NecroVision

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 508 reviews
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"NecroVision" is a horror shooter game set in the trenches of World War I, where players uncover a supernatural underworld of vampires and demons. As soldier Simon Bukner, use authentic WWI weapons, magic artifacts, and vampiric powers to battle dark forces and save humanity. The game boasts an engaging plot, excellent mechanics, pretty visuals, and a good soundtrack, but may have some bugs and is known to be pretty funny at times. Its exceptional atmosphere makes for an immersive experience.

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 508 reviews
story48 positive mentions
stability35 negative mentions
  • The combat is fast-paced and engaging, with a variety of weapons and melee options that allow for creative combos.
  • The unique setting of WWI combined with supernatural elements like zombies and demons provides an interesting twist to the gameplay.
  • The game features a decent amount of content, including challenge rooms and a variety of enemies, making it enjoyable for fans of old-school shooters.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and poor optimization, which can hinder the overall experience.
  • The story is convoluted and poorly executed, with inconsistent voice acting and dialogue that detracts from immersion.
  • Level design can be confusing and repetitive, leading to frustration as players may struggle to find objectives or get stuck in the environment.
  • story178 mentions

    The story of the game is a chaotic blend of World War I and supernatural elements, featuring zombies, demons, and absurd plot twists that often leave players confused. While some find the campy and over-the-top narrative entertaining, many criticize it for being poorly written and lacking coherence, with characters and dialogue that fail to engage. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag—entertaining for its ridiculousness but ultimately overshadowed by gameplay flaws and a convoluted plot.

    • “Once you get past the feeling of 'what the heck is going on' (which fades as the story starts coming together), it becomes rather enjoyable.”
    • “The premise of a WW1 zombie shooter is definitely unique, and it steps up as the story progresses, perhaps into the absurd, but I found it likable.”
    • “The story is surprisingly compelling, albeit very campy.”
    • “The story is kind of all over the place, and can be hard to follow; the characters (for the 3 there) suck, and the game drags immensely.”
    • “The plot feels like it was written by a kid who's seen too many monster movies and has only the foggiest idea of what World War I was like, or about, or who was involved, or why they were fighting.”
    • “The story is pretty dumb and I don’t even follow it fully; like you are an American in World War I, fair enough, but wait, there are vampires, zombies, ghouls, demons, dragons, necromancy, etc. Sounds like a fever dream more than a serious story.”
  • gameplay121 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players enjoying its old-school FPS mechanics, diverse weaponry, and combo systems, while others criticize it for clunky controls, game-breaking bugs, and a lack of polish. The first half of the game is noted for its unique atmosphere, but the second half reportedly improves pacing and mechanics, leading to a more engaging experience. Overall, while the gameplay can be fun and intense, technical issues and repetitive elements detract from its potential.

    • “Having completed the game, I do want to add that the second half steps up the game quite a lot. The gameplay gets way better and the story starts pulling itself together in a way that actually gives it a compelling narrative, which was quite the surprise.”
    • “Overall, I definitely recommend this game because of its solid gameplay. The combat gameplay is very flexible, with many combos that can be performed by all of the weapons.”
    • “This game is so much fun, the most unique game ever, World War 1 trenches where you fight Germans, British, zombies, and demons. The gameplay is loads of fun, well worth the buy.”
    • “I say this because, well, I would only classify this as surface level or setting horror, as the gameplay leads itself to a more cheesy action game.”
    • “And last but not least, the terrible game-breaking bugs that will literally destroy progress since you can't use the menu to change controls or mouse sensitivity without not being allowed to go back to the game and the game crashing, not saving or making any auto saves and corrupting your only save so when you continue back into the game it crashes again with no prior saves so hours of gameplay lost.”
    • “The game is just not designed very well; boring and frustrating gameplay with trickling endless enemies, embarrassingly cheesy plot and characters... it's often compared to Painkiller but it really, really isn't - Painkiller was fast, streamlined and fun, this is not.”
  • graphics88 mentions

    The graphics of the game, released in 2009, are generally considered decent for its time, with some reviewers noting that they still hold up well today, particularly in terms of atmosphere and artistic design. However, many players also point out that the visuals can appear dated and occasionally unpolished, with issues such as low resolution, muddy textures, and inconsistent quality. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they contribute to a solid gameplay experience, albeit with some notable flaws.

