Havoc

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Havoc is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by RAKTWO Games and was released on July 22, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Havoc is a multiplayer action game with a focus on team-based tactical combat in a variety of game modes, such as bomb defusal and team deathmatch. Semi-destructible environments provide an additional layer of strategy, allowing for the creation of new paths and surprising opponents. Despite having good game mechanics, Havoc is currently quite buggy, affecting the overall experience."

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Audience ScoreBased on 896 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

monetization32 negative mentions

The game has a unique blend of mechanics from popular FPS titles like CS:GO, Rainbow Six Siege, and Valorant, making it an interesting experience.
Gunplay feels satisfying, and the game has potential for fun gameplay, especially when played with friends.
The graphics and art style are appealing, and the destructible environments add a layer of strategy to the gameplay.

The game suffers from a low player count, making it difficult to find matches, often resulting in encounters with bots instead of real players.
There are significant issues with netcode, hit registration, and server stability, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game feels unpolished and incomplete, with many bugs and a lack of dedicated servers, which hinders competitive play.

gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
67%
8%
The gameplay is generally considered decent, especially for low-end PCs, with a unique blend of mechanics reminiscent of popular titles like Call of Duty and Counter-Strike. However, players have noted significant issues such as clunky gun mechanics, poor lighting, and a lack of player engagement, with many expressing a desire for improved mechanics and a more stable player base. While the game shows potential for fun and competitive play, it requires further development and refinement to fully realize its promise.
- “Very fun FPS, graphics are unique, gameplay is easy to understand, still in development so it promises a lot!”
- “One of the most exciting features is the skill-based wallbangs, adding a tactical layer to gameplay.”
- “Be that as it may, the game without those bugs and issues has the potential to be the best FPS to ever be made in terms of gameplay.”
- “Honestly, my only gripes about the game in its current stage is the fact that it seems you cannot earn any skins via gameplay, as I ranked up 5 times in one game without any coins or any unlocks.”
- “It doesn't know what it wants to be; either fully lean into the Valorant/CS:GO gameplay or go the opposite route and become a Call of Duty-esque game. Being in the middle of both serves neither demographic and just makes the gameplay overall worse.”
- “This game might be the most clunky and garbage gunplay mechanics I've ever played, let alone from a free-to-play game.”
monetization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
32%
64%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players labeling it a cash grab due to the presence of overpriced microtransactions despite the game's unfinished state. Many feel that the core gameplay mechanics, particularly the aiming down sights (ADS) system, are poorly implemented and detract from the overall experience, further exacerbated by the monetization model. Overall, the combination of a lack of polish and aggressive monetization practices has left players feeling frustrated and disappointed.
- “Could be a fun game, but launching as bare bones as it is, while having microtransactions, just rubs me the wrong way.”
- “The lead dev said he has no interest in writing proper netcode for the game and always brings up excuses like 'lack of funding for servers,' even though he's made plenty of money with his Patreon and now the blatant, overpriced microtransactions.”
- “With all these things together, this is a half-baked game designed solely to be passable enough to have some of its gullible player base spend money via microtransactions.”
- “Honestly, it's disgusting that Steam allows this game to maintain in-game purchases while it's in this state.”
- “We don't care that you're an indie dev; we care that your game isn't even in a playable state and you're already injecting it with $40 microtransactions.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
55%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and aesthetic, while others criticize the quality as subpar and misleading compared to promotional materials. Many note that the game has potential, but performance issues, such as low frame rates on lower settings, detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of high and low poly styles, which some find charming, but others deem inadequate.
- “Very fun FPS, graphics are unique, gameplay is easy to understand, still in development so it promises a lot!”
- “The game is good and has a lot of potential to be even better. The movement is decent, guns feel good, some maps are good and others feel a bit weird to play. The visuals and graphics look fine, the design and art style is very unique and it's quite impressive that just two people made a game with such quality.”
- “I like this game; it is a mix of Valorant and Rainbow Six and Counter-Strike. I love this game's graphics art style and I recommend this game.”
- “Graphics are misleading, I only get 30 fps on the lowest settings at 900p.”
- “Graphics in the game look way worse than that of the screenshots and video on the store page.”
- “There are few weapons, the graphics are crap, and it doesn't work on low settings.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with many reporting performance issues such as microstuttering and subpar frame rates even on decent hardware. While the game shows potential with solid gameplay mechanics and map design, players are calling for improvements in optimization, server stability, and additional content to enhance the overall experience.
- “It has potential but needs optimization, more content, and stable servers.”
- “Good game but needs to be optimized and polished.”
- “Game performance is great, maps are designed pretty decently, guns feel solid.”
- “It has potential but needs optimization, more content, and stable servers + anticheat.”
- “Game is not quite optimized yet.”
- “Shit optimization.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, such as non-functioning buttons and frequent freezing or lagging. While some players find it enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over the game's unfinished state, attributing the problems to the small and inexperienced development team. Overall, the stability of the game is a significant concern for users.
- “It's kinda a buggy mess.”
- “- buggy: some examples are non-functioning buttons, like the play buttons when in a lobby with a mate, or the match start button in the warm-up phase.”
- “Movement is clunky, the game constantly freezes/desyncs/lags, and there's honestly no enjoyment playing in any of the lobbies.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with players noting that it feels incomplete, particularly in multiplayer modes where expected elements, like bomb sites in a search and destroy scenario, are missing. While the gameplay can be enjoyable, the absence of a compelling narrative or coherent mission structure detracts from the overall experience.
- “The server I joined was supposed to be a search and destroy server, but for some reason, there was no bomb or bomb site.”
- “---{story}---”
- “☑ story?”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly in the quirky reload animations and the unpredictable bullet spread, which can lead to amusing situations. The unexpected accuracy of sniper rifles during hip fire also adds to the comedic elements, making for a lighthearted experience despite the game's incomplete features. Overall, the humor stems from the game's inconsistencies and oddities in gameplay.
- “Guns are tight, recoil is alright and the dynamic spread needs to be tuned down because it's cracked; your bullets go all over the place, it's actually kind of funny.”
- “Tons of core features are missing, but sniper rifles have perfect hip fire accuracy sometimes, and when they do, it's hilarious.”
- “Sometimes the reloads feel funny; I reload, the magazine goes into the game, but I switch to my knife to get a kill, switch back, and have to reload again.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users highlighting the enjoyable and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall gaming experience. Many find it fun to play while vibing to the music, making it a notable aspect of the game.
- “The music trailer is great!”
- “It's a pretty fun game to just vibe and enjoy the music while aiming.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Many users note that the game currently lacks significant replayability, expressing hope for future updates that could enhance this aspect and encourage them to revisit the game.
- “I'll keep a watchful eye on this for the future as currently there's not much replayability factor, but if that comes around, I'll give it another shot and update my review.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability, making it hard to stay engaged after the initial playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return, as the replayability is quite low.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that grinding in the game is so demanding that it feels like it requires an additional life to manage effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”