Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition

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Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Digerati Distribution and was released on October 20, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,095 reviews

music96 positive mentions

story9 negative mentions

Fast-paced gameplay that combines FPS mechanics with roguelike elements, providing a thrilling experience.
Unique voxel graphics and a catchy soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
High replayability due to randomly generated levels, enemies, and items, keeping each run fresh and exciting.

Unbalanced difficulty, with some enemies and bosses being overly punishing, leading to frustration.
Lack of clear item descriptions and mechanics, making it difficult for players to understand the effects of power-ups.
The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, including poor optimization and occasional crashes.

music
197 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
40%
11%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its energetic and catchy nature, particularly highlighting the soundtrack's ability to enhance the fast-paced gameplay. However, some find it repetitive and overwhelming, with criticisms aimed at its reliance on dubstep and electronic genres, which may not appeal to everyone. Overall, while the soundtrack is often considered a standout feature, its repetitiveness and volume issues detract from the experience for some players.
- “The music is fantastic, the lighting on dark levels is cool, and is fun enough that any run you do can potentially turn into a game-winning one.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing, great art style, and engaging gameplay.”
- “The music is so good, it makes you pumped up and ready to kick some butt.”
- “The music is about ten times louder than the sound effects unless you fix it in the options, which I didn't even bother looking to see if I could because I alt+f4'ed right the hell out after 9 minutes of torture.”
- “The music is awful, but kind of gets you into the game I suppose.”
- “The music is annoying and needs different tracks with ambience.”
gameplay
181 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
9%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fast-paced, roguelike FPS mechanics reminiscent of classics like Doom and Quake, while others criticize it for being repetitive, poorly tuned, and lacking depth. Many reviewers noted issues with enemy AI, item balance, and overall polish, leading to a frustrating experience for some. Despite these criticisms, there are elements of fun and creativity in the gameplay, particularly with movement mechanics and item interactions, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “Great little rogue-like that makes up for what it lacks in graphical capability with intense gameplay and cool item combos.”
- “Being able to control your character is key, evading danger is the best way to stay alive and it makes for really exciting gameplay, especially with the variety of enemy types and attacks.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, and the music gets you hyped.”
- “The gameplay is not well tuned; gunplay doesn't feel great, and itemization is just a landfill of nonsense in not a good way.”
- “There are a lot of mechanics that are downright frustrating, and a lot of weapons that are complete garbage.”
- “The gameplay is boring and repetitive; the wiki is unfinished, thus leaving you puzzled when picking up items, and the balance is non-existent.”
graphics
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
56%
7%
The graphics of the game are primarily characterized by a voxel aesthetic, which some players find charming and unique, while others criticize it as overused and poorly executed. Many reviews highlight the simplistic and sometimes bland visuals, with issues like dim lighting making gameplay challenging. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the retro style and lighting effects, while others feel the graphics detract from the overall experience.
- “The voxel graphics and lighting are my favorite aspects of this game.”
- “The graphics are very adorable, giving even what are supposed to be hideous monsters a very huggable and blocky appearance.”
- “The pixel graphics and fantastic lighting give Paranautical Activity a fantastic original look, but what really makes this game shine is the endless twitch shooting fun.”
- “All of the different areas of the game make minor aesthetic changes every now and then, but they are still mostly gray boxes with the same few room layouts scrambled together.”
- “It's a shame, it has such a neat aesthetic and the designs and models are all fantastic, and wasted on this terrible game.”
- “The dim lighting and voxel-based graphics sometimes make it hard to pick out enemies from the background, and getting movement powerups makes it very easy to run into something dangerous in the often cramped rooms.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The game lacks a coherent story, with many players noting the absence of a narrative or context, leading to confusion about characters and plot. While some appreciate the gameplay's fast-paced action reminiscent of classic shooters, the overall consensus is that the game is barebones in terms of storytelling, offering little to engage players seeking a deeper narrative experience.
- “The game doesn't seem to have any story, or perhaps it's less of a spoken story and more of a 'your guess is as good as mine' story, but the feel of the game and the environment as you climb higher and higher is great.”
- “All in all, despite my love for a great story and this game lacking an obvious one, I don't typically expect one out of shooters or most games I buy to lose a few minutes here and there.”
- “It is unforgiving and should not be played by someone expecting deep story and lore.”
- “There is very little connection to all the concepts and cover art you see in the game. It looks like there's some kind of story with characters, but none of that is made clear to the player.”
- “It is confusing when it comes to the plot, but it lives up to how it's described. Hardly anyone knows the characters' names or what is going on.”
- “Not just that though, I mean there is no story to the game, which for the most part is barebones as it is.”
replayability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
40%
12%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its high replay value due to randomly generated levels and diverse play modes, leading to experiences that can feel fresh and engaging. However, some reviewers note that the content may be limited, resulting in a shorter overall experience compared to other roguelikes. Overall, while many find it enjoyable and capable of providing hours of fun, others feel it lacks depth for long-term replayability.
