Old School FOTD
- September 29, 2017
- Andrey Bely
Get on Steam"Old School FOTD" is a first-person shooter game set in a retro, pixelated world. Players must navigate through levels filled with monsters and complete objectives while collecting power-ups and weapons. The game features single-player and local multiplayer modes, providing a nostalgic experience with modern gameplay elements.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of horror and humor, providing some entertaining moments.
- It has a few legitimately scary moments and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the experience.
- For its low price, some players found it to be a decent source of fun, especially for those who enjoy playing bad games.
- The game is plagued by numerous glitches, crashes, and poor AI, making it frustrating to play.
- Level design is confusing and often leads to players getting stuck or dying without clear direction.
- Many players reported that the graphics and overall quality are subpar, leading to a disappointing experience.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews reflect a mixed reception regarding the story, with some players praising it as great while others find it nonsensical or average. Overall, the narrative seems to be a significant factor in the game's appeal, influencing players' enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“5 out of 5: Great story, great gameplay.”
“4 out of 5: Great story, average gameplay.”
“The story makes no sense.”
“The plot is confusing and poorly executed.”
“Character motivations are unclear and inconsistent.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that frequent deaths could enhance the experience, similar to the Dark Souls series. However, others have criticized the gameplay for crashing upon startup and failing to deliver a frightening atmosphere.
“The gameplay is challenging and rewarding, reminiscent of the Dark Souls series, where dying multiple times is part of the experience.”
“The mechanics are fluid and engaging, making each encounter feel fresh and exciting.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages exploration and experimentation, allowing players to discover unique strategies.”
“Having to die many times could have been a part of the gameplay, like it is in Dark Souls, for example.”
“The gameplay is frustrating; it crashed when I booted it up, and the monsters aren't scary.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring an amazing soundtrack and impressive sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Players are curious about the composer behind this exceptional music.
“It has great sound effects, the soundtrack is amazing, and the AI is super good!”
“Who does the music for this production?”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized, with users describing them as terrible and lacking quality.
“The graphics are terrible.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, often overshadowing its intended horror elements. Despite numerous glitches, the comedic aspects resonate more strongly, making the experience entertaining rather than frightening.
“Yes, I know there are tons of glitches, but this game doesn't really reach for the horror aspect for me; it's more funny than anything.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is noted for having numerous glitches, which detract from its intended horror experience, leading some players to find it more humorous than frightening.
“There are tons of glitches in this game, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The game is filled with bugs that make it hard to take the horror aspect seriously.”
“The instability of the game often leads to more laughter than fear.”
