- May 31, 2024
- outlaw69
- 9h median play time
PANICORE
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"PANICORE" is a horror action game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes for up to 2 players in co-op. As urban explorers, you'll delve into ominous abandoned places, only to become trapped with unknown forces blocking your way out. Solve puzzles, navigate dangers, and overcome fear as you search for a means of escape on this immersive adventure, complete with stunning graphics, perfect music, and a healthy dose of humor - despite some bugs.
humor330 mentions Positive Neutral Negative99%1%The humor in the game is predominantly highlighted as a key feature, especially when played with friends, leading to countless hilarious moments and laughter. Many players find the combination of scary elements and funny interactions, particularly through voice chat and monster antics, to create a uniquely entertaining experience. However, some reviews note that the humor can overshadow the horror aspect, making it less scary and more of a comedic adventure.
“This is probably the funniest horror game I have ever played, like funny to the point where it's not even scary anymore.”
“I never been so scared and laughed so much in my life, when I first joined with my friend we got chased immediately on easy mode and couldn't stop laughing and crying, 100% recommended game it's worth it with friends too much fun and laughter I may get a heart attack.”
“The game is hilarious when played with friends, even when the AI is dumb it makes for funnier moments.”
“Not funny, just bad.”
“Not funny, just bad.”
gameplay308 mentions Positive Neutral Negative29%56%15%The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it both frustrating and comical, often detracting from the horror experience. While some enjoy the simple yet rewarding mechanics and the fun of playing with friends, others criticize the repetitive nature, poor AI, and lack of depth in gameplay. Overall, the game offers a blend of exploration and puzzle-solving, but many feel it needs significant improvements to enhance the overall experience.
“The mechanics are simple yet rewarding, and the charming art style paired with a great soundtrack creates a fun atmosphere.”
“The gameplay is intuitive once you get the hang of it, and if things feel too tough, you can adjust the difficulty so there's no stress!”
“But what really makes this game shine is its addictive gameplay, especially when played with friends.”
“Overall gameplay felt too boring and repetitive enough it left me not wanting to play more after the third map.”
“Instead of offering a sense of challenge or accomplishment, it punishes players with artificial difficulty spikes and poorly designed enemies that feel more like obstacles in a bad tech demo than actual gameplay elements.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay and the overall poor quality means that once you’ve suffered through it, there’s no incentive to do it again.”
graphics156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative49%42%9%The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the impressive visuals and atmospheric art style that enhance the horror experience. However, some players criticize certain monster designs as outdated and lacking detail, while others find the overall graphics inconsistent, with some textures appearing subpar. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a standout feature, particularly for an indie title, but there are calls for improvements in certain areas.
“The first thing you'll notice is the great graphics—they set the perfect eerie atmosphere, drawing you into the dark and twisted world.”
“The art style combines dark, moody environments with intricate details that enhance the sense of dread.”
“An actually good game with good mechanics, and pretty incredible graphics for an indie game.”
“The graphics are severely outdated, with textures that look like they belong to a game released over a decade ago.”
“The monsters also look pretty outdated, like 2012 graphic horrors, which is not really impressive. Overall experience is a 3 out of 10; just buy Lethal Company, it's better than this but also very similar with a lot more to give and with mods.”
“The art style is bland and unimaginative.”
music144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative38%60%2%The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the energetic and engaging lobby soundtrack, which they describe as "bangers" and a highlight of the experience. However, some critics feel that the overall soundtrack is forgettable and lacks originality, often resembling stock music. Despite these criticisms, the fun of using music to distract monsters and create memorable moments with friends is a recurring theme in the reviews.
“This has a bomb soundtrack.”
“The mechanics are simple yet rewarding, and the charming art style paired with a great soundtrack creates a fun atmosphere.”
“Lobby music hits different (should be added on Spotify).”
“The soundtrack is forgettable, often feeling like it’s been lifted from a stock music library rather than composed specifically for the game.”
“Can not recommend the game, I think they put more time and effort into the music in the lobby rather than the game itself.”
“Spawning into the lobby, you have to immediately turn off the music because it completely overpowers any audio being picked up by players and their mics.”
stability136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative3%97%The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of severe bugs, including audio issues, mic malfunctions, and game-breaking crashes. Players have noted that the AI and map navigation are also problematic, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some users acknowledge the game's potential and appreciate recent updates, the overall consensus is that it remains unpolished and riddled with glitches, making it difficult to recommend in its current state.
“The game runs great.”
“Not buggy, cool music, and the best pool game I've ever played.”
“The audio settings being buggy were pretty much game-breaking for my group of friends.”
“Bugs are rampant, ranging from minor glitches like clipping through walls to major issues like game-breaking crashes that force you to restart entire levels.”
“This game is one of the most awful buggy games I have ever played.”
story108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative13%70%17%The story in Panicore is a mixed bag, with some players praising its psychological depth and emotional themes, while others criticize it for being incoherent and lacking clear narrative structure. Many reviews highlight the absence of a cohesive storyline, with some maps offering minimal backstory through collectibles, but overall, the game feels underdeveloped in terms of plot and character development. While the immersive gameplay and horror elements are appreciated, the need for a more polished and engaging narrative is a common call among players.
“Panicore is a gripping indie game that expertly blends psychological horror with immersive storytelling, creating a captivating experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
“It tackles complex themes related to mental health and emotional struggle, and your choices significantly influence the story's progression.”
