Perdition

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Perdition is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Contraband and was released on August 21, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Perdition is a single player, first-person shooter with visceral, fast-paced combat and environmental storytelling. A story of vengeance, vindication, and survival. A story of closure.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 131 reviews

story12 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Perdition offers smooth controls, engaging gunplay, and a stylish low-poly art style that enhances the overall experience.
The game is a short but polished FPS that effectively combines atmospheric storytelling with fun gameplay mechanics, making it a great choice for a quick playthrough.
As a free game, Perdition provides excellent value, showcasing impressive weapon variety and unique mechanics like throwing empty guns as explosives.

The game is very short, typically lasting around 20-30 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
Some players found the enemy AI lacking and the overall gameplay simplistic, with limited combat encounters and a straightforward progression.
There are notable technical issues, such as the absence of graphics settings and minor bugs, which detract from the overall polish of the game.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is often described as intriguing yet underdeveloped, with many players noting its brevity and ambiguity. While some appreciate the environmental storytelling and themes of vengeance, others feel that the narrative lacks depth and engagement, often overshadowed by gameplay. Overall, there is a consensus that the game has potential for a more fleshed-out story, which could enhance the experience significantly.
- “While the gameplay is easy, the game’s environmental storytelling and themes of vengeance and survival make it worth a play.”
- “Digipen’s projects often emphasize storytelling, and here, it’s clear that the students succeeded in creating a world that feels intriguing despite the game’s brevity.”
- “Play as 'James Beckett', presumably the last surviving member of his family as he sets off on a mission to avenge his loved ones and destroy the mothership that caused him so much grief.”
- “A very short FPS with no story, but it's fun to play.”
- “Although we barely get story inside the game, and especially lore is not there (it's only in the Steam store page), the game is pretty well done.”
- “The plot and setting are a vague nothing.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally straightforward and easy to grasp, focusing on following markers and engaging in combat with a variety of weapons, including unique mechanics like using enemy weapons. While many players appreciate the fluid controls and sound design, some feel the gameplay lacks depth and originality compared to other shooters, with a desire for more content and complexity in a potential full version. Overall, it offers a solid experience for a free game, but its brevity and simplicity leave players wanting more.
- “While the gameplay is easy, the game’s environmental storytelling and themes of vengeance and survival make it worth a play.”
- “The controls are so tight and the gameplay with the guns is fun and engaging.”
- “Every weapon has a primary fire as well as an alternative fire, adding a decent amount of variety to the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay feels fluid and the sound design is excellent, although I feel like it doesn’t do much to set itself apart from the other shooters out there.”
- “However, it is extremely short, under a half an hour to play through with taking your time, and it is severely lacking in gameplay.”
- “I think the gameplay is severely detracting from the aesthetics.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a clean low-poly art style that some players find stylish and aesthetically pleasing, effectively setting the game's tone. However, many reviewers note a lack of graphical options and detail, describing the visuals as simplistic and in need of more variety. Overall, while the graphics are appreciated for their modern lighting and minimalist design, they may not appeal to everyone and could benefit from additional customization options.
- “Graphically, the game looks nice too, with a clean low-poly art style.”
- “The graphics are stylish, and I like the added touch of reconfiguring the gun for its alternate fire.”
- “The fast action kind of reminded me of the old Doom games; while not super next-gen in terms of graphics, the design is beautiful and the lighting complements the graphics really well.”
- “This is a simple FPS from the DigiPen Institute of Technology, and this time I think it's probably worth giving them a pass... I don't like the low-poly graphics.”
- “The graphics are a bit of style gloss covering for being crudely simple.”
- “In desperate need of some graphics settings.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
33%
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users highlighting its catchy and atmospheric qualities. The soundtrack is described as beautiful and fitting, contributing significantly to the game's ambiance and intensity during gameplay. While some players noted a desire for more variety and content, the existing music is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's appeal.
- “Had amazing music and the storyline was good!”
- “The sound effects, music, and overall ambience are great and feel unique.”
- “I wish I knew who made the soundtrack because it was absolutely beautiful, and I wish there was more to the game.”
- “All you have in the options menu as far as I know is a setting to mute the music and a setting to invert Y for the mouse controls.”
- “Some of the little chimes and music also remind me of certain cues I've heard from the popular television series 'Stranger Things' (I can't believe I'm making that connection).”
- “+ unsettling electronic soundtrack”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its narrative focus, stylized visuals, and effective use of music and ambiance, creating a unique and engaging experience. However, some reviewers note that the overall impact is diminished by the game's short campaign and lack of challenge.
- “It’s a straightforward experience, but what it lacks in difficulty, it makes up for with atmosphere and narrative focus.”
- “Short, stylized, and atmospheric.”
- “I really liked the music, ambiance, peculiar atmosphere, and the art direction of the graphics.”
- “It's a straightforward experience, but what it lacks in difficulty, it makes up for with atmosphere and narrative focus.”
- “I really liked the music, ambiance, peculiar atmosphere, and the art direction of the graphics; however, from an FPS perspective, it does not stand as a great game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress, likening it to needing a second life to manage it effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact, with many expressing that the game's ending elicited tears, highlighting its ability to resonate deeply with them.
- “I cried at the ending.”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth controls, impressive weapon animations, and solid performance, though some users feel there is room for improvement. Despite its shortcomings, the overall polish and passion behind the project make it an enjoyable experience.
- “For a practice project, this is really polished - smooth controls, nice weapon animations and world design, great performance, and fun to play.”
- “The optimization could be better and I wish it was longer, but it's pretty hard to hate this game when there's clearly so much passion in it.”
- “The optimization could be better, and I wish it was longer, but it's pretty hard to hate this game when there's clearly so much passion in it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, as it is a short indie FPS that doesn't encourage multiple playthroughs. It serves well for casual players looking for a quick experience without a significant time commitment.
- “Simple FPS indie game, not very long with little to no replay value. Good for when you want to try something new but not invest much time into.”