PESTICIDE

About

Pesticide is a raw reflex action FPS that puts heavy emphasis on speed, accuracy and total mayhem against nasty cockroach thugs and gangsters. Exterminate them all through the desolate and filthy city districts, collect trophies and save adult actress Pussy Katty from their clutches.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+11

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging art style, complemented by a fun SYNTHWAVE soundtrack.
Gameplay is frenetic and chaotic, reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami, providing a fun and addictive experience.
The levels are well-designed, and the game offers a humorous take on bug extermination, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a lighthearted theme.

The gameplay can feel clunky and repetitive, especially with the mechanics involving weapon juggling and a strict death timer.
Some players find the difficulty level to be frustratingly high, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The menu and information about game modes and progression are poorly designed, leading to confusion for new players.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a visually appealing aesthetic and engaging beat 'em up mechanics, but it suffers from clunky controls and a frustrating difficulty level that detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the mindless fun enjoyable, others feel overwhelmed by the pace and forced mechanics, suggesting that adjustments to difficulty could significantly enhance the game. Overall, it has potential but currently leaves players divided on its enjoyment.
- “Fun and interesting art style with beat 'em up gameplay, featuring guns here and there, reminding me a lot of Angerfoot.”
- “This is a decent little game with fun, mindless gameplay and a good paint job.”
- “There are some really good mechanics here, and with a patch to the difficulty or another difficulty mode altogether, this game could go from 2 reviews (at the time of writing) to many more.”
- “I like the aesthetic and theme, and I know it's free, but the gameplay is clunky and not fun.”
- “With this death timer mechanic, I couldn't appreciate the details or even the different weapons available to try out.”
- “A bit confusing, but that makes sense with the pace of the gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their interesting aesthetic and vibrant art style, complemented by a synthwave soundtrack. However, some users find the gameplay clunky, which detracts from the overall experience despite the appealing visuals.
- “A beat 'em up with interesting visuals and synthwave music.”
- “Fun and interesting art style with the beat 'em up style gameplay, featuring guns here and there, reminding me a lot of Angerfoot.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The music in the game is characterized by an engaging synthwave soundtrack that complements its fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled gameplay. Reviewers appreciate how the vibrant audio enhances the overall experience, motivating players to improve their skills while navigating visually striking levels.
- “A beat 'em up with interesting visuals and synthwave music.”
- “If you're looking for something silly, fast, and challenging like Hotline Miami with adrenaline-pumping music.”
- “I'm not usually an FPS player, so my accuracy is not that great, but the entire vibe of the game—music, satisfying animations, crazy vibrant level design, and the challenge to finish the level on time—will keep you going and make you want to improve with each play.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I expected a dynamic soundtrack, but the tunes are bland and forgettable.”
- “The background music doesn't match the game's intensity, which really takes away from the experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game "Pesticide," noting its fun and clever elements, along with enjoyable hidden gems that enhance the experience. The game is particularly appealing to those who enjoy a more freeform approach to gameplay.
- “If you have a sense of humor and don't like to be led where to go while playing games, give Pesticide a go.”
- “Overall, it's a fun game with great humor and a lot of nice hidden gems.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of lightheartedness and seriousness, creating an engaging and balanced experience for players.
- “I like the lighthearted yet serious atmosphere of the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat repetitive, particularly in the second act of the first level, where managing weapons and ammo can become tedious and lead to a loss of interest.
- “It gets a tad repetitive in the second act of the first level, and I found myself losing interest having to juggle around weapons just to keep my gun loaded with ammo, which was tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it became a chore rather than a fun experience.”