Inhumanus

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Inhumanus is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Bad Bird Studios and was released on April 27, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Inhumanus" is a story-driven Sci-Fi action game that can be played as a single player or with up to 4 players in co-op mode. As a captain in the Galactic army, you intercept a strange SOS signal and must navigate through a dangerous underground facility filled with aliens, robots, and mutants. The campaign features 14 levels, 21 guns, and a separate mode called "The Descent" for combat-focused gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The gunplay is well refined and engaging, providing a fun experience in combat.
The game offers a decent amount of content for its price, making it a good value for players.
The developer is active and responsive, showing commitment to improving the game with updates.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with clunky menus and inconsistent performance.
Graphics and sound design are outdated, detracting from the overall immersion and experience.
Players have reported issues with controls and movement mechanics, leading to frustration during gameplay.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are simple, outdated, and reminiscent of 90s titles. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and find them workable, others criticize the lack of polish and consistency, suggesting that the visuals could benefit from further development. Overall, the graphics are functional but not impressive, with performance issues reported on lower-end hardware.
- “Yes, the visuals and such are dated, but again it's one dev and they've done an admirable job.”
- “I personally love the graphics style (kinda 90's) and if Doom scared the crap out of you, this will too.”
- “The game is a type of homage to old-school Doom gaming, with an endearing art style that, while not appearing state-of-the-art, has a colorful charm not unlike that of watching an Adam West Batman TV episode.”
- “The graphics are very plain and outdated.”
- “The visuals and sound lack polish (expected for the price).”
- “The graphics, assets, mobs, the space scene, trees that dance when you move your head, it's all... old.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it cheesy and lacking depth, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. While some appreciate the variety in enemies and minor improvements post-update, the overall narrative is considered weak, with more backstory available on the store page than within the game itself. Players generally feel that the story does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “Most of the bad guys do the same thing (come straight after you), but there's some nice varieties as you progress through the story.”
- “Game improved considerably after the update, it still needs some polishing at some points, but the story is enjoyable, the mechanics work as they intended.”
- “Story is a little cheesy, but that's not why you play this game.”
- “The story is a little cheesy, but that's not why you play this game.”
- “General mechanics are great and they carry the game through the weaker parts, like the story.”
- “There is more story on the store page than in the game.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
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The gameplay is consistently praised for being fun and engaging, with solid mechanics that enhance the overall experience despite some graphical shortcomings and a weaker story. Recent updates have improved the gameplay further, making it enjoyable and well-executed, particularly in terms of weapon variety and general mechanics.
- “The gameplay is where this really shines.”
- “General mechanics are great and they carry the games through the weaker parts, like the story.”
- “Weapons are cool and gameplay is engaging.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the game's level design, highlighting it as a key element that contributes to an engaging and immersive atmosphere.
- “I love the level design and the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and draws you into the game world.”
- “The combination of sound and visuals creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report minor stability issues, including glitches that affect item pickup and weapon management due to the game's interface and physical interactions. While these problems can be frustrating, they are generally not severe enough to significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “There are little glitches, like not being able to pick up items because I can't reach the game floor through my real floor, or my belt storage gets in the way.”
- “I did find some glitches here and there, but nothing too crazy.”
- “I found myself accidentally switching guns or putting them away because the slots are a bit funky and buggy on my waist.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that optimization issues are primarily linked to hardware limitations, particularly on older systems like a core i5 with an NVIDIA 1060, which affects performance. However, some specific bugs, such as walking through walls, remain unresolved.
- “The game runs poorly on my core i5 with an Nvidia 1060, leading to numerous performance issues.”
- “Despite the potential of the game, the optimization is severely lacking, causing frustrating gameplay experiences.”
- “I encountered multiple performance issues that detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The background music is generally well-received, with users appreciating its subtlety and overall quality.
- “The subtle music in the background was good.”