PATHOGEN X

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 30 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • music
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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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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Smooth gunplay that feels satisfying and reminiscent of classic survival horror games.
  • Visually polished for an indie title, with well-designed levels and unique boss encounters.
  • Offers a fun and engaging experience, especially for fans of the genre, despite its short length.
  • The game is very short, with a playtime of around 2-3 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Voice acting and sound design are lacking, often feeling amateurish and detracting from immersion.
  • Gameplay can be unbalanced, with regular enemies being too easy to defeat while bosses present a disproportionate challenge.
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable and engaging, characterized by solid level design that mitigates its repetitive nature. However, the experience can be inconsistent, particularly with boss encounters, and the game is relatively short, clocking in at around 2.6 hours. Players have noted similarities to Resident Evil and Black Ops Zombies, adding to its appeal within the survival horror genre.

    • “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.”
    • “The level designs are so genius that they help the game's repetitive gameplay be overlooked.”
    • “The story gives me a Resident Evil vibe, and the gameplay resembles Black Ops Zombies.”
    • “Just from a gameplay perspective, this is a solid first-person survival horror game, but it only took me 2.6 hours to finish.”
  • story4 mentions

    The game's story is described as simple and almost nonexistent, which some players found acceptable given the focus on fun gameplay. While it evokes a Resident Evil vibe, the overall narrative does not significantly enhance the bullet-hell experience, leading to mixed feelings about its depth.

    • “The story gives me a Resident Evil vibe, and the gameplay resembles Black Ops Zombies.”
    • “The overall story of the game was something that many studios would have the desire to take on.”
    • “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.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is generally considered well-crafted and serviceable, though some reviewers find it generic and occasionally inappropriate for the game's tone. While it contributes positively to the overall level design, there are calls for more fitting compositions to enhance the experience further.

    • “Starting with the good - the music and overall level design is fairly well done.”
    • “The music was fine, generic action scene stuff, but serviceable.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    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 enhance the overall experience despite the game's simplicity.

    • “The visuals are surprisingly polished for an indie game, good luck with your next projects!”
    • “Good visuals, especially for an indie game.”
    • “Great visuals.”
    • “Don't get fooled by the visuals; this is a pretty simple game.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; some players appreciate its unique and immersive elements, such as fleshy tendrils and webs of veins, while others find it lacking in atmospheric depth, instead highlighting the prominence of heavy beats and synth.

    • “First, I really liked the atmosphere, the fleshy tendrils and webs of veins.”
    • “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
    • “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any emotional response.”
    • “The environment is bland and forgettable, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is perceived as quirky and lighthearted, with some players finding amusement in its low-polygon graphics and unexpected scenarios, such as stones in an elevator. However, individual tastes in humor vary, as some players acknowledge their own subjective sense of humor may not align with the game's comedic elements.

    • “I will admit I have a horrible sense of humor and I am very tired while I write this, and none of you have any idea the number of misspelled words I have erased while writing this.”
    • “The low polygonal stones in the elevator look funny.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game is praised as excellent, especially in comparison to many current AAA titles, indicating a well-polished performance.

    • “For starters, the optimization is excellent, unlike AAA titles these days.”
    • “The game runs smoothly on a variety of hardware, showcasing impressive optimization.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making it accessible for players with lower-end systems.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game has been reported to be buggy in certain areas, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game is buggy in some areas.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
    • “There are numerous glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
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