Madness Beverage
- November 30, 2021
- Console Labs S.A.
- 3h median play time
A bottom-of-the-barrel shooter with a silly title and even sillier design choices. Avoid.
Become a space pirate and fight demons that were set free by the evil villan Manos. Travel through alien planets, forgotten caves, old castles and its dark corridors, and remember, be wary of what's lurking in the dark! To defeat Manos you'll have to survive demonic hordes and collect powerful drinks! How can you achieve that, you may ask? With the whole arsenal of deadly weapons and strong bever…
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of old-school FPS titles, providing a straightforward shooting experience without complex puzzles.
- There are unique power-ups available through the game's drink mechanic, adding a strategic layer to combat.
- The game features a variety of environments and missions, with some enjoyable boss encounters that can extend gameplay.
- The gameplay suffers from poor controls and janky mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience during fast-paced action.
- Voice acting and character dialogue are often criticized for being annoying and lacking variety, detracting from immersion.
- Level design is repetitive and lacks detail, making navigation confusing and combat feel monotonous.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a mix of nostalgia and modern polish, reminiscent of classic titles like Doom, featuring engaging mechanics and visually appealing environments. However, some players feel that the main gameplay mechanics are not immediately apparent, leading to a slower initial experience. Overall, the gameplay evokes strong positive feelings among players.
“It's not Doom, but it looks like it—both the behavior of the demons, the maps, and the gameplay—everything is nicely polished with new-gen visuals.”
“I've been playing for 30 minutes and I still haven't even caught a glimpse of the game's main mechanic.”
“The gameplay gives off a nostalgic aura around your monitor.”
“The gameplay is the swig of the flask, the cat’s meow, and just freaking… what a feeling!”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story features a mission-based structure where players select quests that offer unique rewards and culminate in distinct boss battles. It draws inspiration from the tone of "Guardians of the Galaxy," focusing on a narrative that includes a self-serving antagonist reminiscent of Thanos, adding a layer of humor and ego-driven conflict.
“The story appears to be very inspired by the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy, but leans more towards the latter, featuring a giant ego-trip against a self-sacrificial distant cousin of Thanos called Manos.”
“At the end of a mission, you do have a boss to fight, which are all unique encounters in their own ways.”
“From the safety of your ship, you get to choose each mission you want to pursue.”
“The story appears to be very inspired by the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy, but more of the latter, plus a giant ego-trip against a self-sacrificial distant cousin of Thanos called Manos.”
“The missions lack depth and the overall narrative feels disjointed, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the player with little emotional investment in the story.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users finding them overly saturated and nauseating due to excessive chromatic aberration. While there is an option for low-resolution visuals reminiscent of old-school games, the overall aesthetic is described as polished, akin to a modernized version of classic titles like Doom.
“In the options, there is even a setting to turn on old-school visuals, which are not exactly the same as old-school, but more of a super low resolution.”
“It's not Doom, but it looks like it—both the behavior of the demons, the maps, and the gameplay are nicely polished with new-gen visuals.”
“Disgusting graphics; the colors are so saturated it looks nauseous. There is way too much chromatic aberration; it's not even funny at this point.”
“In the options, there is even a setting to turn on old school visuals, which are not exactly the same as old school, but more so a super low resolution.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely criticized for being generic and uninspired, contributing to an overall frustrating experience alongside other gameplay elements. Many players find it annoying and lacking in creativity, which detracts from the game's atmosphere.
“The music is just as annoying.”
“Equally generic and uninspired music.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the humor in the game is overshadowed by its unpleasant visual aesthetics, with many finding the graphics overly saturated and nauseating rather than amusing. The excessive chromatic aberration further detracts from any comedic elements, leaving players unimpressed.