Pestilence

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

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features a unique concept with interesting mechanics, particularly in the stealth genre.
The art style is captivating and adds a lot of personality to the game.
Gameplay allows for creativity and offers a variety of tools for stealth encounters.

The game suffers from poor presentation, including glitchy animations and subpar voice acting.
There are significant bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
Some gameplay mechanics feel underdeveloped or unnecessary, leading to frustration.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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33%
The gameplay is praised for its creativity and challenge, offering a variety of tools for stealth, though some players feel the choices are more obligatory than optional. While the mechanics are well-designed and reminiscent of games like Dishonored, performance issues on high-end hardware can detract from the experience. Overall, the developers appear to have put significant thought into the gameplay mechanics, enhancing the overall aesthetic and engagement.
- “Nice gameplay that allows for creativity and is challenging.”
- “It has a similar vibe to Dishonored with its mechanics and the interesting beginnings of a story.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “I love the aesthetic and I was kind of getting into the gameplay, but it ran remarkably poorly on a 3080/10400F.”
- “The lag wasn't horrible, just enough to be obnoxious but not enough to hinder gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The story is considered interesting and has a solid foundation, but many reviewers feel it lacks depth and development. While the art style and stealth elements are praised, the narrative is seen as underexplored, with some mechanics feeling underutilized. Overall, the game shows potential but is held back by its execution.
- “The base plot is interesting enough and the power ideas are good; however, I feel the story isn't as fleshed out as it should have been.”
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's graphics are praised for their artistic style and overall aesthetic, enhancing the experience through well-designed menus and storyboards. However, performance issues have been reported, particularly on high-end systems, suggesting that optimization may be a concern for players with powerful hardware.
- “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.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its innovative concept and immersive atmosphere, creating an engaging experience for players.
- “The game has a captivating atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
- “The immersive environment and attention to detail create a truly unique atmosphere.”
- “Every sound and visual element contributes to an incredibly rich atmosphere.”