, let her rip!

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  • Windows
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Reviews

54%
Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews
story6 positive mentions
optimization5 negative mentions
  • The game captures the nostalgic feel of GTA 2 with a modern cyberpunk twist, offering engaging gameplay and a vibrant aesthetic.
  • Graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that fans of the genre will appreciate.
  • Despite its early access status, the game shows potential with interesting mechanics and a large map, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate retro-style games.
  • Driving mechanics are widely criticized for being unresponsive and frustrating, making vehicle control a significant issue.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical problems, including performance issues, bugs, and a lack of optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Many players find the mission design and gameplay mechanics to be poorly executed, leading to a lack of enjoyment and engagement.
  • story36 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and backstory, with many players finding the mission design frustrating and repetitive. While some missions are engaging and packed with action, the overall narrative feels underdeveloped, leading to a disjointed experience. Despite these issues, there are glimpses of potential in the plot and character interactions, leaving players hopeful for future improvements.

    • “I nominated this game for the game of the year award; maybe it was its immersive gameplay, or its gripping story... its well-crafted characters, immaculate design, or addictive multiplayer.”
    • “The plot is good, the dialogues are interesting and fun.”
    • “There's a decent if relatively basic story, good music, and a fairly large world with a lot of potential.”
    • “The introduction to the game could be much improved and there is almost no backstory.”
    • “Get a mission from one of the three factions you're raising standings with, hop into your hovercar that keeps playing penis enlargement ads, arrive at destination, pop a few androids/criminals/dredd-esque police, get paid, repeat.”
    • “The game gets harder the further you progress through the story; some missions can take multiple tries to complete, which can be really frustrating.”
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant and colorful aesthetic, as well as the successful transition to HD visuals reminiscent of classic top-down shooters. However, some players have reported issues with blurriness and limited graphical settings, leading to frustration despite the overall appealing art style. While the retro and cyberpunk aesthetics are appreciated, there are calls for further polishing and optimization to enhance the visual experience.

    • “Finally, top-down crime and auto-racing in a seedy, gang-ridden city has made the leap to sweet HD graphics.”
    • “Nonetheless, the graphics are beautiful, the music is pleasant and fits the game's mood.”
    • “The graphics look great.”
    • “On top of that, the graphics are horrible, even on ultra.”
    • “Graphics by default is set up to ultra, but all I can see is blurred stuff all over.”
    • “The graphics are not as pretty as GTA2.”
  • optimization22 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with many players experiencing stuttering, lag, and performance degradation, even on high-end systems. While some acknowledge that it is an early access title and express hope for future improvements, the current state is described as glitchy and problematic, leading to frustration among users. Many recommend adjusting video settings to mitigate issues, but the consensus is that substantial optimization work is still needed.

    • “The downside is optimization and glitches, but I believe it will be improved in the future (the review is for early access).”
    • “Yes, it is a bit junky, performance is an issue but really looking forward to where this goes.”
    • “Once this gets some optimization and real controller support, this will be a must play for fans of this type of game!”
    • “One final minor complaint I have is optimization. I get that this is an early access game, and the dev has done some optimization a few months back, but it still needs to be worked on.”
    • “But the performance issues are absolutely crippling.”
    • “Performance is so poor I couldn't control anything - basic movements make the character stuck in one direction, and I can't consistently open the main menu.”
  • gameplay16 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun and immersive elements, while others criticize the driving mechanics and technical issues that lead to frustration. While many players appreciate the variety of options and overall smoothness, others find the mechanics outdated and lacking in innovation. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as workable but in need of significant improvements, particularly in driving and combat mechanics.

    • “I nominated this game for the Game of the Year award; maybe it was its immersive gameplay, or its gripping story... its well-crafted characters, immaculate design, or addictive multiplayer.”
    • “The gameplay offers lots of options and is pretty fun.”
    • “Car driving and gun shooting takes some time to get used to, but overall it's a fun gameplay experience.”
    • “However, the driving mechanics need serious attention.”
    • “I don't mind the old-school mechanics like losing all items on death, but when you die due to bugs and overbearing police response, it does start to add up to a frustrating experience.”
    • “Combine this with the really bad driving mechanics and the floating of the cars making them uncontrollable, and you're going to be chased around all the time.”
  • stability10 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and game-breaking issues that render it unplayable at times. Players have experienced frame drops, freezes, and ongoing optimization problems, leading to a consensus that the game feels unfinished and requires significant improvements. While some hope for future enhancements, the current state is described as a "buggy mess," making it difficult to recommend.

    • “I had fun for the roughly 10 hours I played, but it's buggy and clearly unfinished; I cannot recommend.”
    • “Short take on this is to avoid it as it is still a buggy mess with outright game-breaking bugs and a list of official workarounds posted in the forum.”
    • “Unplayable due to constant freezes and game-breaking bugs.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for being pleasant, fitting the game's mood, and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the fun soundtrack, well-executed radio banter, and strong music composition, contributing to the game's enjoyable ambiance. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength, with many expressing excitement for future updates.

    • “The soundtrack is very fun.”
    • “Music, radio banter, and text are very well done.”
    • “I absolutely love it, can't wait for future updates, love the ambiance of the game, the soundtrack of the game is absolutely brilliant.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is described as immersive and reminiscent of classic cyberpunk themes, evoking nostalgia for early GTA titles. However, the constant grayness and rain can make the experience feel tiring and confusing, suggesting a need for more varied environmental tones to enhance the overall mood.

    • “A game with great potential; you can feel the cyberpunk atmosphere combined with nostalgia based on the first two parts of GTA.”
    • “The atmosphere is brilliant.”
    • “The art is bleak but heavily dampened by the constant grayness and rainy atmospheres; it could be lightened for a nice after-tone.”
    • “The game has great potential, but the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth that the genre promises.”
    • “While the cyberpunk elements are present, the overall atmosphere fails to immerse you in the world, leaving it feeling hollow.”
    • “Despite the nostalgic references, the atmosphere doesn't capture the essence of what made the earlier games engaging.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is reminiscent of classic GTA titles, featuring witty radio content, quirky in-game mechanics like burping, and playful references such as "gouranga," all contributing to an overall entertaining experience.

    • “It really does feel inspired by old GTA games a lot: the radio (humor and songs), gang-respect system, tank controls in cars, saves at home, burping, Gouranga, and other small things - pretty cool!”
    • “It's funny.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find that while there are opportunities to earn money, such as killing citizens, the process quickly becomes repetitive and tedious, leading to a grindy experience.

    • “You can also kill citizens for money, but it gets very grindy very fast.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel like a chore.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization in the game is heavily criticized for its intrusive advertising, particularly with persistent penis enlargement ads playing during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Players feel that the repetitive mission structure, combined with the ad interruptions, undermines the enjoyment and immersion of the game.

    • “Get a mission from one of the three factions you're raising standings with, hop into your hovercar that keeps playing ads for penis enlargement, arrive at the destination, pop a few androids, criminals, or Dredd-esque police, get paid, and repeat.”
    • “The constant barrage of ads during gameplay is incredibly distracting and takes away from the overall experience.”
    • “It feels like the game is designed more to extract money from players than to provide a fun and engaging experience.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Glitchpunk offers a variety of gameplay options that encourage players to explore different strategies and approaches, significantly enhancing its replayability.

    • “Glitchpunk gives you a lot of options on how to approach every aspect of the game, which makes it highly replayable.”
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