    • “The visuals are there and sometimes beautiful for an old game like this.”
    • “Amazing story and gameplay with graphics that still hold up today.”
    • “The graphics are fine, especially for a 2009 game.”
    • “The graphics are awful, the shooting and physics are wonky at best.”
    • “The visuals are aesthetically ugly and the game feels even more outdated than most of the other shooters that came in the same period.”
    • “The graphics have aged poorly, and while the level design in the early game is fairly strong, the later portions of the game are samey underground locales and then samey hellish locales.”
  • stability36 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of severe bugs, glitches, and crashes that render it nearly unplayable on modern systems. Players frequently encounter issues such as freezing, falling through the floor, and unresponsive game mechanics, leading to a consensus that the game feels unfinished and poorly optimized. Despite these problems, some users still find enjoyment in its atmosphere and gameplay, suggesting that it may appeal to those willing to overlook its significant stability issues.

    • “Looks fantastic, runs great, and introduces a wealth of new weapons, enemies, and locations, as well as gameplay tweaks.”
    • “It's a buggy mess, borderline unplayable on modern computers, but even if it somehow works on yours, the game just sucks.”
    • “Tried to play this game; I know it's older, etc., but I fell through the floor twice, got stuck in a wall once, and ended up out of the play area somehow. I couldn't get back into the trench area and then fell through the floor again. It's a buggy mess.”
    • “The bad: buggy, levels are unstable (run fast enough into a wall and you'll fly up it), AI for enemies and allies is hopeless, triggered events don't always set off properly if at all, clunky and unpolished.”
  • humor26 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of cheesy dialogue, absurd scenarios, and intentionally bad voice acting, which many players find amusing despite the game's flaws. While the first half leans heavily on campy humor, it also attempts to balance this with the grim realities of war, resulting in a unique, if chaotic, comedic experience. Overall, the humor is described as "funny bad," with players enjoying the ridiculousness of the story and character interactions, even if the gameplay mechanics and graphics leave much to be desired.

    • “There's quite a bit of cheesy humor in the first half, but the game does try to show the horrors of war. I feel like the balancing act actually works, and most of the dialogue encounters do feel good.”
    • “Don't expect a detailed, heart-breaking story about the Great War; the story is cheesy and even funny at times because of how ridiculous it sounds and how it seems to be going through script rewrites as you play it.”
    • “The voice acting is hilariously bad, the story is silly but intriguing, and the visuals are about on par with an early Xbox 360 title from 2006.”
  • atmosphere24 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique blend of World War I settings and supernatural elements, creating a dark and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the effective level design, sound, and music that enhance the overall mood, despite some technical flaws and inconsistent enemy designs. The combination of creepy enemies, gothic visuals, and a compelling storyline contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps players engaged.

    • “Teenage me would have been obsessed with this game because it is everything that I love: dragons, vampires, demons, superpowers, mechs, and dark and creepy enemies and atmosphere.”
    • “World War 1 representation in a video game is rare, so just having a trench war to fight through is fresh on its own, but Necrovision leans hard into the supernatural, which gives the game a uniquely moody atmosphere.”
    • “Though I haven't beaten it, I've had a blast playing it; the WW1 atmosphere tied with the darker vampiric/zombie side is a refreshing take on the FPS genre.”
    • “The WWI time period is still a criminally underused setting in video games and the game has a decent WWI atmosphere during its first half, which makes it feel rather fresh and unique, but in the second half you basically just go to hell, which turns Necrovision into just another poor man's version of Doom 3's hell part.”
    • “The atmosphere feels like it was lifted from 1999's Medal of Honor: Allied Assault and put onto a new engine with actual physics.”
    • “Technically the game is rough around the edges, with some maddening difficulty spikes, but worth it for shooter enthusiasts in search of an original premise and oppressive atmosphere.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its epic and fitting compositions that enhance the atmosphere, particularly during intense battles and boss fights. However, others criticize the soundtrack for being repetitive, inconsistent, and occasionally overwhelming, drowning out important sound effects and dialogue. Overall, while the music has its highlights, it seems to lack cohesion and can detract from the gaming experience at times.

