Past Cure

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Past Cure is a single player shooter game with horror, thriller and science fiction themes. It was developed by Phantom 8 Studio and was released on February 23, 2018. It received negative reviews from both critics and players.

"Exact revenge on those who experimented on you in tense sci-fi thriller Past Cure, using stealth, fists and telepathic skills to uncover the secrets behind your imprisonment."

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30%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features captivating graphics and intriguing cutscenes that initially draw players in.
Some players appreciate the atmosphere and the ambition behind the game's concept, noting that it tries to blend various genres.
The recent patch has improved certain aspects of the game, making it feel more polished and enjoyable for some players.

The game is plagued by numerous game-breaking bugs, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
Voice acting and storytelling are criticized for being flat and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
Gameplay mechanics, including shooting and stealth, are described as clunky and unresponsive, leading to a tedious and unenjoyable experience.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players finding it disjointed, clichéd, and poorly executed, often overshadowed by frustrating gameplay mechanics and pacing issues. While some appreciate the atmosphere and intriguing elements, the overall narrative is criticized for being nonsensical and lacking depth, compounded by subpar voice acting and dialogue. Despite recent patches improving certain aspects, the storytelling remains a significant point of contention among players.
- “I really like the atmosphere and the way they tell their story...”
- “Somewhat intriguing story. Enemies are kind of interesting to sneak past. That one cutscene with the 'gun camera' makes me laugh.”
- “Intriguing plot and gameplay, game duality, textural environments.”
- “The game spends way too long on the tutorial and the levels, leaving huge gaps of time between plot advancement.”
- “So awful yet so boring that one can neither get too mad nor fall asleep; Past Cure is simply a Frankenstein of poorly implemented, clichéd ideas and story beats.”
- “The story is barely there and nonsensical, the voice acting and writing are atrocious, and the gameplay just isn't enjoyable.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its inconsistent mechanics, particularly in stealth and cover-shooting, which feel poorly executed and disjointed. Many reviewers noted a lack of cohesion among the various gameplay styles, leading to a frustrating experience that fails to deliver on its ambitious ideas. While some found elements of intrigue in the plot and environments, the overall execution left much to be desired, with simplistic and tedious gameplay overshadowing any potential enjoyment.
- “Intriguing plot and gameplay, game duality, textural environments.”
- “The stealth mechanic is a bit wonky.”
- “Horrible cover-shooting mechanics. A horrible mix of ideas and genres that never gel together successfully nor stand out individually as very well done. The story is marred by bad dialogue and horribly voiced characters. Pacing is snail-slow yet the gameplay is painfully simplistic. Logic holes a-go-go.”
- “If anything, the game is too ambitious, with too many ideas, and it inevitably crumbles under the weight of numerous poorly implemented gameplay styles and a total lack of a cohesive identity.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with many praising their stunning and captivating quality, while others criticized them as sub-par and lacking variety. Despite some intriguing concepts, the visual experience was inconsistent, with a few users highlighting great visuals alongside complaints about the overall aesthetic.
- “The concept seemed interesting, the graphics looked stunning.”
- “There's a lot of intrigue, the graphics are captivating.”
- “[great visuals]”
- “Somewhat intriguing story. Enemies are kind of interesting to sneak past. That one cutscene with the 'gun camera' makes me laugh. Decently subpar aesthetic.”
- “Weak narrative, confusing plot, repeating sequences, environment not varied enough, terrible voice acting, sub-par graphics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being clunky and buggy, leading to a frustrating experience that falls short of expectations.
- “I've read scarier issues of The Beano than this clunky, buggy mess that tries to be like Deadly Premonition.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered so many glitches that it felt like I was playing a beta version instead of a finished product.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating both its immersive quality and the effective storytelling that enhances the overall experience.
- “I really like the atmosphere and the way they tell their story.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is undermined by long, tedious shooting and stealth sections that detract from the psychological horror elements. Additionally, the voice acting fails to convey the necessary emotional depth, and the narrative introduces numerous ideas that ultimately go unresolved, leaving players feeling disconnected.