Palladium
- July 31, 2023
- Must.iolo
- 15h median play time
Get on SteamA classical FPS based on movement filled with metroidvania elements and power ups to find by exploring the interconnected levels.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features satisfying weapons and fun, frenetic gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- The art style is unique and interesting, combining hand-drawn pixelated sprites with 3D elements.
- The level design is well-executed with interconnected levels that provide a sense of exploration and challenge.
- Enemy encounters can become repetitive, often relying on the same handful of enemy types and lengthy waves.
- Some levels feel empty and lack direction, making navigation confusing at times.
- The UI and certain gameplay mechanics, like weapon upgrades, need improvement for a better overall experience.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, focusing on running, shooting, and jumping, which can lead to a quick and engaging experience. While the game offers a decent length of around 15 hours across three chapters, some players find the upgrade system lacking in usefulness and the repetitive enemy waves diminish the overall fun. Overall, the gameplay can feel easy and formulaic, which may not appeal to everyone.
“Considering that the final version is expected to have a total of 3 chapters, we can expect a total of 15 hours of gameplay (at least for my playstyle), which, in my opinion, is more than enough for this genre.”
“As soon as I started playing, I was instantly caught by the gameplay and time passed very quickly while playing.”
“Once you get used to the aggressiveness of the gameplay, it becomes a little too easy.”
“The gameplay in its entirety is based on waves of enemies, usually the same wave spawning 3 times in a row, and then you move to another area—rinse and repeat.”
“The gameplay is simple but effective: run, shoot, and jump.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received for their unique art style, which blends elements of classic shooters like Doom and Quake. However, some users note that the visuals can feel somewhat barebones and have reported occasional graphical glitches, though these do not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, the aesthetic is appreciated for its interesting design.
“I personally like the visuals, but they may appear a bit barebones even if they work great with this unique art style.”
“The OST is cool and the graphic style is interesting.”
“The art style is kind of cool and it is a mix between an old style shooter (Doom, Hexen) and Quake/Unreal.”
“I personally like the visuals, but they may appear a bit bare-bones even if they work great with this unique art style.”
“Here and there, I encountered some graphical glitches, but nothing game-breaking.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users describing it as "banging" and "really good," complementing the overall experience. Additionally, the original soundtrack (OST) is noted for its coolness, enhancing the game's interesting graphic style.
“The OST is cool and the graphic style is interesting.”
“The music is really good.”
“The music was banging.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor graphical glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay, indicating a generally stable experience.
“I experienced frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The game often freezes during key moments, disrupting the flow of play.”
“There were numerous bugs that affected gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
