Milanoir

About Milanoir

Milanoir is a multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Italo Games and was released on June 8, 2018. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Inspired by the Italian crime flicks of the '70s revered by Quentin Tarantino, Milanoir is a pixel-packed action game set in the violent city of Milan. Come meet Piero, a convict suddenly released from prison looking for revenge over the man who framed him. Hunt for the truth and escape the ones who are chasing you through an unforgiving city. Someone wants you dead: you have to use all your tough…

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43%Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a stylish representation of 1970s Italian crime cinema.
The core gameplay loop is engaging and addictive, with varied scenarios and boss fights that keep the action fresh.
The soundtrack and environmental graphics enhance the overall atmosphere, making players feel immersed in the game's setting.

The controls are frustrating and poorly designed, leading to awkward gameplay and difficulty in aiming and movement.
The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and hit detection problems that can hinder progress.
The story and character development are underwhelming, with a predictable plot and lack of depth in character interactions.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its addictive core loop and unique boss fights, while others criticize it for poor mechanics, frustrating controls, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. Although the visuals and story elements are appreciated, many players find the overall gameplay to be lackluster and repetitive, suggesting that it may not be worth the price unless players prioritize narrative over mechanics.
- “The core gameplay loop is really good and addicting.”
- “Where the game shines most is during the boss fights; there are a total of 7 (one per main level) and all are quite different from each other, considering the few mechanics the game has.”
- “The story is well written and the game flows between different action sequences and cinematic breaks that keep both gameplay and the story fresh.”
- “Beautiful to look at, but the gameplay is terrible.”
- “The gameplay is horrid and doesn't work at all.”
- “Bullshit game; the graphics are in a nice pixel art style, but the gameplay is just stupid. It's lagging as hell, and I have a very powerful computer. It has too many bugs, which makes it nearly unplayable.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some praising its gritty, well-written narrative reminiscent of '70s Italian crime films, while others find it weak, corny, and lacking depth. Although it features engaging action sequences and cinematic breaks, many players feel the overall plot is simple and linear, with only a few standout moments. Ultimately, it appeals to fans of over-the-top experiences, but may disappoint those seeking a more intricate storyline.
- “A gritty story, a great location, and some trigger-happy arcade gameplay.”
- “The story is well written, and the game flows between different action sequences and cinematic breaks that keep both gameplay and the story fresh.”
- “It's a cool story-driven shooter; if you like old gangster flicks, you'll love it.”
- “The story feels pretty weak and not that interesting.”
- “The story only hits a high note at a single point in the game, after that it's a typical revenge story with characters who have zero presence until it is time to fight them in a boss battle.”
- “The story is simple and linear, recalling Italian crime B-movies of the '70s.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their gorgeous environmental design and unique pixel art style, evoking a nostalgic 70's gangster movie feel. While many players appreciate the visual aesthetics, some have noted that technical issues and poor gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics receive a solid reception, particularly among fans of pixelated art.
- “The environmental graphics are just gorgeous.”
- “This game has nice graphics, awesome 70's gangster action movie feel.”
- “If you are a fan of pixelated games, you would love this game.”
- “Bullshit game. The graphics are in a well pixel art style, but the gameplay is just stupid. It's lagging as hell, and I have a very powerful computer. It has too many bugs, which makes it nearly unplayable.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the catchy and fun soundtracks that enhance the experience, others find it repetitive and forgettable, detracting from the overall gameplay. Notably, the funky 70's style and pop culture references are highlighted positively, but issues with predictability and lack of variety in the soundtrack are also mentioned.
- “Music: 4/5; catchy and fun to listen to.”
- “Fun 70’s style adventure, funky soundtrack, plenty of pop culture references.”
- “Tight twin stick shooter controls, local co-op, great art style, great music that fits so well, brutal story.”
- “The music is awfully repetitive and just increases the pain of the gameplay.”
- “Dialogue is predictable, and the soundtrack is forgettable.”
- “Music is unimpressive and repetitive.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly simplistic and tedious, with combat often reduced to mindless button mashing and minimal challenge. While some appreciate the ease of leveling up, the lack of engaging mechanics and the randomness of certain elements, like grenade effects, detract from the overall experience, making boss fights feel particularly drawn out.
- “Also, it made grinding through the levels easier with almost no challenge at all - as the combat is tedious. Sometimes it's better just to mash the shoot button, wait in a corner to replenish health, and keep going.”
- “The grinding feels excessively repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game for long periods.”
- “The grind is so monotonous that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game, turning what could be exciting encounters into a chore.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game offers some replayability through its arena and multiplayer modes, but many players find the lack of engaging characters and frustrating gameplay significantly diminish its overall replay value.
- “Overall, a pretty fun game with some replay value in the arena and multiplayer mode.”
- “Awful dialogue and unlikeable characters that do little to make the player care, simple yet frustrating gameplay, almost no replay value.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful choices, making subsequent playthroughs feel redundant and uninteresting.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to return; the lack of varied outcomes or secrets diminishes replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The aiming system is reported to be poorly optimized for controller use, leading to challenges in precision and overall gameplay experience.
- “The aiming system is not optimized for controller use.”
- “Performance issues make the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.”
- “The graphics settings are poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is marred by frustratingly buggy controls and clunky shooting mechanics, alongside some minor visual glitches. While these issues can disrupt gameplay, they are not considered severe by all players.
- “The controls are frustratingly buggy, and throughout my play session, I constantly had to fight with them to get them to work properly.”
- “Shooting is a bit clunky, though, and there are some visual glitches, but it's nothing too bad.”