Murderous Pursuits

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 164 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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There is potential for amusing cat-and-mouse exchanges, but a lobby full of humans is hard to find.
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In "Murderous Pursuits," players step into the shoes of a 19th-century assassin aboard a time-traveling airship. The goal is to murder target passengers while avoiding detection by other players and NPCs. With various weapons, disguises, and abilities, each round becomes a tense game of cat-and-mouse, where cunning and strategy are key to victory.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

57%
Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Brings back memories of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood multiplayer, providing a fun and nostalgic experience.
  • The game features a unique blend of stealth and action, encouraging players to think strategically while hunting their targets.
  • Playing with friends can lead to hilarious moments and enjoyable gameplay, making it a great party game.
  • The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches with real players, often resulting in games filled with bots.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Many players feel the game lacks depth and content, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of motivation to continue playing.
  • gameplay37 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a blend of stealth mechanics and strategic interactions, where players must navigate environments while avoiding detection by guards and utilizing various abilities. While the game offers a streamlined experience with improved mechanics over its predecessor, some players feel it lacks depth and can become repetitive, especially when playing against bots. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more complex or challenging experience.

    • “Guards add another dimension to gameplay, where they arrest you if you commit crimes in full view of them, which negates your favor points for a kill/stun.”
    • “The added feature of using two abilities that have cooldowns really helps advance the gameplay mechanics into a more thoughtful experience instead of a 'shoot 'em up' that the ship could get into pretty quickly.”
    • “If you want the feeling of paranoid cat/mouse gameplay, you won't find it here.”
    • “The gameplay more or less consists of focusing on the UI and moving between vignettes, scrapping the more open 'last seen' approach in its predecessor.”
    • “By removing the chaff and poorly implemented design choices, the more refined gameplay still has the loop that attracted previous fan bases and offers a softer curve thanks to the design team learning from previous games.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with players praising the beautiful and charming cartoon style that enhances the chaotic gameplay. The elegant visuals and unique art style contribute to a satisfying atmosphere, making it visually appealing while maintaining accessibility. Overall, the graphics are described as nice, with a quirky charm that complements the fun and engaging gameplay.

    • “Love the beautiful graphics on the PC version.”
    • “Silly cartoon-styled, chaotic fun for players to enjoy that has pretty decent graphics to look at and is pretty satisfying while playing with the character designs and maps as well.”
    • “His elegant graphics turn this game into something really special.”
    • “The graphics?”
    • “-graphics/style”
    • “His elegant graphic turns this game into something really special.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as nice and fitting, but it suffers from repetitiveness, with some users likening it to elevator music. Overall, while the soundtrack is pleasant, it lacks variety and depth, leading to a mixed reception.

    • “Nice and fitting music but repetitive.”
    • “Has nice music and decent, undemanding graphics.”
    • “Nice and fitting music, but repetitive.”
    • “The soundtrack consists of a single track, and it is some kind of elevator music.”
  • stability4 mentions

    Overall, user reviews on stability are mixed; while some players report minimal bugs and ongoing fixes, others experience significant issues such as freezing and hacking, leading to a perception of the game as unstable and poorly executed.

    • “The least I can say is that it isn't buggy.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to fully immerse myself in the experience.”
    • “First point is bugs; there aren't very many in 2020 aside from a guard bug that freezes the player when too many actions are performed.”
    • “Good game, a bit buggy, but they are fixing stuff.”
    • “Complete trash, buggy, slow-paced, has hackers (although I don't know why you'd want to hack this lame game), and is pretty much a really bad version of the ship.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and chaotic moments, particularly during intense gameplay scenarios, complemented by charming graphics and engaging voice acting. Players appreciate the nerdy wit woven into the experience, making it both entertaining and visually appealing.

    • “It features lovely graphics, funny gameplay, and charming voice acting (Mr. X in particular).”
    • “This also leads to hilarious moments where there's an absolute bloodbath around a non-caring guard as players converge and violence ensues.”
    • “[An accessible take on online multiplayer, stealthily stabbing foes is satisfying, nicely stylized visuals, funny in a nerdy sort of way.]”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization is notably poor, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience, especially given the lack of meaningful content to unlock through leveling up.

    • “The poor optimization of the game is painfully obvious, especially when combined with the lack of meaningful content to unlock through leveling up.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues that significantly impact performance and overall enjoyment.”
    • “Despite its potential, the game's optimization is so lacking that it detracts from the overall experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, feeling that the loss of unlocked skins and a specific character diminishes the value of returning to grind for them. This has led some to deem the effort no longer worthwhile.

    • “All the unlocked skins and that one specific character are gone, and this game is no longer worth the effort in my eyes to go back to the grind in order to earn them back.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I find myself spending hours grinding for minimal rewards, which just isn't fun anymore.”
  • story1 mentions

    The game's plot and settings have received positive feedback, with players expressing a strong interest in continuing their experience, particularly on mobile.

    • “I really like the game's plot and settings; I'm going to continue playing on mobile, though.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game is highly regarded for its replayability, with many players considering it one of their top favorites in this aspect.

    • “This game is still one of my top favorites in terms of replayability.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play through it again and again.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in the game is characterized by its whimsical, cartoonish style, which enhances the chaotic fun of gameplay. Players appreciate the visually appealing graphics and character designs, contributing to an overall satisfying experience.

  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviewers suggest that the publisher should improve their public relations and advertising strategies on Steam to enhance the game's visibility and monetization potential.

    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
    • “The in-game purchases are not only expensive but also give unfair advantages to players who can afford them.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is noted for its distinctiveness, complemented by appealing graphics that enhance the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere is truly unique, and the graphics are impressive, I must say.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
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Play time

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