“The story unfolds through a series of clues and encounters that kept me engaged and on edge throughout.”
“The story is an incoherent mess, cobbled together with little regard for pacing, structure, or logic.”
“There's 0 story and no obvious instructions on how to play, other than the guy over the radio telling you your objective is to escape with 2 options on how to do it.”
“Love playing the game, oh it's good for laughs, but I have some questions about the story. We have a map of the USA, but then the map we pick makes no sense from a lore perspective. Who are we? What are we looking to accomplish besides escape? Where is our end destination? When does this take place? Why are we (the players) the only ones alive? How did the world end up the way that it is? There are zombies we never see in the actual play of the game, why not?”
atmosphere60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative53%42%5%The game's atmosphere is a standout feature, characterized by chilling environments, effective sound design, and meticulous visuals that enhance the sense of tension and immersion. While some players appreciate the eerie settings and engaging gameplay, others criticize the reliance on corny jump scares that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its ability to evoke fear and excitement, especially when played with friends, despite some inconsistencies in execution.
“Set in eerie, atmospheric environments, the game excels at creating a tense and immersive world full of unexpected scares.”
“Ztek has managed to craft a surprisingly fun and engaging experience with a brilliantly unnerving atmosphere.”
“The visual and auditory design work in perfect harmony to create an atmosphere thick with tension.”
“Cheap attempts at jump scares that feel corny and kill any atmosphere this game attempts to create.”
“It doesn’t add anything to the atmosphere and, in many cases, detracts from it by being repetitive or ill-suited to the on-screen action.”
“Game is shit... scary atmosphere but jumpscares from like 2006 maybe.. overhyped and not worth $5, not even worth $2.”
replayability38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative32%47%21%Replayability in Panicore is a mixed bag; while some players find it entertaining with potential for different endings and mod support, many criticize it for having limited or nonexistent replay value. The game's unique experiences and gameplay loop are appreciated, but inconsistencies in level design and a lack of polish detract from its overall replayability. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements to enhance its replayability.
“This game is extremely fun and replayable.”
“This adds significant replay value and maintains the game's suspense.”
“The gameplay loop is entertaining and replayable for different endings to play on different difficulties.”
“While Panicore offers a thrilling experience, its replayability is somewhat limited.”
“This game is nothing like either of those, and I see it having little to no replay value.”
“Panicore offers nothing in the way of replayability.”
grinding38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative16%84%Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, often requiring excessive time to locate items that blend into the environment. The repetitive nature of searching for objectives, coupled with randomly generated elements, detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the gameplay feel unnecessarily prolonged and unfulfilling. While some appreciate the challenge, many feel that the grinding detracts from the game's potential fun.
“Higher difficulties do fix the fact that you can loop the entity infinitely, but trade that off for some incredibly tedious gameplay if the entity wants to be a jerk.”
“Gathering items for the exits is tedious and does not feel that rewarding.”
“It became deeply too tedious when there was a door that needed to be unlocked by a randomly generated code using 3 resources (also randomly generated) and there may not even be a reason to unlock the door.”
emotional24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative100%The game is praised for its haunting atmosphere and emotional depth, effectively exploring complex themes of mental health and personal struggle, with player choices significantly impacting the narrative. While some moments may feel slow, they are crucial for building emotional weight, and well-developed characters enhance the overall experience. However, a few reviews criticize the plot for lacking stakes, contrasting with the strong emotional reactions elicited from players.
“Set in a hauntingly atmospheric environment, the game throws you into a world filled with tension, puzzles, and emotional depth.”
“It tackles complex themes related to mental health and emotional struggle, and your choices significantly influence the story's progression.”
“The characters are well-developed, their plights and fears adding layers of emotional depth to the chilling proceedings.”
optimization22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative27%36%36%The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users noting glaring issues that hinder performance and lead to random crashes. While it can run smoothly on mid-range PCs, the game struggles with overheating and requires substantial improvements to be considered ready for release. Overall, players feel that the game launched in a poor state and needs urgent optimization fixes despite its potential.
“The game runs smoothly without needing a high-end PC, though you'll want at least 8GB of RAM to ensure everything runs without a hitch.”
“Crazy graphics and great performance.”
“Performance: 10/10 no issues.”
“The lack of optimization is glaring, and it’s a wonder how this game was allowed to launch in such a poor state.”
“It definitely needs some changes and fixes though but that's normal as it just came out; it also needs -please, for the love of god- a much better optimization because such a game making my PC hit 70°C on lowest settings should not be a thing!!!!”
“If you're looking for a fun hour or so then go for it, but personally I would say this game was not ready to be released because of the boring gameplay loop and lack of optimization.”
monetization12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative100%The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the limited content and the requirement to unlock additional maps and monsters through in-game currency. Reviewers express disappointment in the game's lack of substance and gameplay, recommending potential buyers to seek alternatives.
“Other maps are locked behind levels and money, making this more like a cash grab ticking down for a Steam refund.”
“The game is just a low-quality cash grab that does not have any actual substance or gameplay. I would very much recommend not buying this game.”
“Buy other games; this just looks and plays like a cash grab.”
character development2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative50%50%The reviews indicate a significant lack of character development and storytelling in the game, contributing to an overall sense of blandness and disengagement for players.
“There’s also no story or character development, which adds to the game’s blandness.”
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