NPCs

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NPCs is a single player action game. It was developed by NPC Games and was released on December 14, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"NPCs" is a 3D First Person Shooter where you play as eccentric characters fighting against hordes of "NPCs" in a dystopian world. You are in a quarantine zone known as NPC Square and can also battle in the NPC HQ map. Your goal is to observe and destroy the programming of unaware NPCs and free the world from their control, with the help of characters such as The Bad Orange Man, Wojak/Feel Guy, and Zoomer. The game offers humorous and satirical commentary on the concept of NPCs in society.

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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of characters, each with unique abilities and humorous voice lines.
It provides a fun and entertaining experience for those who enjoy mindlessly shooting NPCs.
The graphics and animations are well done, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The gameplay becomes repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a quick loss of interest.
The game feels unfinished, with limited content and objectives, and requires a powerful computer to run smoothly.
Voice acting can become grating and the HUD is simplistic and poorly designed.

humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
38%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it hilarious and appreciate its satirical take on political correctness, others criticize it as repetitive and lacking depth. The novelty of the humor tends to wear off quickly, and although the voice acting is often praised, it can become overwhelming in crowded scenarios. Overall, the comedic elements are seen as a highlight, but they are not enough to compensate for the game's shortcomings in gameplay.
- “Funny as hell and very short.”
- “NPCs is a first-person shooter game that aims to embody the humorous NPC meme, as well as bring attention to the growing trend of silly political correctness in all forms of media.”
- “Quality AAA game, really funny videos and the lines are great too.”
- “Anti-SJW trash; not funny at all. Some of the worst satire I've ever played.”
- “The humor falls flat and often feels forced, lacking any real wit or charm.”
- “Jokes that should be funny come off as cringeworthy and poorly executed.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for being boring and repetitive, primarily revolving around a cycle of shooting and reloading, regardless of character choice. While the humor and NPC interactions provide some entertainment, many players feel that the core mechanics lack depth and excitement, although updates are being worked on to improve the experience.
- “At the current time of writing this review, the game developer is working on constant updates to the core gameplay, as well as on leaderboards and achievements.”
- “The gameplay is a boring and repetitive circle strafe, shoot, reload bit, regardless of which character you pick.”
- “Sure, the NPCs are funny and make political correctness look silly, but the core gameplay is pretty bland and gets boring immediately.”
- “What it lacks in gameplay, it makes up for with laughs.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's concept but feel that it lacks a compelling story and engaging levels filled with humor and memes, which are essential for enhancing the overall experience.
- “I like the game as an idea, but we need a story and levels full of memes to really make the game shine.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot predictable and the character development lacking, which made the overall experience disappointing.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics have been criticized for appearing generic and reminiscent of a basic "free game developer kit," contributing to an overall lackluster visual experience.