PATHOGEN X

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PATHOGEN X is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by BraveCat'Studios and was released on July 21, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Pathogen X," play as BRCI special agent Aiden Clark, facing terrifying mutations in an underground lab to prevent a biological threat. Special Agent Maya Ackerman assists via satellite, helping you solve problems and survive the horror-filled, weapon-rich environment. Confront mutants, retrieve Pathogen X, and secure the lab before it's too late. * Atmospheric first-person survival horror game * Fight mutations and solve problems with Agent Ackerman's guidance * Utilize weapons in an underground lab teeming with danger

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Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features good controls and combat, providing a solid gameplay experience.
Visually polished for an indie title, with immersive environments and unique boss designs.
Despite its short length, the game is fun and offers a unique take on the survival horror genre.

The game is very short, with a playtime of around 2.6 hours, which may not justify the price for some players.
Voice acting is subpar, with some characters sounding too similar and lacking depth.
The music is often inappropriate for the game's atmosphere, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and engaging, characterized by clever level designs that mitigate its repetitive nature. However, the experience can be inconsistent due to variable boss encounters, and the game is relatively short, clocking in at around 2.6 hours. Players have noted similarities to classic titles like Resident Evil and Black Ops Zombies, adding to its appeal.
- “The gameplay is fun and inspiring, but the owls are hard to find.”
- “The level designs are so genius, which helps the game's repetitive gameplay to be neglected.”
- “Just from a gameplay perspective, this is a solid first-person survival horror game, but it only took me 2.6 hours to finish.”
- “The story gives me a Resident Evil vibe, and the gameplay resembles Black Ops Zombies.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as serviceable and generic, fitting typical action scenes but often deemed inappropriate for the game's context. While some reviewers acknowledge that the music is not bad, they feel it could be improved to enhance the overall experience, especially if the game had more content. Overall, the music is seen as a mixed aspect, with potential for better alignment with the game's themes.
- “Starting with the good - the music and overall level design is fairly well done.”
- “The music was fine, generic action scene stuff, but serviceable, and the voice acting was extremely amateur, but nothing to get upset about.”
- “Hypothetically, if it lasted even longer than that (say 10+ hours), and this extra content exceeded my expectations and introduced fun new enemy types, and hypothetically, if the music were more appropriate, I think this could be an 8/10 game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their surprising polish and quality, especially considering it is an indie title. Reviewers highlight the good visuals, noting that they may be more sophisticated than one might expect from a simple game. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “Great visuals”
- “Good visuals, especially for an indie game.”
- “Don't get fooled by the visuals; this is a pretty simple game.”
- “The visuals are surprisingly polished for an indie game, good luck with your next projects!”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as extremely simple and almost nonexistent, which some players found acceptable given the focus on fun gameplay. While it evokes a Resident Evil vibe and features bullet-hell mechanics reminiscent of Black Ops Zombies, many reviewers expressed a desire for a more developed narrative. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop rather than a central element of the experience.
- “The story gives me a Resident Evil vibe, and the gameplay resembles Black Ops Zombies.”
- “It is definitely a bullet-hell style of game, which is fine, but given the overall story, I was expecting more.”
- “The plot is extremely simple, almost nonexistent, but it was not a problem for me, because this game has been clearly designed with the unique goal of being fun to play.”
- “It is definitely a bullet-hell style of game (which is fine, but given the overall story I was expecting more).”
- “The overall story of the game was something that many studios would have the desire to take on.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; some players appreciate the unique and immersive visuals, such as fleshy tendrils and webs of veins, while others feel it is overshadowed by heavy beats and synth music, detracting from the overall ambiance.
- “I really liked the atmosphere, the fleshy tendrils and webs of veins.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as quirky and amusing, with specific mention of the low polygonal design of objects like stones in the elevator eliciting laughter. However, the reviewer also acknowledges a personal struggle with humor, suggesting that the comedic elements may not resonate with everyone.
- “S stones in the elevator low polygonal looks funny.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is praised as excellent, especially in comparison to many current AAA titles, indicating a well-optimized experience for players.
- “The optimization is excellent, unlike AAA titles these days.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, making the gameplay smooth and enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly on my system.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to be buggy in certain areas, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall experience.
- “The game is buggy in some areas.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
- “Stability issues make it frustrating to play.”