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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers some genuinely scary moments and has a great soundtrack.
- It's an entertaining experience for those who enjoy playing bad games for laughs.
- For its low price, some players found it to be a decent and enjoyable game.
- The game is plagued with 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 guidance.
- Many players found the graphics and overall execution to be subpar, leading to a mostly negative experience.
- story8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the story, with some praising it as great while others find it nonsensical. Overall, the narrative seems to be a significant factor in the game's appeal, influencing players' enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“5 of 5: Great story, great gameplay.”
“4 of 5: Great story, average gameplay.”
“3 of 5: Average story, great gameplay.”
“The story makes no sense.”
“The story makes no sense.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its frequent crashes and lack of engaging mechanics, with some users suggesting that a more challenging, death-centric approach similar to Dark Souls could have enhanced the experience. Additionally, the game's monsters fail to evoke fear, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is frustrating; I crashed when I booted it up, and the monster isn't scary.”
“Having to die many times could have been an interesting part of the gameplay, similar to Dark Souls, but it just doesn't work here.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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?”
“Who does the music for this production?”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with multiple users describing them as terrible.
“The graphics are terrible.”
“The graphics are terrible.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be more prominent than its intended horror elements, often attributing this to the numerous glitches present. The comedic aspects seem to overshadow the game's serious themes, leading to a more lighthearted experience overall.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous glitches, which detract from its intended horror experience, leading some players to find it more humorous than frightening. Overall, stability issues are a significant concern for users.
“There are tons of glitches that really detract from the experience.”
“The game is filled with bugs that make it hard to take seriously.”
“The instability of the game makes it more amusing than scary.”
