Pestilence

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Pestilence is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Green Trouble Games and was released on December 1, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Pestilence is a first-person stealth game in which you play as the Lord of the Pestilence, a betrayed God who seeks revenge against his brothers. To accomplish this, you will need to kill your brothers' Judges, the ruling caste of the city of Trumana. You will traverse the town's shadows as a malevolent force, using your uncanny ability to possess and sow chaos between its people. FEATURESFind y…

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and interesting concept with a captivating art style and engaging atmosphere.
Gameplay allows for creativity and strategic use of powers, making it enjoyable and challenging.
Despite its flaws, the game is a fun short experience that can serve as a distraction and has potential for expansion.

The game suffers from poor optimization and janky mechanics, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Some powers feel useless or underdeveloped, and the AI can be inconsistent, leading to immersion-breaking moments.
Presentation issues, including subpar voice acting and glitchy animations, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
37%
36%
The gameplay features a variety of powers that encourage creativity and challenge, reminiscent of titles like Dishonored, but suffers from poor optimization and janky mechanics that can detract from the experience. While the aesthetic and thoughtful design of the mechanics are praised, some players find the gameplay choices feel more obligatory than optional, and performance issues can be frustrating even on high-end systems. Overall, the game shows potential but is hindered by technical shortcomings.
- “For the gameplay, you are granted four powers to aid you in your quest for revenge against your brethren who imprisoned you.”
- “Nice gameplay that allows for creativity and is challenging.”
- “It's clear to me that the developers have really thought through their game mechanics, which is certainly more than I can see for a whole host of other games.”
- “Some genuinely neat art direction and potentially interesting world-building unfortunately does not make up for the poor optimization and janky game mechanics in my opinion.”
- “I love the aesthetic and I was kind of getting into the gameplay, but it ran remarkably poorly on a 3080/10400f.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I believe that it offers a wide variety of tools to encounter stealth, though I did feel like it wasn't much of a choice rather than an obligation.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
24%
13%
The game's story features a unique and intriguing plot centered around themes of revenge, complemented by an impressive art style and music. However, reviewers note that while the base narrative is interesting, it lacks depth and is not fully fleshed out, with some gameplay elements feeling underutilized. Overall, the story has potential but is hindered by execution flaws.
- “The theme and plot are quite cool and unique, the art style is awesome, and the music is pretty damn good too.”
- “Though short, the stealth elements were interesting, the base plot intriguing, and the art style fun.”
- “It has a similar vibe to Dishonored with its mechanics and the interesting beginnings of a story.”
- “I feel that this has the roots of a great game, but the lag, useless powers, and reduced plot hold it back.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique and appealing art style, reminiscent of titles like Darkest Dungeon, which enhances the overall aesthetic experience. However, performance issues have been reported, particularly on high-end systems, suggesting that while the visuals are striking, they may not run smoothly for all players.
- “The theme and plot are quite cool and unique, the art style is awesome, and the music is pretty damn good too.”
- “I love the art of the game, from the menus, storyboards, and overall aesthetic.”
- “Though short, the stealth elements were interesting, the base plot intriguing, and the art style fun.”
- “Pestilence is a take on Dishonored if it focused purely on stealth and was set in medieval times, with an art style similar to Darkest Dungeons.”
- “I love the aesthetic, and I was kind of getting into the gameplay, but it ran remarkably poorly on a 3080/10400F.”
- “However, I have a decently beefy PC that can play Red Dead 2 on max graphics with no problem, so people with computers that don't have as good processing may have issues.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, complementing its unique theme and plot while enhancing the overall experience alongside the impressive art style.
- “The theme and plot are quite cool and unique, the art style is awesome, and the music is pretty damn good too.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's art direction and world-building are praised, but they are overshadowed by significant optimization issues and clunky mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Some genuinely neat art direction and potentially interesting world-building unfortunately does not make up for the poor optimization and janky game mechanics in my opinion.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its unique concept and immersive atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “Cool idea for a game with great atmosphere.”