Glitchpunk

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Glitchpunk is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Dark Lord and was released on October 16, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 134 reviews

story12 positive mentions

optimization10 negative mentions

The game captures the nostalgic feel of GTA 2 with a modern cyberpunk twist, offering engaging missions and a vibrant aesthetic.
Graphics are impressive, and the game features a large, detailed map with various factions and missions, providing a lot of replayability.
Despite its rough edges, the game has potential and offers a fun experience for fans of top-down shooters and retro gaming.

Driving mechanics are poorly implemented, making vehicle control frustrating and often leading to collisions and getting stuck.
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including bugs, frame drops, and a lack of optimization, making it difficult to enjoy.
Many players report a lack of engaging story and world-building, with some missions feeling repetitive and poorly designed.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
79%
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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 basic and underdeveloped, leading to a sense of disconnection from the world. Players express a desire for improved mission structure and better integration of story elements to enhance the gaming experience.
- “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.”
- “I enjoy the intro/hook, and it leads into a potentially good story.”
- “The introduction to the game could be much improved and there is almost no backstory.”
- “The mission design is absolute trash.”
- “Get a mission from one of the 3 factions you're raising standings with, hop into your hovercar that keeps playing ads, arrive at destination, pop a few androids/criminals/dredd-esque police, get paid, repeat.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant and colorful aesthetic, particularly in the context of its retro and cyberpunk influences. While some players appreciate the beautiful visuals and art style, others have reported issues such as blurriness on high settings and limited graphic options. Overall, the game shows potential but may require further polishing to fully meet expectations.
- “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.”
- “On the plus side, the graphics are bright and colorful once you adjust to the shadowy cluttered areas and dark color palette.”
- “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.”
- “Very long load screens, some 5 mins+ (I just alt F4 and reboot), which is odd because it's a low graphic game.”
optimization
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players experiencing severe performance issues such as stuttering, lag, and freezing, 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 deemed unacceptable by a large portion of the community. Players recommend adjusting video settings to mitigate some issues, but overall, the optimization remains a major concern.
- “Once this gets some optimization and real controller support, this will be a must play for fans of this type of game!”
- “Yes, it is a bit junky, performance is an issue but really looking forward to where this goes.”
- “The downside is optimization and glitches, but I believe it will be improved in the future (the review is for early access).”
- “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 the ESC key to open the main menu can't be done consistently.”
- “Game performance degraded with time; sometimes the game freezes for a bit.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising its fun and immersive elements, while others criticize the driving mechanics and technical issues that lead to frustration. Many players find the gameplay reminiscent of classic titles like GTA 2, but feel it lacks innovation and polish, particularly in car handling and police interactions. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Really a pity though, in contradiction to many other reviews, I found the gameplay to be amazing; I love it.”
- “The gameplay offers lots of options and is pretty fun.”
- “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.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of game-breaking bugs, constant freezes, and performance degradation over time. Many users describe it as a "buggy mess" that feels unfinished, making it largely unplayable in its current state. While some hope for future improvements, the consensus is to avoid the game until significant stability updates are made.
- “Short take on this is to avoid as it is still a buggy mess with outright game-breaking bugs with a list of official workarounds posted in the forum.”
- “Unplayable due to constant freezes and game-breaking bugs.”
- “Be very aware however that this is early access, there's tons of bugs and glitches, the game is still under development.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
The music in the game is widely praised for being pleasant, fitting the game's mood, and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the fun soundtrack, effective radio banter, and well-composed music that contribute positively to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength, adding depth and enjoyment to the gameplay.
- “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.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is a blend of cyberpunk elements and nostalgic references to early GTA titles, creating a unique and immersive experience. However, the constant grayness and rain can make navigation feel tiring and confusing, overshadowing the otherwise brilliant art design. A lighter tone could enhance the overall ambiance and provide a more uplifting after-effect.
- “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 great but heavily dampened by the constant grayness and rainy atmospheres; it could be lightened for a nice after-tone.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is heavily inspired by classic GTA titles, featuring amusing radio content, quirky in-game mechanics like burping, and nostalgic references that contribute to an overall entertaining experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor and gameplay elements that evoke a sense of nostalgia while keeping the tone light and fun.
- “The humor in the game is reminiscent of classic GTA titles, with a great mix of funny radio content, quirky songs, and amusing little details like burping and the 'gouranga' references.”
- “The game has a delightful sense of humor that keeps the experience entertaining.”
- “The humor is spot on, making the gameplay enjoyable and lighthearted.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for intrusive ads, particularly for inappropriate products, which detracts from the gameplay experience. Players find the repetitive mission structure and the constant interruptions from ads to be frustrating and disruptive.
- “The constant barrage of ads in the hovercar is incredibly distracting and takes away from the immersion of the game.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it interrupts gameplay with irrelevant advertisements.”
- “It's frustrating to see such a great game marred by intrusive ads that break the flow of the experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that grinding for money, such as by killing citizens, becomes tedious and repetitive quickly, leading to a negative experience.
- “You can also kill citizens for money, but it gets very grindy very fast.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Glitchpunk is praised for its high replayability due to the numerous options available for players to approach various aspects of the game, allowing for diverse experiences in each playthrough.
- “Glitchpunk gives you a lot of options on how to approach every aspect of the game, which makes it highly replayable.”