- “It's very replayable, and I often find myself coming back to run through a quick few floors.”
- “The randomly generated levels give tons of replay value, as does any roguelike that's worth its salt.”
- “Incredibly enjoyable game, infinite replayability due to the randomness.”
- “It's not nearly as replayable as other roguelikes, maybe 20 hours at most.”
- “Lacking content, replayability, and general enjoyability.”
- “However, currently there is not much room for replayability other than beating the game multiple times with different characters.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, such as freezing during key moments and persistent menu issues. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these flaws, many describe it as an unfinished and buggy experience that detracts from its potential. Overall, the stability issues are a major concern, especially given its early access status.
- “Buggy unfinished trash.”
- “Completely unplayable and freezes for a few seconds when you die, like it's loading the death screen... if I'd want a mindless shooter, I'd go pick Doom from '93.”
- “There are a lot of bugs in the game; I keep getting glitches every time I start a new run that brings up the menu and doesn't go away. I think they tried to force pause the game so you can't move while the level starts but screwed up.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
28%
45%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, long loading times, and poor graphics quality. Many players express frustration over lag and bugs, indicating that the game is not polished and lacks adequate optimization options, particularly for low-end systems. Overall, the consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements in optimization before it can be fully enjoyed.
- “Well optimized.”
- “It would definitely be nice to get some more optimization options for low-end gamers.”
- “Apart from that, the game plays great with the fast-paced shooting and the randomly generated levels make it just a bit more fun and give it a bit more replayability.”
- “Devs seem to have already gone; the game is stupidly unoptimized. How can a GT1030 + i5-2400 take that much time to load the first time the game?”
- “It is not polished, it has many bugs, and it has really poor optimization.”
- “Ugly, poorly optimized graphics, music causing ear bleeding, and overall confusing gameplay, especially in dark rooms.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its quirky visuals, such as the amusing blue-shirted character, and a playful approach to weapon names and power-ups that elicit laughter. While some players find the chaotic gameplay and lack of clear instructions frustrating, many appreciate the absurdity and creativity that contribute to a satisfying and entertaining experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, making the game enjoyable despite its challenges.
- “Hilariously, the game still advertises potential VR support in the menu.”
- “I don't remember anything about this since I played it for 36 minutes in 2017, but I have to recommend this game because of the funny blue-shirted man on the banner for the game. Just look at him; he looks like my dad (when he was younger).”
- “L is for laughing; this game is completely and stupidly satisfying and will make you laugh out loud while you spam with your weapons.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of Paranautical Activity is described as somewhat tedious and repetitive, particularly during extended play sessions, which can lead to boredom. While the game offers a fun experience in short bursts, players find the need to grind for achievements and items can become frustrating, especially due to the challenging enemy mechanics and limited health.
- “It requires patience, reflexes, and somewhat grinding for achievements - therefore the items.”
- “On top of that, all the enemies are pretty tedious to fight since there are a ton of suppression-type ones that just fire until you move out of sight, or home in and track to you, or just explode in your face... you don't get a lot of health either, so just taking a hit is never an option.”
- “Mostly tedious to deal with, since some range from simple 'fire a bolt, wait for a while, rinse and repeat' to 'is this Touhou?'.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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20%
The atmosphere of the game is described as a unique blend of dark and surreal elements, enhanced by a vibrant soundtrack and engaging voxel graphics, which contribute to an enjoyable experience despite the game's challenging nature. While some players appreciate the fast-paced, roguelike dungeon crawling, others find the character controls clunky, which detracts from the overall retro vibe. Overall, the atmosphere is a significant draw for those who enjoy its quirky aesthetic and intense gameplay.
- “Makes a hard game even harder but creates a strange and enjoyable atmosphere.”
- “If you can enjoy an FPS roguelike with blocky graphics, the atmosphere of this one alone is a reason to get it.”
- “It's a room-by-room, fast-paced FPS with kind of silly looking voxel graphics, but I think it hits the dark atmosphere just right for a run-and-gun first-person experience.”
- “Your character controls awful, and while normally the retro atmosphere would be enough to do it for me, this game feels... clunky, I guess?”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with moments that can lead to tears as they grasp the stakes involved. However, some technical issues, such as lag and erratic camera movements, can detract from the overall emotional experience.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Paranautical Activity has received criticism, with users expressing regret over their purchase, although there is acknowledgment that the developers have stopped falsely advertising Linux support.
- “At least they aren't falsely advertising Linux support anymore, but if I said I didn't regret buying Paranautical Activity, I'd be lying.”

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Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition is a role playing game.

Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition.

Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition was released on October 20, 2014.

Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition was developed by Digerati Distribution.

Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition is a single player game.

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