PEP

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PEP is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Tybug Studios and was released on December 13, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

P.E.P Is an online 8 Player PvEvP game set in a zombie filled coastal United States City.

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Audience ScoreBased on 172 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game is fun to play solo or with friends, offering a good mix of gameplay modes.
It has a lot of potential and is enjoyable, especially for fans of zombie games.
The graphics and gunplay are surprisingly good for a free-to-play title.

The player base is very small, making it difficult to find others to play with online.
The game suffers from bugs and optimization issues, leading to a frustrating experience.
Weapon balancing and AI behavior can be problematic, detracting from the overall gameplay.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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65%
15%
The graphics of the game are described as stylized and reminiscent of mobile games, making it easy to identify characters, but they lack depth and options for customization. While some players find the graphics appealing and suitable for a party game, others note issues with settings resetting and limited performance on lower-end systems. Overall, the graphics are considered decent, but improvements in options and quality could enhance the experience.
- “The stylized graphics, while looking straight off a mobile game, make it easy to spot both the AI zombies and humans, as well as other players.”
- “Otherwise, this game is very nice, has good graphics and nice controls; again, a lot of potential.”
- “Good name, fun, great party game, surprisingly good graphics, but there are a couple of bugs.”
- “The stylized graphics, while looking straight off a mobile game, makes it easy to spot both the AI zombies and humans, but other players.”
- “The lack of options to change your graphical settings can lead to issues for lower-end systems, but if you play more demanding games with little issue you should be fine.”
- “No graphics options to try adjusting the stretched screen.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is described as fun and funky, but it suffers from significant issues such as lag, glitches, and non-functional mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience, especially due to a lack of players. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the technical problems detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Fun gameplay, but a little laggy at times.”
- “Real funky gameplay.”
- “The glitchy buy menu doesn't open, so you're in a room with no one because no one plays this game to join or create any room. You're always by yourself, and half the mechanics don't even work.”
- “The graphics are subpar, and the gameplay is just as disappointing.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
Overall, optimization issues are a common concern among players, with many reporting performance struggles that vary based on individual PC specifications. While some users find the game playable, others highlight the need for better customization options and patches to address these performance problems. The potential for improvement is noted, suggesting that with further optimization and UI updates, the game could appeal to a broader audience.
- “Pep is a game that, even though I haven't played a lot of, I can see its value as a game that, with a little optimization and UI updates, can be a game that millions can enjoy.”
- “I feel like it needs some more optimization and the ability to customize settings beyond just low to ultra.”
- “Poorly optimized, the COD Zombies mode has friendly fire and no revives. The perks all suck and ruin your vision, there are invisible dogs that only the host can see, the guns are terrible, and you can only hold 1 pistol and 1 primary instead of whatever you want.”
- “Need to be able to customize settings beyond just low to ultra, and I feel like it needs some more optimization.”
- “Waiting to see a patch for the possible performance issues, and then I will gladly give it another go.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the game's story, with multiple users expressing that there is no meaningful narrative present. Overall, the lack of a compelling story has contributed to a negative perception of the game.
- “☑ no story”
- “☑ no story”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and unresponsive mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience. Many describe the building models as particularly problematic, contributing to an overall sense of low quality and confusion.
- “Everything else is a buggy, janky, unresponsive, low-quality copycat.”
- “Very buggy building models.”
- “Buggy, boring, and confusing.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model is generally viewed positively, as it offers optional skins that support the creators without being a "pay to play" scheme. However, some users express concerns about potential cash grab tactics related to weapon skins, indicating a mixed perception within the small player base.
- “Very obviously someone hoping to rip a few people off with a cash grab for weapon skins.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting that it remains enjoyable and engaging with multiple playthroughs.
- “This is a great game that has a lot of replayability and is just fun overall.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is well-suited to its genre, enhancing the overall experience and atmosphere.
- “Even the music fits the genre.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely centered around its drug-related content, which some players find amusing, but overall, the comedic elements are limited and overshadowed by the game's shortcomings, such as poor graphics and gameplay mechanics.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to keep up with the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”