NPCs
- December 14, 2018
- NPC Games
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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 with comedic elements.
- The graphics and animations are well done, contributing to an enjoyable arcade-style shooter experience.
- The gameplay becomes repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a quick loss of interest.
- The game feels unfinished, with limited content and no significant updates since release.
- Technical issues and high system requirements hinder accessibility for many players.
- humor7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find the NPCs and satire of political correctness hilarious, others feel the jokes quickly lose their novelty and become repetitive. The voice acting is noted for being funny but can become overwhelming in crowded situations. Overall, the humor is appreciated by some but criticized for its lack of depth and longevity.
“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.”
“Voice acting, while hilarious, can get spammy and grating, especially if NPCs are in great numbers and in close proximity, like real life.”
“Funny as hell and very short.”
“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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
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.”
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for their generic appearance, resembling those found in basic free game development kits, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a visually engaging world.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 was hoping for a compelling narrative, but instead, I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
