Pain of War

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Horror based action game themed in World War. Prepare to knows the dark side of it.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game offers multiple paths and achievements, showcasing effort in design.
Some players found it hilariously fun, especially when exploiting glitches and bugs.
It's a free game that provides a nostalgic feel reminiscent of old FPS titles.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, making it frustrating to play.
There is a lack of direction, story, and overall polish, leading to a confusing experience.
Many players reported poor graphics, audio issues, and unresponsive controls.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
44%
44%
The game's story is widely criticized for lacking direction, depth, and engagement, with many players noting the absence of a clear plot or introduction. Despite some potential in exploring the backstory, the execution is deemed poor, leading to confusion and disinterest among players. Overall, the storytelling is considered a significant weakness, detracting from the overall experience.
- “It also holds a lot of potential with the story and what happened prior to the zombie outbreak.”
- “Lousy combat, no real plot or direction.”
- “There is no intro, no story, no main point of what I have to do.”
- “This is due to the fact that the story (if any) just isn't interesting enough to propose any sort of interest.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay experience is marred by frequent crashes, leading to frustration and hindering speedrun attempts. While some players find humor in the quirky mechanics and unexpected elements, such as the inability to jump and bizarre asset placements, the lack of tutorials and clear controls detracts from overall enjoyment. Despite its short length, the game offers fun and interesting mechanics when functioning properly.
- “The game isn't too long, and the game mechanics allow perfectly for speedruns of this game if you can do it right.”
- “Short game but very fun, with interesting gameplay elements.”
- “I laughed out loud at your main character's inability to jump in general, the shortcuts discovered that allowed me to complete levels within seconds, the dancing stomping zombie Nazis, the tank allergic to being touched which would fling up into the sky, and the fact that there were out-of-place assets, such as a modern washing machine, hidden in one of the rooms, which simply contradicts the era depicted unless the Nazis were working on a time machine at the same time they were trying to create an undead army.”
- “I laughed out loud at your main character's inability to jump in general, the shortcuts discovered that allowed me to complete levels within seconds, the ability to bypass giant walls missing large chunks of gameplay, the dancing stomping zombie Nazis, the tank allergic to being touched which would fling up into the sky, and the fact that there were out-of-place assets, such as a modern washing machine, hidden in one of the rooms, which simply contradicts the era depicted unless the Nazis were working on a time machine at the same time they were trying to create an undead army.”
- “Adding a tutorial or explaining how to play or what the controls are will definitely change the gameplay experience, regardless of what game it is.”
- “From crash to crash... I spent more time watching the loading screen after every crash than actually playing the game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The graphics have been criticized for their outdated appearance, resembling early 2000s visuals, despite some gameplay elements being more aligned with late 2000s standards. Players have reported graphical glitches, such as misplaced zombie jaws and flickering textures, alongside overall poor asset quality. Additionally, the game struggles to maintain a smooth frame rate, further detracting from the visual experience.
- “Other than that, there are 2 graphical glitches I noticed: the top jaw of the first 2 zombies being out of place when they died and some flickering textures.”
- “Graphics-wise, it looks like something made in the early 2000s for some reason in the loading scenes, but when you play, they're actually late 2000s.”
- “Other than that, there are two graphical glitches I noticed: the top jaw of the first two zombies being out of place when they died and some flickering textures.”
- “Runs at 45 frames on a 1060, has awful graphics and assets, awful sound quality/design, awful level design, and an awful and confusing story.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, including graphical issues and poor level design. Many suggest that the use of outdated programming tools contributes to these problems, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Very buggy.”
- “A programmer’s tool will often dictate what type of product they will be able to make in the end, and with archaic programs like this, it becomes quickly obvious that they could spare themselves many hours of unnecessary heartache in troubleshooting if they accepted the limitations behind using these out-of-date free engines and moved on to more current and up-to-date ones.”
- “Other than that, there are 2 graphical glitches I noticed: the top jaw of the first 2 zombies being out of place when they died and some flickering textures.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as unintentionally amusing, with players finding the absurdity of the zombies' dance moves and the overall experience to be hilariously bad. Despite technical issues, the game provides moments of genuine laughter, making it entertaining in a quirky way.
- “Several bags, zombies are more funny than scary with these crazy dance moves.”
- “The only positive I got out of this was laughing hard as hell at it for a few minutes.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music is impactful and attention-grabbing, particularly at the start, but players find the loading scene tracks repetitive and overall feel that the music requires significant improvement.
- “The music during the loading scenes is a bit repetitive and needs some work.”
- “All in all, just all of the music needs work.”
- “Now, the music once you start the game hits you like a 5-ton truck, so headphone wearers beware.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users emphasize that stability and optimization are crucial elements in the overall experience of a game, highlighting their importance in ensuring smooth performance and reliability.
- “Stability and optimization are probably the most important factors when it comes to pretty much anything.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent crashes and lag.”
- “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”