Grey Phobia

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Grey Phobia is a single player action game. It was developed by Blackturn Ltd and was released on August 22, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Grey Phobia is a Hack and Slash, third person shooter game, which is based on post apocalyptic, sci-fi, comix scenario.

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features a unique comic-style art design that many players find appealing.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and fits well with the game's theme.
There is a variety of weapons and gameplay options, providing some level of satisfaction in combat.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a boring experience.
The user interface is confusing and poorly designed, making navigation difficult.
The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being repetitive, simplistic, and lacking depth, particularly in its hack-and-slash and rail shooter mechanics. While some appreciate the fast-paced action and satisfying combat, especially against hordes of enemies, others find the overall experience boring and frustrating due to clunky controls and limited enemy variety. Despite these criticisms, there is hope that future updates will enhance the gameplay and add more depth.
- “Grey Phobia is fantastic at what it does: fast, action-packed gameplay, with mayhem, explosions, hordes of zombie enemies, plus satisfying combat.”
- “I absolutely love the art style, and the gameplay is pretty satisfying.”
- “The gameplay in its current state is kind of simple and barebones, however it gives a nice, satisfactory feeling when you hit the zombies; shooting gives you immense pleasure and the AK-47 spray is certainly less frustrating than CS:GO.”
- “It's just a hack and slash game with the most eye-raping graphics, and repetitive gameplay with no depth or goal.”
- “The combat is clunky and movement feels terrible, and the overall gameplay is repetitive and without depth.”
- “I got frustrated and bored within the first 10 minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as chaotic and overwhelming due to excessive flashing effects that can be visually distressing. Others appreciate the simple yet appealing art style, particularly enjoying the black-and-white color scheme. Overall, the graphics seem to lack consistency, with some finding them low quality and others finding them satisfying.
- “I absolutely love the art style, and the gameplay is pretty satisfying.”
- “Simple but appealing graphics.”
- “Cool graphics in black and white colors.”
- “It's just a hack and slash game with the most eye-raping graphics, and repetitive gameplay with no depth or goal.”
- “The graphics are too chaotic for me, with the overused splashes and flashes, to the point where I even have trouble seeing the remaining enemies coming at me due to all of the effects.”
- “And the eye-raping graphics, I mean the constant flashing of gun bullets, blood splatters, and other flashy AOE animations that are sure to trigger epilepsy.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as fitting well with its comic concept, with some users finding the soundtrack to be "okay" while others praise it as "awesome." While the music complements the game's dark graphic novel style, opinions vary on its overall impact, with some players enjoying the hard rock elements, especially in the context of a simplistic rail shooter gameplay.
- “I love the comic concept in this game, and the music fits perfectly with the game.”
- “Awesome soundtrack.”
- “If you're looking for a violent, bloody game and/or like rock music and dark graphic novel style designs, you will probably enjoy some of what this game has to offer.”
- “The soundtrack is just 'ok'.”
- “The music doesn't really stand out and feels quite generic.”
- “The hard music doesn't fit the game's overall tone.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a fun comic-themed narrative with a dark and intriguing storyline that is still being developed. Players appreciate the unique storytelling approach, which combines elements of hack and slash and third-person shooters, and express optimism for future improvements from the developers.
- “If you like comics, hack and slash, and third-person shooters, then I say definitely go for this one. It has a dark, intriguing storyline which is still in development, but the outlines of the story are interesting enough.”
- “- Fun comic theme + nifty story.”
- “The story is told in the form of comics.”
- “I trust the developers will improve the game, flesh out the story, make the UI better, and significantly enhance the gameplay. If so, then my review is subject to change.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game resonates particularly well with players who have experienced limitations with their gaming systems, suggesting that it cleverly taps into relatable frustrations and experiences.
- “This game is hilarious and perfect for those who enjoy a good laugh while playing.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty jokes and funny scenarios that keep me entertained.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game's optimization is generally stable during regular gameplay, but some users have reported occasional crashes when navigating the options menu quickly. Overall, performance issues appear to be minimal once the game is running.
- “The game runs smoothly once it's up and running, and I didn't experience any performance issues after the initial crashes while navigating the options.”
- “The optimization is impressive; the game maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized for different hardware setups, allowing for a seamless experience across various systems.”
- “The game also crashed on me a few times as I was clicking around rapidly in options, but once the game itself was running, I never ran into any other crashes or issues with its performance.”