    • “Excellent level design, music, and atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack to the last boss fight is just epic and made the fight ten times better.”
    • “Music is grand and epic with some very powerful fitting classical atmosphere.”
    • “The music is lacking in my opinion.”
    • “On top of the horrific one-liners your character blurts out, expect some of the most obnoxious, dull soundtracks you've ever heard.”
    • “There is absolutely no consistency here with anything, including the sound level mixes that see to it that some dialogue gets completely lost within the gothic aria soundtrack during cutscenes.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting stable performance and no crashes on modern machines, while others have encountered significant technical issues, including bugs, stuttering, and frame drops during intense action sequences. Users suggest that the game may require graphical adjustments, especially on laptops, to achieve better performance, and caution against alt-tabbing due to potential texture problems. Overall, the optimization appears to be lacking in certain areas, particularly during combat.

    • “Something should also be said about the overall experience; I had no crashes, performance was stable even on a modern machine without needing any outside fixes. The graphics hold up pretty well, and the level design is also solid and remains so across the experience.”
    • “Tweak settings for good performance.”
    • “A few tips: the game isn't completely optimized for laptops, so you may need to lower the graphics and screen resolution. Do not alt+tab, as when you bring up the game again, there will be texture issues.”
    • “Starting with technical issues, you'll find plenty of bugs while playing and weird performance issues.”
    • “However, whenever firing any full auto weapon or using the melee attack on the glove weapon you get later in the game, I experienced major stuttering and frame freezing.”
    • “Effects were overused compared to the overall world design, and the optimization is extremely poor in certain parts, like shooting enemies which causes frame drops, sometimes dropping to 1-4 fps in an instant when shooting extremely close to the giants.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, particularly criticizing the uneven distribution of weapons across buttons, which adds to the frustration. While the initial gameplay against zombies and Germans is enjoyable, it becomes increasingly boring and monotonous as the game progresses, especially in later levels.

    • “The game was relatively fun against the zombies and Germans, but it got extremely tedious and boring later on.”
    • “In conclusion: it would have been bearable if it ended somewhere near the underworld; it was just all downhill, boring, and tedious from there.”
    • “Having 4-7 weapons, if not more, is so tedious and could have been easily improved by dispersing the weapons over all the buttons equally, which would allow each slot to have a maximum of 2 weapons.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Players appreciate the unique environments and fun gameplay, noting that the levels and challenges offer good replayability. However, some users find the presence of glitches and bugs detracts from their desire to replay the game.

    • “I think the environments are unique, the gameplay is incredibly fun, the story is over the top and feels like a B-movie. The levels and challenges are very replayable, and assuming the audio isn't bugging out, it can be pretty immersive.”
    • “A decent game with numerous glitches and bugs, but not replayable for me.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect has been criticized for its reliance on dialogue that feels inauthentic and overly commercialized, resembling content crafted by someone with a superficial understanding of human interactions, akin to clichés from advertisements and action movies.

  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report that the emotional impact of the game is profound, with graphic depictions of war, such as a World War I soldier's dismemberment, evoking strong feelings of realism and horror. This level of detail contributes to a visceral experience that deeply resonates with players.

    • “The emotional weight of the story left me in tears; I felt deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.”
    • “The game masterfully captures the essence of loss and sacrifice, making every moment feel profoundly impactful.”
    • “Experiencing the characters' journeys made me reflect on my own life, evoking a sense of empathy that lingered long after I finished playing.”
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Critic Reviews

60% average critic score

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Play time

7hMedian play time
5hAverage play time
2-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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